Delhi made way for the first Watch World Awards, a ceremony that aims to recognize world watch manufacturers and brand from all over the globe. The event was participated by top CEO’s of known watch brands and watch enthusiasts from all walks of life.
The awards given were under 6 marketing categories and 11 product categories. The announcement of the coveted “Watch of the Year Award” is what the audience and watch makers are all been waiting for the night. The award went to one of the watches displayed during the fair, a luxurious Crore watch.
The Watch World awards was participated by over 100 participants from popular brands. The list was then cut down to 45 and winners were judged by a panel headed by Antoine Simonin, a veteran and master watchmaker of over 5 decades. Other members of the jury were Rohit Bal, Chhaya Momaya, Padmabhushan Michael Ferreira, Sharda Agarwal, and Shripad Nadkarni.
The event was graced by a number of celebrities, socialites and avid watch enthusiasts. The Watch World Awards opened a new door for international brands to consider strengthening the market in India despite of a few obstacles that they may meet along the way including high rentals, high tax duties and the discriminating taste of its market.
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