Heritage and household watches & accessories names that Chennai grew up with — region-rooted brands worth knowing alongside the top 10 stores above.
Thangamayil Jewellery
Since 1937 · Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Gold and silver jewellery, traditional accessories
Founded in Trichy and expanded across Tamil Nadu with a strong presence in Chennai, this homegrown brand is renowned for traditional gold jewellery and has diversified into silver accessories and gifting. Tamil families have trusted Thangamayil for generations, making it a household name for auspicious purchases. The brand's Chennai showrooms are destination stores for wedding shopping and festive occasions.
NAC Jewellers
Since 1989 · Chennai
Gold jewellery and designer accessories
A Chennai-born jewellery house that has become synonymous with trust and quality in Tamil Nadu, NAC has served generations of families from its iconic stores across the city. Known for both traditional and contemporary designs, the brand has expanded its accessories line to include silver articles and fashion jewellery. Their T. Nagar flagship remains a landmark destination for Chennai shoppers.
GRT Jewellers
Since 1964 · Chennai
Jewellery, watches, and silver accessories
Founded in Chennai, GRT has grown from a single shop to become one of Tamil Nadu's most recognized jewellery brands with multiple showrooms across the city. The brand is deeply embedded in Chennai's retail culture, with families across generations shopping for wedding jewellery and accessories. Their extensive collections include watches, silver items, and fashion accessories alongside traditional gold.
Prince Jewellery
Since 1949 · Chennai
Traditional temple jewellery and silver accessories
A heritage jewellery brand founded in Chennai that has served Tamil families for over seven decades, Prince is particularly known for its traditional temple jewellery and accessories. The brand maintains a strong presence in Chennai's retail landscape with showrooms that reflect Tamil cultural aesthetics. Their offerings extend to silver articles, fashion accessories, and traditional ornaments.
Titan
Since 1984 · Bangalore
Watches and lifestyle accessories
While a pan-India brand, Titan established its first major southern retail footprint in Chennai and Tamil Nadu during the 1980s, becoming the go-to watch brand for middle-class Tamil families. The brand's Usman Road and T. Nagar stores have been Chennai landmarks for decades, introducing generations to Swiss-quality watches at accessible prices. Tamil consumers have made Titan synonymous with gifting and milestone celebrations.
Kalyan Jewellers
Since 1993 · Thrissur, Kerala
Jewellery, watches, and precious accessories
Though founded in Kerala, Kalyan has established a commanding presence in Chennai and Tamil Nadu with multiple showrooms that cater to the Tamil aesthetic in jewellery and accessories. The brand's Chennai stores have become trusted destinations for wedding shopping and investment jewellery. Their watch and accessories sections offer curated collections that appeal to Tamil Nadu's discerning consumers.
Joyalukkas
Since 1987 · Thrissur, Kerala
Jewellery, watches, and lifestyle accessories
A prominent jewellery retailer with a significant presence in Chennai for over two decades, Joyalukkas has become a household name among Tamil Nadu's jewellery shoppers. The brand's large-format stores in Chennai offer an extensive range of watches, silver articles, and lifestyle accessories alongside traditional jewellery. Their Pondy Bazaar and other Chennai outlets are frequented by generations of Tamil families.
Fastrack
Since 1998 · Bangalore
Youth watches, bags, and fashion accessories
The youth-focused brand from the Titan stable has a strong retail presence across Chennai with exclusive stores in key shopping districts like Express Avenue and Phoenix MarketCity. Tamil Nadu's young consumers have embraced Fastrack as their preferred brand for affordable, trendy watches and accessories. The brand's Chennai stores reflect the city's evolving fashion sensibilities and youth culture.
Tanishq
Since 1994 · Bangalore
Fine jewellery and premium watches
The Titan-owned jewellery brand has maintained a prestigious presence in Chennai since the 1990s, with flagship stores that have become landmarks in premium shopping areas. Tamil Nadu consumers trust Tanishq for certified gold jewellery and have increasingly adopted the brand's watch and accessories collections. The brand's Chennai outlets have successfully blended contemporary design with traditional Tamil preferences.
Sonata
Since 1997 · Bangalore
Affordable everyday watches
The affordable watch brand under Titan has been widely available across Chennai's retail landscape for decades, making quality timepieces accessible to every Tamil household. Neighbourhood watch shops and department stores across Chennai have stocked Sonata as a trusted entry-level watch brand. The brand represents the aspirational purchases of Chennai's working class and student communities.