On May 24, Ananya Birla shared a series of photos on Instagram with the casual caption, “Hiiii okay bye.” Among the pictures, one particularly heartwarming moment stood out—Ananya snuggled up on the couch with her father, Kumar Mangalam Birla, the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group.
But it wasn’t just the affectionate moment that drew attention. Watch enthusiasts quickly noticed the timepiece on Kumar Mangalam Birla’s wrist.
A Closer Look at Kumar Mangalam Birla’s Watch
According to TheIndianHorology, an Instagram page that follows celebrity watch collections, the industrialist was wearing a Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921. This luxury watch comes with an 18-karat rose gold case and a brown alligator leather strap. It is a modern tribute to a design originally released in 1921.
Price Tag of the Luxury Timepiece
As per TheIndianHorology, the watch is valued at ₹43,59,000 (around €44,900). This price is also confirmed on Vacheron Constantin’s official website.
Interestingly, Kumar Mangalam Birla isn’t the only high-profile personality seen with a Vacheron Constantin watch. Earlier this year, Brad Pitt wore a vintage Historiques 222 model at Wimbledon.
About Ananya and Kumar Mangalam Birla
Kumar Mangalam Birla leads the Aditya Birla Group and holds a chartered accountancy qualification as well as an MBA from the London Business School. He is married to Neerja Birla, an educationist and philanthropist. They have three children: Ananya, Aryaman, and Advaitesha Birla.
Ananya Birla, a singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, is also a director at Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Ltd (ABMCPL), alongside her brother Aryaman. She graduated from Oxford University with a degree in economics and management.