Vintage HMT · Hand-Wound · Para Shock
Vintage HMT Hand-Wound, Black Dial
- Hand-Wound
- 17 Jewels
- Para Shock
- Black dial
- Cushion case
- Stainless steel
One piece · available in store
Serviced & tested Honest vintage condition Inspect in store
A vintage HMT hand-wound watch with a black dial, a Para Shock 17-jewel movement and a faceted cushion steel case. One original vintage HMT, serviced and tested, available to buy in store in Chennai. The dial signature is worn, so we confirm the exact model name in store rather than guess it.
At a glance
This is a vintage Indian hand-wound dress watch by HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools): a 17-jewel Para Shock movement, a black dial with applied dot and diamond markers, and a faceted cushion stainless steel case, with honest, heavy vintage wear. The printed model name has worn away, so we record it as a vintage HMT hand-wound and confirm the exact model in store from the caseback. One original piece, available to buy at Clock House in north Chennai. Ask us for the price.
Specifications
- Brand
- HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools)
- Model
- Dial signature worn; confirmed in store (a vintage HMT hand-wound, Para Shock 17 jewels)
- Type
- Hand-wound mechanical dress watch
- Movement
- HMT 0231 family Para Shock, hand-wound, a licensed copy of the Citizen 0201 / 1802 (not opened or confirmed from the exterior)
- Winding
- Manual hand-wound (hand winding)
- Jewels
- 17
- Shock protection
- Para Shock, the Citizen-derived Parashock system
- Beat rate
- 18,000 A/h, about 38 hours of power reserve when freshly serviced
- Functions
- Hours, minutes, central seconds. No date.
- Dial
- Black with applied dot and diamond markers
- Case
- Cushion, stainless steel
- Bracelet
- Expandable steel (may be a later replacement)
- Condition
- Honest, heavy vintage wear, original and unrestored
More about this HMT Hand-Wound (Black Dial)
The movement: HMT Para Shock hand-wound
The dial reads Para Shock 17 Jewels, which places it in HMT's 0231 hand-wound family: a 17-jewel manual movement, a licensed copy of the Citizen 0201 / 1802, running at 18,000 A/h with direct centre seconds and about 38 hours of power reserve when freshly serviced.
Why we do not name the model
HMT printed each model name in cursive script on the dial. On this watch that signature has worn away and is no longer legible, so we will not guess a name and risk being wrong. We list it honestly as a vintage HMT hand-wound and confirm the exact model with you in store from the caseback and any clearer markings.
The HMT story behind this watch
An everyday object from India's industrial age
HMT, originally Hindustan Machine Tools, was incorporated in 1953 and set up its Bangalore watch unit with Citizen Watch Co. of Japan in 1961, becoming India's first wristwatch manufacturer; the first batch was released by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
HMT made mechanical watches until 2016 and served, by its own account, over 100 million customers.
The dial name has worn away, so we list it honestly: a vintage HMT hand-wound, exact model confirmed in store.
Condition & authenticity
Honest vintage, openly described
- Honest, heavy vintage wear: the dial is scuffed and the printed model name has worn away, the crystal is marked and the cushion case edges are soft.
- Because the dial signature is not legible, we present this as a vintage HMT hand-wound and confirm the exact model in store rather than guess.
- The expandable steel bracelet may be a later replacement, and the movement has not been opened, so the calibre is an evidence-based reading from the Para Shock dial marking rather than a certified fact.
- Vintage HMT is widely redialed, so we do not claim total originality from the outside. Water resistance on a watch this age is not to be relied upon.
In detail
Up close
Questions about the HMT Hand-Wound (Black Dial)
Good to know
What is this vintage HMT watch?+
It is a vintage Indian hand-wound dress watch made by HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools), with a 17-jewel Para Shock movement, a black dial and a cushion steel case. The printed model name has worn off, so we confirm the exact HMT model in store.
Why does the listing not name the exact HMT model?+
HMT printed the model name in cursive on the dial, and on this watch it has worn away and is no longer legible. We would rather list it honestly as a vintage HMT hand-wound than guess a name and be wrong. We confirm the exact model with you in store.
Is it automatic or hand-wound?+
It is hand-wound, also called manual. The dial reads Para Shock 17 Jewels, HMT's 0231 manual movement. It is a clean three-hand dial with no date.
How much is a vintage HMT hand-wound watch worth and what is the price?+
Value depends on condition, originality and the model. We do not publish the price online. Message us on WhatsApp or visit the shop for the price and an honest quote on this exact piece.
Where can I buy a vintage HMT watch in Chennai?+
We sell vintage HMT and other watches in store at Clock House in Kodungaiyur, north Chennai. This piece is in stock now. Message us on WhatsApp or visit the shop.
Can you service or restore my HMT watch?+
Yes. We service and restore vintage and antique watches, including hand-wound HMT pieces, at our Kodungaiyur workshop in north Chennai. We quote the work before we begin.
Interested in this HMT Hand-Wound (Black Dial)?
One piece, in store in Vyasarpadi, north Chennai. Message us and ask for a quote, or come in to see it.