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Rado looks at broadening appeal with Hritik; launches HyperChrome collection
MUMBAI: Swiss watch brand Rado has launched its HyperChrome collection. The company which recently launched its first TVC in India featuring its brand ambassador Hritik Roshan is looking at broader consumer appeal.
32 models are available in the HyperChrome collection priced between $1000 – $4000 to address different consumer price points. The company says that the product represents a step forward in terms of design.
Rado CEO Mathias Breschan said that Roshan was chosen not just because he is stylish but also because he is a credible brand ambassador. “Hritik Roshan is dynamic. He takes risks to innovate and looks to reinvent himself. Rado shares similar attributes. We are convinced that the TVC will help raise Rado’s profile. We are looking at the younger generation as well which is why we have got in a sporty look to our collection”.
Roshan said that the ad made him look good. “I thought that it would be an easy shoot as this is a watch brand. But I woke up at 5 am and ran for 10 hours. Rado pushes not just its own boundaries itself but also the boundaries of people who work for it. I did somersaults on moving vehicles which I have never done before. In some key shots I when the watch grazes against the metal of automobiles I put in extra effort but nothing happened to the watch. It proved to be resistant. It showed its potential. Success is not about money, fame. It is about time management and finding time to do all the things that you want to do. The product is about perfection. Perfection is hard to find when you are in a sea of mediocrity. Rado stands for perfection”.
The ad sees Roshan wake up late for his friends engagement party. Not wanting to let his friend down he rushes for the event. He tests the scratch resistance ability of the watch.a
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G-Shock launches GA-2100CM series with camouflage design
New sand and grey variants priced at Rs 10,995 each in India.
MUMBAI: Time just got a little more tactical and a lot more stylish. G-Shock has unveiled the GA-2100CM series, a fresh update to its popular GA-2100 line, bringing a camouflage twist to one of its most recognisable silhouettes. For the first time in the 2100 series, the watches feature G-Shock’s original camouflage pattern, subtly embedding the brand’s signature ‘G’ motif into the design. The move signals a shift towards more design-led storytelling, blending rugged functionality with fashion-forward detailing.
The new series introduces two colour variants sand (GA-2100CM-5A) and grey (GA-2100CM-8A) extending the model’s appeal across both streetwear and outdoor-inspired aesthetics. Built around the brand’s signature octagonal bezel and hybrid analogue-digital display, the watches retain a clean, modern look while adding layered visual depth.
Under the hood, the GA-2100CM continues to lean on performance. It features the Carbon Core Guard structure for durability, while maintaining a slim, lightweight profile suited for everyday wear. Functional elements include world time across 31 time zones, a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, LED light and 200-metre water resistance.
In line with evolving material choices, select components use bio-based resin, pointing to a gradual shift towards more sustainable design without compromising on toughness.
Priced at Rs 10,995, the GA-2100CM series is available across Casio India stores and online platforms.
As watch brands continue to balance utility with identity, G-Shock’s latest drop makes its intent clear, durability may be the legacy, but design is the new frontier.
