Watson scored 101 off 61 deliveries, hitting six sixes and as many boundaries in the process, before getting out by Dwayne Bravo.
The right-hander shared a solid 71-run opening stand with Ajinkya Rahane, that set tone for a big total, after Rajasthan elected to bat.
Rahane was bowled out by Ashwin just after Watson reached his half-ton.
R Ashwin struck again in his next over to send back Dishant Yagnik, leaving Rajasthan Royals two down for 84.
Yagnik was caught and bowled by Ashwin after scoring just 7. Skipper Rahul Dravid joined Yagnik in the dressing room after making only six.
Watson, however, stayed firm and demolished the hosts attack to not only score his maiden ton but also guide his side to a huge total.
Jason Holder makes his debut in Chennai squad. Rajasthan brought in Rahul Shukla and Kevon Cooper.
On a high after back-to-back triumphs, former champions Chennai Super Kings would look to maintain their winning streak against Rajasthan Royals.
The home team has clicked collectively in its wins with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja proving to be a crucial cog in its scheme of things.
The Royals, who won the title in the inaugural season, have not depended too much on one individual, theirs have been a collective effort to script victories.
RR XI: Shane Watson, Ajinkya Rahane, Rahul Dravid, Brad Hodge, Stuart Binny, Kevon Cooper, Dishant Yagnik, James Faulkner, Ajit Chandila, Siddharth Trivedi, Rahul Shukla
CSK XI: Murali Vijay, Mike Hussey, Suresh Raina, S Badrinath, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, J Holder, Chris Morris, R Ashwin, M Sharma
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