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  • Sonata Festive Collection 2.0 Brings Together Festive Sparkle

    Sonata Festive Collection

    Bengaluru: As the festive season sets in, Sonata unveils Festive Collection 2.0 – watches designed to celebrate time and tradition.

    Bringing alive the joy of gifting, this new range of timepieces blends modern design with festive elegance, making it the perfect choice for marking special moments and creating lasting memories.

    For men, each timepiece in the collection exudes sophistication with either rich patterned dials, bold case shapes or bringing back Sonata’s classic Roman hour markers with croco-patterned straps.

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    The colored dials in blue and green add texture and visual depth, while functional features like a chronograph, multifunction day & date, and a sun & moon indicator on the dials elevate the watches beyond aesthetics, combining practicality with refined craftsmanship.

    Together, these details create a collection that is both celebration-ready and timelessly elegant, ideal for gifting or marking special festive moments.

    For women, the collection dazzles with finely crafted mesh bracelets, shimmering stud pieces, and lustrous rose gold straps accented with differently shaped links.

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    The combination of intricate detailing, polished finishes, and festive glam ensures every watch is perfect for gifting or elevating your special occasion outfits.

    Sonata Festive Collection: Celebrating in Style

    Nishant Mittal, Product Head, Sonata, said, “Sonata Festive Collection 2.0 is all about celebrating the season in style. We wanted each watch to reflect the joy and warmth of this time—whether it’s for gifting, dressing up, or simply enjoying the festivities. Every piece is designed to bring a little sparkle to your moments and create lasting memories.

    Discover Sonata Festive Collection 2.0 at Sonata stores or online at www.sonatawatches.in, and find the watch that perfectly completes your festive celebrations.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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