Bangalore Watch Company succesfuly tests wristwatch in space

Apogee wristwatch collection, designed by Bangalore Watch Company as a tribute to India’s space endeavours, recently announced that its has successfully completed a stratospheric flight, reaching 114,000 feet (approximately 35 kilometers) above Earth and has returned in full operational condition. This test not only reinforces the watch’s robust engineering but also elevates its status as a true ‘Indian space watch’.

Mercy Amalraj, co-founder of Bangalore Watch Company, explained the vision behind the Apogee collection, which was launched in 2021. “We didn’t want to stop at creating watches merely inspired by space.