ARZAN KHAMBATTA X Bangalore Watch Company
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THE INS VIKRANT R-11 COLLECTION
ABOUT THE DROP
The INS Vikrant R-11 is more than a ship, it's a symbol of national pride, a reminder of India's indomitable spirit during the Indo-Pak war of 1971. This maritime marvel, India's first aircraft carrier, has been engraved in our nation's heart, etching stories of bravery and patriotism.
Its disassembly was not an end but a transformation. The former crew, bound by their deep emotional connection to the ship, quickly procured its remaining scrap. Thanks to their dedication, and with the resourcefulness of the acclaimed artist Arzan Khambatta, the Bangalore Watch Company, and HEFTY.art, this rare material finds new life in our exclusive INS Vikrant R-11 Collection.
This extraordinary collection presents five bespoke phygital sculptures of the INS Vikrant R-11, meticulously crafted by Khambatta. The vivid details and intricate design of each sculpture embody the ship's majesty and historical significance. Alongside these sculptures, the collection boasts a distinctive series of 70 limited-edition watches. Each timepiece features a piece of the celebrated warship's anchor chain on the dial, making these watches not just instruments of time, but carriers of history.
Welcome to the INS Vikrant R-11 Collection - a tribute to our national heritage, a fusion of history and artistry, and a testament to the timeless resilience of the Indian spirit.
ORDER THE MACH 1 ADMIRAL
Discover the Mach 1 Admiral, where history meets horology. Crafted with remnants from the revered INS Vikrant R-11, each timepiece is a testament to India's maritime legacy. Limited in edition, vast in significance. Reserve your piece of the past now - order the Mach 1 Admiral today.
CLAIM YOUR NFT
Enhance your Mach 1 Admiral ownership experience. Every watch purchase entitles you to claim its corresponding NFT – your digital certificate of authenticity. Solidify your watch's provenance on the blockchain. Claim your NFT now and celebrate timeless authenticity.
PHYGITAL SCULPTURES
Experience Arzan Khambatta's masterful creations—phygital sculptures crafted from the limited-edition scrap of INS Vikrant R-11. Purchase the NFT, and commission these bespoke pieces. Buy in crypto, or email us for fiat options. Witness history and artistry intertwine - click here to purchase.
ABOUT THE BANGALORE WATCH COMPANY
Bangalore Watch Company™ produces world-class luxury wristwatches from India. Each collection, produced in limited numbers tells stories from Indian Aviation, the Indian Space program, and others from modern India. Founded in India’s watchmaking ground zero with a debut in 2018, the brand has built an enthusiastic following around the world, with patrons in over 30 countries.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mumbai-born artist Arzan Khambatta, an architect turned sculptor, discovered his passion for sculpting at a young age. After earning a bachelor's in architecture, he has spent the last three decades as an artist, reusing and reimagining scrap from junkyards. Working with fresh sheets of metal, Arzan's artistry involves filing, bending, moulding, cutting, welding, and burning, resulting in striking and dramatic creations - from surging rivers of lava to spiralling flaming planets in space. Employing light and shadow, he skilfully accentuates nuances and moods in his masterpieces.
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