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Shami Kalra is the founder of Omologato, a British watch brand that was established in 2015. His goal is to create fine motorsport-inspired timepieces designed to celebrate iconic locations, cars, and figures. Shami has more than 25 years of experience in the watchmaking industry and brings his passion for all things motorsports to his brand, Omologato. His focus is to ensure that every timepiece he produces is a real tribute to the sport. The watches are hand assembled using a world-leading chronograph movement, housed in British design cases with bespoke faces, and straps. They offer the broadest and most accessible range of watches designed specifically for the automobile enthusiast in the today’s world.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Ask yourself, “Why should I buy a watch?”
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Shami shares about a time when he was feeling secure financially, and then there was a pivot.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
2000 Lotus Series 1
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
It’s not about the money, it’s about how you feel driving it.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
Sit at a racetrack. That’s where you pick up passion.
RECOMMENDED BOOK
The Perfect Car, by John Barnard
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Never chase material things. Chase the emotive things.
WHERE TO FIND SHAMI
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