Sholavaram III Type 49

Where Mechanical Engineering Takes Flight

A chronograph inspired by India’s early aviation pioneers and the legendary Sholavaram airfield.

The Sholavaram III Type 49 is a tribute to an era when precision instruments guided pilots through uncertainty. It reflects a time when engineering was visible, mechanical, and unapologetically functional.

This is not a decorative chronograph — it is built around a true mechanical column-wheel movement.

The Dial Architecture

The dial layout echoes vintage cockpit instrumentation. Subdials are positioned for immediate legibility, allowing elapsed time to be read without hesitation.

Applied hour markers and contrasting hands ensure clarity under varying light conditions. The proportions are deliberate — nothing is ornamental without purpose.

The pushers deliver firm, mechanical feedback, reinforcing the tactile experience of operating a true chronograph.

Mechanical Depth

Inside beats the Seagull ST1901 hand-wound chronograph movement — a column-wheel calibre with visible mechanical complexity.

Turn the watch over and the exhibition caseback reveals bridges, gears, and levers in motion — a reminder that this is engineering, not electronics.

The 40mm 316L stainless steel case combines brushed and polished surfaces for structural durability and refined finishing. At 13.5mm thickness with a 47mm lug-to-lug span, it maintains presence without overwhelming the wrist.

A sapphire crystal protects the dial, and 50m water resistance ensures everyday resilience.

Paired with a leather strap and stainless steel tang buckle, the Type 49 bridges historical inspiration and modern reliability.