Featured in The Hindu: Madras Day 2026 — Ticking On Behind Metro Rail Barricades

Media Feature • Madras Day Resilience Series

Featured in The Hindu: Madras Day 2026 — Ticking On Behind Metro Rail Barricades

We are humbled to share that Zenith Watch Co. was featured by The Hindu in their special Madras Day Resilience Series, documented by Lakshmy Harikrishnan. The feature highlights iconic establishments around Luz Corner that continue to serve Chennai with steadfast dedication amidst the ongoing Metro Rail transformations.

“Somewhere between the ticking of a century-old pendulum clock and a modern, sleek wristwatch, Zenith Watch Co. on Kutchery Road has ensured two distinct eras of time live side by side. A sweep of the eye taking in the walls of this shop that stares at Metro Rail barricades presents this sumptuous display of the past and the present.”

— The Hindu (August 2026)

Seven Decades on Kutchery Road

Founded in 1954 by Mallick Pasha near the Luz signal in Mylapore, our workshop has never had a change of address. Today, managed by Mahaboob Pasha—who has spent more than three decades amidst the chimes of mechanical clocks—the shop continues to preserve timepieces hallowed by family memories while offering fresh, accessible collections for modern wrists.

Even with route diversions and barricades across Kutchery Road and Luz Church Road, our bond with Chennai remains unbroken. As Mahaboob Pasha shared, genuine hospitality across the counter and transparent service remain the glue that keeps multi-generational trust alive.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the editorial team at The Hindu for telling our story, and to our loyal patrons across Chennai who continue to choose handcrafted horological care.