Cricket Bat Counterbalance

If you play cricket regularly, chances are you already own a few cricket-related items at home. It could be an old bat, a signed ball. Cricket objects have a way of staying with us long after the game is over. 

But what if one of those elements lived inside the watch you wear every day? 

On the Cover Drive watch, the cricket bat shapes one of the most intricate parts of the watch - the counterbalance of the second's hand. It’s subtle, easy to miss at first, and intentional by design. That level of detail is what defines Cover Drive.

Batsmen are often remembered for their shots, the pull, the straight drive but behind every stroke is a well-built bat. From gully cricket to international stadiums, holding a bat is a shared experience for many, especially in a cricket-following country like India. 

The cricket bat has evolved alongside the game. Early bats were curved, more like hockey sticks, designed for a time when bowling was underarm and the ball stayed low. As bowling styles changed, so did the bat. Its shape became straighter, its size increased, and materials improved to support new techniques and faster play. 

There was even a moment in cricket history when aluminium bats appeared, most notably in the late 1970s. They were short-lived, eventually banned, but they showed how innovation and experimentation have always been part of the sport. 

On the Cover Drive, the bat-shaped counterbalance sits on the second hand. It’s a tiny detail, but one that directly connects the watch to the game. Like the ball, the stumps, and the boundary, the bat is essential to how cricket is played and remembered. 

Producing this detail isn’t simple. It requires precision because of its size, and care because it’s constantly in motion. When everything comes together, it becomes one of those elements that cricket enthusiasts notice and appreciate over time. 

Cover Drive is built for match days, stadium visits, and moments of celebration. The rotating bezel allows you to track overs, adding a layer of function that fits naturally with the sport. It’s a watch you can wear while watching a game or simply carry that connection with you. 

The dial itself brings together several references - the ball, the stumps, boundary markers, all drawn from how cricket has evolved over decades. Each detail works quietly, without overpowering the watch. 

At Bangalore Watch Company, storytelling runs across every collection. Apogee draws from space. Mach 1 takes inspiration from aviation. Peninsula Professional looks to the outdoors and varied landscapes. Cover Drive focuses on cricket. 

Each Indian automatic watch at Bangalore Watch Company carries its inspiration into the details you wear on your wrist. With Cover Drive, even the smallest moving part tells a cricket story.