# Varun Dhawan fronts Fossil Machine X-1 watch collection at Rs 40,995 2026-08-19T13:14:50+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Fossil has launched the Machine X-1, the latest iteration of its Machine collection, priced at Rs 40,995. The 42mm timepiece features a stainless steel case, a fully skeletonised black dial revealing a Japanese automatic movement with 24 jewels and a 41-hour power reserve, and a black silicone strap. The collection is available in black, black and gold-tone, and blue variants. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, brand ambassador for Fossil India, fronts the campaign. He said the watch embodies speed, precision and bold design, with exposed mechanics and racing-inspired details. The watch is inspired by racing culture and combines a bold presence with precision performance. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Fossil's Machine collection has been a core line for the brand, and this premium extension aims to compete in the Rs 40,000-plus segment dominated by Swiss and Japanese automatics. Indian consumers are increasingly buying mechanical watches above Rs 30,000, a trend helped by celebrity endorsements. The real test will be whether Dhawan's mass appeal can translate into retail traction in a niche price band. Watch for initial sell-through data in the next quarter. ## Coverage - bollywoodhungama.com Straightforward brand launch story with product details and a direct quote from the ambassador, no editorialising. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: fossil, Machine X-1, Varun Dhawan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/varun-dhawan-fronts-fossil-machine-x-1-watch-collection-at-rs-40995/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/varun-dhawan-fronts-fossil-machine-x-1-watch-collection-at-rs-40995/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/