Luxury watches: If you have the inclination, they have the status quotient

While a Rolex or a JLC instantly gratifies the vanity of the wearer with its signature designs and trademark engineering, it also enhances the stature of the person gifting it

Some five years ago, 34-year-old Shiv Kapoor started reading about mechanics and movements of high-end watches, and was intrigued by the craft of making timepieces that run with great precision. He bought a Rolex, which set him back by a good Rs 10.5 lakh. Says Kapoor: “That experience helped me make spot decisions, push boundaries and take risks in life. Those who get into analysis paralysis end up leading average lives. Sporting this watch reminds me that I am better than average.”

Welcome to the world of luxury watches. "People ask me what the difference between an ordinary watch and