Time for luxury: What to consider when you set out to buy your dream watch

Timepieces costing lakhs of rupees must highlight the owner's taste and personality

"A gentleman’s choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his Saville Row suit," said Ian Fleming, the British writer of the James Bond novels. A Rolex, Omega or Patek Philippe watch on a wrist marks luxury, success and taste.

Pop singer Ed Sheeran wears a Hublot Big Bang; actor-singer Selena Gomez has a Rolex Day-Date; and actor Brad Pitt is an ambassador for TAG Heuer Monaco.

“It’s the story behind the watch, the movement and complication in the watch and the history behind the model and the manufacturer which drives me towards my watch purchase,” said Vishesh