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akshayb 3T WIS
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Here's My HMT watch from India. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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I like the exotic markings on this classy watch: Definitly a dial with symbols you don't see on every wrists... At list in Europe. I've been reading that them movements are inspired by Citizen. Is this mechanical movement a pure Citizen or an inhouse inspired by Japanese technology? Thanks for posting |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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I've heard of these; but this is my first look at one. Is it new? It has a vintage look to it. |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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This watch is made my one of the India's Leading watch manufacturer, HMT (Hindustan Machine tools).HMT (Hindustan machine tools) is a Public Sector conglomerate (government owned) company established in early 50s, is involved in various manufacturing activities, Like Machine Tools, Tractors, etc. and of course watches. They started their watch manufacturing activity in 1962, in technical assistance from Citizen of Japan, and they still use same technology to produce watches, their mechanical hand wound watches have Citizen caliber 0201 movement and mechanical auto uses Citizen Caliber 6500 movements. which have proved them selves in hostile conditions of India, for decades Hmt was a leader in watch manufacturing in India, with over 70% share. they have sold millions of watches in hundreds of designs, they have suffered badly from the quartz wave. Wonder ful thing is that they manufacture their own movements in house. Last edited on Sat Mar 27th, 2010 04:11 pm by akshayb |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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That's very interesting, I didn't know they used Citizen movements woohoo.gif |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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natevan70 wrote: I've heard of these; but this is my first look at one. Is it new? This is a new watch. SS case and screw back. Movement is Citizen Caliber 0201 manufactured by HMT under licence from Citizen. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Interesting...Thanks for explaining! I would wish that they design them own movement: A 100% Made-in-India movementhand6.gif It would certainly sell as a national pride: After all, the Indian market is huge! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Watch looks ok. What does "para schock" mean? How much water resist capability....30m, 50m? I assume the glass is mineral? Can you show a diver model? Thanks for letting is WIS learn something about brands in your country.  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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bigrustypig wrote:Watch looks ok. What does "para schock" mean? How much water resist capability....30m, 50m? I assume the glass is mineral? Can you show a diver model? In this sens, "Para" would go as "Protect against": As the same in "Parachute". "Chute" meaning "Fall" in French. The term "Para" is originating from the Greek and can mean "Aside" also, as in "Paranormal" for ex. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Interesting and thank you for the background information on the mark. I love the simplicity and durability here and value the legibility. The red seconds hand is a nice touch. |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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That's very nice piece of information Hammerfjord. Today I want to post another very interesting model from HMT.
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deadlyapp 3T WIS 
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Very interesting and classy looking pieces. That second one looks a little shoddy with the applied markers though. |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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This a better pic of HMT PILOT: |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Was the dial lume redone at some point? Seems a bit irregular... |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Hammerfjord wrote: Seems a bit irregular... You are the master of the understatement!  |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Hammerfjord wrote: bigrustypig wrote: Thanks, amigo |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Paxman wrote:Hammerfjord wrote:Seems a bit irregular... Hehe..Yes I know...  |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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Hammerfjord wrote: Was the dial lume redone at some point? Seems a bit irregular... Hi Hammerfjord, This watch is new and as it came from showroom condition. In fact dials are hand painted/ lumed, not printed, these watches are made in same way they were made in 50s, it may look bit shoddy, in this close up shot, but look very nice on wrist. All the Best AkshayB |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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akshayb wrote:Hammerfjord wrote:Was the dial lume redone at some point? Seems a bit irregular... I see... Look a bit homemade to me. I personnaly prefer dials with higher finish |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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I note this watch appears to be offered for sale on another forum. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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There's a bunch of them selling on the Bay in fact |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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What come on bay, these so called mil watches are all with repainted dials. All the Best AkshayB |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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This is HMT Prabal (sanskrit word for strong)
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metsfan999 3T WIS 
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Not my cup of tea, but an amazing watch nonetheless. |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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Hi metsfan999, If you see one in real, I am sure you will fall in love with it. See one to believe. here one for today:
AkshayB Last edited on Wed Mar 31st, 2010 02:12 am by akshayb |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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Here's HMT DILIP (Protector) Automatic
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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akshayb wrote: This is HMT Prabal (sanskrit word for strong) AkshayB....of all the HMTs you've showcased, I think this is the one I like best. Workmanship looks much better although I can't tell if the hands have bevelled edges to catch light reflections....in place of lume. Can you show a picture at an angle so I can see the hands' edges. Thanks |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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Thanks, These are other Pics of HMT Prabal I have with me right now. Hands are of course beveled, By the way this is one of favourite HMT watch.  All the Best AkshayB Last edited on Thu Apr 1st, 2010 07:15 am by akshayb |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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HMT Kohinoor
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Very classic looking watches...reminiscent of some of the Hamiltons and other American watches of the 50's and 60's |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Say are you gonna venture beyond this thread or just keep adding watches to it?? There's a whole wide watch world out there... |
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jjmcack 3T WIS
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The vintage look is interesting but I think I would prefer a Timex. I wonder what the quality is like? |
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joecb 3T WIS 
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Very classic..retro look, with the pie pan dial... |
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akshayb 3T WIS
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Hi Paxman, Don't mind, I am deeplyyyyyyyyyyy in love with Hmt watches in fact this is a just a very=2 tiny part of my collection, I thought t-3er are interested in these, I will try to speed down a little, I would love to stroll out of it. All the Best AkshayB Last edited on Fri Apr 9th, 2010 12:11 pm by akshayb |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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akshayb wrote: Hi Paxman, No sir you are missing my point. Please feel free to explore the site and share your watches with us. The daily watch u wearin' is a great place to show us the variety of the watches you've collected and enjoy on a daily basis. If you just keep adding to this thread it will get too long and no one will see what's buried in it.  |
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