A new luxury watch themed on a private zoo run by the family of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani has been unveiled in India - complete with a hand-painted figurine of the tycoon's youngest son, Anant, in the centre. Designed by luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co, the bejeweled timepiece has sculpted figures of a lion and a Bengal tiger placed around Anant's statue seated on a chair. While the watchmaker has not disclosed the price, industry collective Watchopea estimates its value at $1.5m (£1.1m, 137m rupees). The centre - branded as a private wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre - is home to more than 2,000 species, including lions, elephants, and tigers, and is spread over 3,500 acres. The zoo, which is owned by Anant and is not open to the public, hit the headlines last year after allegations of unlawfully acquiring and mistreating animals, but a Supreme Court-appointed team later found no evidence of wrongdoing. It is located in Jamnagar in the western state of Gujarat, not far from Mukesh Ambani's oil refinery - which is the largest in the world. Vantara was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March last year and was one of the venues for Anant Ambani's lavish pre-wedding events that made global headlines. The wedding and other events were attended by India's top Bollywood stars and global celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Rihanna. In their social media post unveiling the watch, Jacob & Co said the new luxury timepiece was 'a tribute to Vantara' and Anant's figurine at the centre of the dial 'symbolised stewardship and responsibility'. The watch is made up of 397 precious stones, including diamonds, green sapphires, garnets, and other gems. An executive associated with the brand's India retail partner Ethos Watches told the BBC that the company has not disclosed the price of the watch and mentioned that it is not yet available in stores.
Luxury Watchmaker Unveils $1.5 Million Timepiece Featuring Billionaire's Son

Luxury Watchmaker Unveils $1.5 Million Timepiece Featuring Billionaire's Son
Jacob & Co. introduces a unique luxury watch inspired by India's richest family, complete with an ornate design and a figurine of Anant Ambani.
Jacob & Co. has launched an extravagant luxury watch valued at $1.5 million that features a hand-painted figurine of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani. The watch, which incorporates sculptures of a lion and a Bengal tiger, serves as a tribute to Vantara, the private wildlife rescue center owned by the Ambani family. The luxury piece is made with 397 precious stones and has not yet reached stores.



















