Heritage and household watches & accessories names that Bangalore grew up with — region-rooted brands worth knowing alongside the top 10 stores above.
Titan
Since 1984 · Bangalore
Precision watches and contemporary jewelry
Founded as a joint venture between Tata Group and Tamil Nadu government, Titan established its headquarters and manufacturing base in Electronics City, Bangalore in 1984. The brand revolutionized India's watch industry and Bangalore remains its nerve center for design, innovation, and corporate operations. Titan's presence across Bangalore's commercial districts has made it synonymous with quality timepieces for Karnataka families.
Fastrack
Since 1998 · Bangalore
Youth-oriented watches, sunglasses, and bags
Launched by Titan Company from its Bangalore headquarters in 1998, Fastrack was created to cater to urban youth with affordable fashion accessories. The brand's design and marketing teams operate out of Bangalore, making it a homegrown success story. Fastrack stores are a fixture in Bangalore's malls and shopping streets.
Sonata
Since 1997 · Bangalore
Affordable everyday watches
Also a Titan Company brand launched from Bangalore, Sonata was created to offer value-for-money watches to the Indian middle class. The brand has deep penetration across Karnataka's towns and cities beyond Bangalore. Sonata remains headquartered and conceptualized in Bangalore since its inception.
Tanishq
Since 1994 · Bangalore
Gold watches and premium jewelry timepieces
While primarily a jewelry brand under Titan Company, Tanishq's Bangalore headquarters has made it integral to the city's retail landscape since 1994. The brand's watches division complements its jewelry offerings, designed and marketed from Bangalore. Multiple flagship stores across Bangalore neighborhoods serve generations of Karnataka families.
HMT Watches
Since 1961 · Bangalore
Mechanical watches and precision timepieces
Hindustan Machine Tools established its watch manufacturing division in Bangalore in 1961, becoming Karnataka's pride in precision engineering. The iconic HMT Bhavan on MG Road and the factory in Jalahalli made Bangalore the watch-making capital of India for decades. Though production ceased, HMT remains a nostalgic heritage brand for Bangalore residents.
Timex
Since 1854 · USA (strong Bangalore presence since 1990s)
Durable sports and casual watches
The American watch brand established a significant manufacturing and assembly presence in Bangalore and Baddi, with strong retail footprint across Karnataka since the 1990s. Timex stores on Brigade Road and Commercial Street have served Bangalore customers for over three decades. The brand's India operations have deep Bangalore connections.
Maxima
Since 2001 · Bangalore
Mid-range fashion watches
Another brand from the Titan stable headquartered in Bangalore, Maxima was launched to bridge the gap between premium and budget watches. The brand's retail strategy and product development happen from Bangalore, with strong presence in Karnataka's tier-2 cities. Maxima stores are found across Bangalore's commercial areas.
Kirtilals
Since 1940 · Kolkata (long-established Bangalore presence)
Luxury watches and diamond jewelry
This heritage jewelry house from Kolkata established a prominent presence in Bangalore decades ago, becoming a trusted name for watch purchases alongside jewelry. Their Residency Road and Jayanagar showrooms have served Bangalore families for generations. Kirtilals is recognized across Karnataka for certified timepieces and luxury watches.
Rado
Since 1917 · Switzerland (strong Bangalore retail presence)
High-tech ceramic watches
The Swiss luxury watch brand has had a strong institutional presence in Bangalore through exclusive boutiques and authorized dealers since the 1990s. Bangalore's IT boom created a significant customer base for Rado's ceramic watches. The brand's flagship store in UB City caters to the city's affluent professionals.
Casio
Since 1946 · Japan (extensive Bangalore presence since 1990s)
Digital watches and G-Shock series
The Japanese electronics giant has maintained a robust retail and service network across Bangalore for over three decades, particularly strong on Commercial Street and Brigade Road. Casio's G-Shock and digital watches became cult favorites among Bangalore's student and professional communities. The brand operates exclusive stores and widespread dealer networks throughout Karnataka.