A day out at The Poona Club Golf Course for the Omega and C.T. Pundole & Sons Golf Tournament 2026 brought together a tight mix of golfers, collectors, and the kind of people who don’t need much convincing to wear something good on their wrist. Golf, more than most settings, lends itself to watchspotting. There’s a natural rhythm to it all, pauses between shots, conversations that drift, and just enough sunlight catching polished steel and ceramic to make you look twice.
And once you start looking, it’s hard to stop. What stood out wasn’t just the watches themselves, but the intent behind them. These weren’t safe, box-fresh picks worn for the sake of it. There were anniversary gifts, first luxury purchases, limited editions picked up years in advance, and a few pieces that clearly meant more than they let on. Here are a few that stood out.
Not everyone can pull off double-wristing, but this lands. The Seamaster is a Quantum of Solace-era Bond limited edition with a cleaner, wave-less dial and a subtle red 007 seconds hand, along with 007 engravings on the clasp and caseback. On the other wrist, a Moonwatch keeps things rooted in heritage, paired with a tan leather NATO strap that softens the look. Both pieces were picked with occasion and rarity in mind, and it shows.
Easily one of the coolest pieces on the floor. The chocolate dial already sets this apart from your standard Moonwatch, but that Chrome Hearts bracelet takes it somewhere else entirely—equal parts custom flex and collector confidence. Rahul picked this up back in 2009 as his first serious watch, drawn in by the Moonwatch’s NASA legacy. It’s bold, a bit irreverent, and in my book, exactly how a Speedmaster should be worn.
A proper his-and-hers pairing that actually says something about how the watches are worn. Sumedh’s black dial Seamaster leans into the Bond legacy—sporty, durable, and built for everyday use—while Ritika’s Constellation goes full dress mode with its diamond-set bezel and gold bracelet. The backstory helps: his was picked up at their wedding, hers came as an anniversary gift. Different directions, same intent.
The most recognisable chronograph in the game, and still one of the most personal. This is the modern Moonwatch with the Co-Axial Calibre 3861, bringing METAS certification and improved accuracy without messing with the core formula. The hesalite crystal, manual wind, and clean tri-compax layout keep it close to its NASA-issued roots. For Yogesh, it marks the birth of his son—proof that the Speedy’s biggest strength isn’t just history, it’s how easily it becomes part of your own.
Like many collectors, Abhijeet picked this up on impulse after a brief Bond phase, and it’s exactly the kind of watch that rewards that decision. The horizontal teak dial keeps things restrained, while the Master Chronometer movement and 150m water resistance add real capability. It sits right in that sweet spot: sporty enough for daily wear, but clean enough to pass off as dress when needed.
Aviva points out that while it was originally designed as a men’s piece, she appreciates women leaning towards larger dials—she isn’t shy when it comes to wearing 40mm-plus watches—and this 34mm piece “perfectly fits” while still bringing in that gold-led, occasion-ready feel. It’s not an everyday watch either; this is the one she reaches for when she wants something more polished, something that works for parties and formal settings without overthinking it.
