A tastefully modified HMT Janata featuring the timeless minimalist dress-watch design that made the Janata one of India’s most iconic mechanical watches. This build combines a repainted vintage-style dial, contrasting red seconds hand, and an exhibition-style transparent caseback that beautifully showcases the original HMT 0231 hand-winding movement — blending classic heritage aesthetics with enthusiast-focused customization.
Details: • Brand: HMT • Model: Janata MOD • Movement: Manual Hand-Winding Mechanical • Caliber: HMT 0231 • Jewels: 17 Jewels • Country of Origin: India • Case Size: 38 mm • Case Material: Stainless Steel • Dial Color: Silver / White tone (Repainted Dial) • Dial Features: Minimal stick indices with red center seconds hand • Dial Text: • HMT logo with Janata script below 12 o’clock • PARA SHOCK / 17 JEWELS above 6 o’clock • INDIA marking near 6 o’clock • Crystal: Acrylic crystal • Strap: Aftermarket brown leather strap fitted • Caseback: Aftermarket transparent exhibition-style open glass caseback • Caseback Markings: • HMT branding • Shock Protected • Serial / Batch No: 011022 • Originality: Original movement visible through display caseback
Production Era: Vintage HMT Production Era (1970s–1980s)
Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. Original HMT hand-winding movement running with vintage character. Dial has been repainted/restored. Watch features an aftermarket exhibition-style transparent caseback and aftermarket leather strap. Minor scratches, aging marks, and signs of use consistent with vintage watches.
Note: This is a customized / restored vintage timepiece. The watch retains its original movement/machine, while certain components such as the dial, strap, bracelet, crystal, or caseback may have been restored, repainted, renewed, or replaced over time. Please review the details carefully before purchase. Minor scratches, aging marks, and signs of use are normal for vintage watches.
