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‘Time and Tide wait for none’…! What if we tell you we found a place where time stands still and even get repaired. If you love the ticking sound of clocks then we have a place for you.
Radhe Bazaar Lane! Right behind Lalbazaar Police headquarters, an abstemiously narrow lane will take you to Radhe Bazaar. This place will intrigue your senses. Its old-world charm mixed with the modern era will fascinate you, like a world frozen in time, waiting to depict the tale of time! The skanky lane witnessed harsh days from pre-independence days.
During World War II, India had open Government license policy (OGL) for importing watches. At that periods, the shops use to sell premium international brands like Tissot, Omega, Feberleuba, and many more brands. If you are in love with International brands then this place is where you should be. Right after Independence import of foreign watches was banned. However, shipping still continued and 1960 saw foreign watches openly being sold in this street. This market got a fresh tenancy of life with the coming of Japanese brands like Scuderia Ferrari, Giordano, Seiko in 1970.
Oldest store of Radhe Bazaar is three-stored S.H. Mumtazzudin Times (P) Ltd standing tall against time. Standing tall proudly since 1922. If consuming fine old wine soothe your soul, then the golden frames with the logo of original brands will be a treat for your eyes. Anyone who is finicky about wall clocks or table clocks to match their room décor are sure to get spoiled for choices at International Watch House at 18 Radhe Bazaar Lane. One can find spare parts at this time market even the whole array of belts for wrist watches can be found here. Not just authentic watches, those star-studded colourful ‘china’ watches will scream for attention. Bargain well, and the whole shop could be yours!
Did you know this place was one of the biggest watch markets in the world, not to mention Asia?
