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Luxury watchmaker designs $1.5m model with Indian billionaire's statue

Luxury watchmaker designs $1.5m model with Indian billionaire's statue

Summary

Jacob & Co, a luxury watchmaker, has created a watch valued at around $1.5 million. The watch features a statue of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son, Anant, along with figures of a lion and a Bengal tiger. The design is linked to a private zoo owned by the Ambani family in India.

Key Facts

  • The luxury watch was made by Jacob & Co and features Mukesh Ambani's son, Anant Ambani.
  • The watch includes sculpted figures of a lion and a Bengal tiger.
  • It is estimated to be worth $1.5 million by industry group Watchopea.
  • The watch is connected to a private zoo owned by Anant Ambani's family, located in Gujarat, India.
  • The zoo has over 2,000 animal species and is spread over 3,500 acres.
  • Allegations of animal mistreatment at the zoo were dismissed by a Supreme Court-appointed team.
  • The watch is adorned with 397 precious stones like diamonds and sapphires.
  • The watch is termed a "tribute to Vantara" by the watchmaker.

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