The Story Behind Yellow and Blue

Cricket wasn’t always this colourful. For decades, the game was played in whites that is clean, uniform, and the same across teams. Identity came from performance, not appearance. Even today, Test cricket carries that legacy forward. 

The shift began in 1977, when coloured jerseys were introduced for limited-overs matches under lights. From then on, colour became part of the game’s identity. Teams were no longer just defined by how they played, but also by how they looked, each shade representing a country, a region, or a team. 

Today, this is most visible in the Indian Premier League, where colours are bold, distinct, and instantly recognisable. Jerseys have become sharper and more expressive, shaping how fans connect with their teams. 

The Cover Drive Yellow Jersey watch draws from this evolution. Its matte yellow dial is inspired by a team from the south, a colour that stands out in modern cricket. It is paired with a black leather strap referred to as Century Black, creating contrast while connecting back to the pitch and the game itself. 

Like every watch in the Cover Drive collection, the design carries direct references to cricket. The dial includes boundary cutouts, the bezel takes cues from bat grips and can be used to track overs, and the overall layout reflects how the sport is played. 

Blue has become one of the most defining colours in Indian cricket. From the early days of coloured jerseys to the present, it has remained constant in meaning. It represents ambition, scale, and consistency, qualities that shaped the identity of the team known as the “Men in Blue.” 

On 24 September 2007, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2007 marked a turning point, with India becoming the first-ever T20 World Cup champions. The team wore the now-iconic blue jersey, further strengthening that identity. The Cover Drive Men in Blue watch reflects this story through its deep blue dial, paired with the same Century Black leather strap.  

Designed as a premium Indian watch, it combines storytelling with everyday wearability. Powered by a Swiss automatic movement and built with 100 meters of water resistance, it delivers both performance and reliability. 

Across the Cover Drive collection, every detail ties back to cricket, from colours inspired by jerseys and stadiums to features built around how the game is experienced. The rotating bezel allows for overtracking, the dial elements reflect the field, and the design remains grounded in the sport. 

At Bangalore Watch Company, each collection is built around a clear story. From space-inspired watches in APOGEE ® to outdoor watches in Peninsula and aviation-led designs in MACH 1 ®, every Indian watch is shaped by its inspiration. With Cover Drive ®, the connection is direct, bringing the evolution of cricket, its colours, and its identity into a watch you can wear every day.