Actor Abhishek Bachchan, known for his impeccable sense of style, once again made heads turn while promoting his upcoming movie in Mumbai on Wednesday. The actor wore not one but two beautiful high-end watches, a move which became an overnight sensation on the social media network. But Abhishek’s decision to sport two watches isn’t new; he has been spotted doing that before as well. Actually, there is a more profound explanation for this fashion trend, which he discussed in an interview with India TV News in 2011.
Abhishek appeared handsome in a suit with a relaxed white T-shirt and matching white sneakers. But it was his silver and black high-end watches that really stole the show.
Earlier in February 2025, Abhishek cut his birthday cake following an ISPL match between Falcon Risers Hyderabad and Majhi Mumbai where also he was spotted wearing 2 watches. His father, Amitabh Bachchan, was among the attendees watching the festivities take place from Dadoji Kondadev Stadium stands in Mumbai.
Why Bachchan’s wear 2 watches?
The story behind Abhishek’s double-watch look comes back to tradition. As per a 2011 report in India TV News, Abhishek clarified that the two-watch trend was initiated by his mother, veteran actress Jaya Bachchan. He disclosed, “Since I used to stay in boarding school in Europe, my mom wore two watches to keep track of the time in both places. Over time, my father, Amitabh Bachchan, also followed this style to stay aware of both time zones. They used to talk to me according to the time in Europe.”
Abhishek further said that his father, Amitabh Bachchan, turned this double-watch into a fashion statement, particularly in relation to his then new film Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap.
With this explanation behind the dual-wrist look, it’s clear that there’s much more to Abhishek’s choice of accessories than just style—it’s a family tradition that has been passed down through the years.
Amitabh himself revealed, “Yes, I used to wear two and sometimes even three watches for fun or when I wanted a change. It was something amusing to do.”
Thus, the fashion of wearing two watches is deep-seated in the Bachchan clan.