Salman Khan wore a ₹41-lakh Jacob & Co. Watch to the premiere of Prem Keetanu — not because he needed to, but because it was made for him. The special edition, titled The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone Salman Khan Edition, wasn’t just a gift. It was a tribute. To his father. To legacy. To a wrist that’s seen more red carpets than most people see in a lifetime. The watch, inspired by a vintage timepiece once given to Jacob Arabo by his own father, now carries a new story: one where Salim Khan’s influence echoes through gold and lacquer. The blue dial, etched with a world map in gold texture, isn’t just flashy, it’s symbolic. A dual-time zone function? That’s not just practical. It’s poetic. For a man who lives between Mumbai and the global spotlight, it’s a quiet nod to time zones, family, and fame. He showed up in a sky-blue shirt, ivory trousers with subtle distressing, sunglasses, and zero fanfare. Except for the watch. And even then, it didn’t shout. It just… existed. Like Salman himself. Quietly immense. The film, a college romance starring Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed, and Aparshakti Khurana, opened on October 2, 2026. But the real screening? That was the moment the watch hit the floor. Not a single word about the movie was said. Only the weight of the thing. The craftsmanship. The memory behind it. And the fact that this wasn’t just a celebrity accessory. It was a heirloom in motion.
Photo via The Free Press JournalSalman Khan’s New Watch Isn’t Just Expensive—It’s Family
Salman Khan wore a ₹41-lakh Jacob & Co. watch to *Prem Keetanu*'s premiere—crafted not for show, but for memory. The real story wasn’t in the film. It was in the wrist.
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