Feel the Cricket Bat on your Watch

Across the world, watches have paid tribute to the legends of speed, the thrill of flight, and the elegance of the court. But cricket, a game that has shaped India’s sporting identity through generations of heroes, of silence and stadium roars, has waited long for its moment on the wrist. 

Until now. 

Cricket lives in our childhood afternoons, in gully matches played with soft tennis balls, and in the echo of radio commentary on summer mornings. It echoes in stadiums packed to the brim, in streets where kids play with makeshift stumps, and in the pride of a nation that celebrates every run and every wicket. The Cover Drive is the only watch that celebrates cricket with its design and detail.

Each cricket watch in the Cover Drive collection tells a story, the Outfield, with its matte green dial, mirrors the lush grass where fielders chase destiny. The Pitch, earthy and brown, pays tribute to the 22 yards where history is made. The Pavilion, cloaked in black, reflects the place of strategy. The Men in Blue, bright and bold, honour the jersey that carries a billion dreams. And the Yellow Jersey salutes the team that electrifies the south with every swing. 
 
But today, we talk about the feature that grips you to the watch - The Grip on Bezel and Crown

Run your fingers across the crown or twist the over-tracing bezel, and you’ll know. It mimics the rubber grip on a cricket bat handle. That ridged, resilient, and reassuring texture that every batsman knows by feel. Whether you're playing in the gullies of Mumbai or under the floodlights of Eden Gardens, the moment you wrap your hands around the handle, you’re connected to the game, to your stance, to your shot.

 
For many, that grip is where the match begins. It’s what Sachin Tendulkar felt before piercing the offside with a glorious cover drive. It’s a tribute to a sport that unites a nation. It’s a symbol for those who love the game not just for the score, but for the silence before a delivery, the shadow of a falling stumps, the leap at the boundary, the embrace after a win. As one of the luxury Indian watch companies, we couldn’t imagine a greater story to tell than a watch that feels like cricket, wears like legacy, and stands as the only watch in the world dedicated to the gentleman’s game. 

If cricket is in your veins, let it also be on your wrist. If you’re someone who resonates deeply with a game played not just in one nation but across continents, then Cover Drive is your companion. 

While Cover Drive celebrates cricket, our other collections salute other legends: Mach 1 is a tribute to the brave men and women in Indian aviation. Apogee is a watch that’s qualified for space missions. Peninsula Professional is the outdoor watch. Each collection is thoughtfully designed and built in India, with the intent to tell modern Indian stories through world-class watchmaking.

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