{"product_id":"hmt-jhalak-champagne-open-heart-dial-17-jewels-manual-winding-watchex-india-externally-assembled-1","title":"HMT Jhalak Champagne Open-Heart Dial 17 Jewels Manual-Winding — Watchex India (Assembled)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully presented HMT Jhalak featuring a warm champagne-toned open-heart dial with an aperture at the 9 o’clock position, revealing the movement’s balance wheel in operation. The dial combines elegant Roman numerals, polished raised dot markers, fine stick indices and a detailed railway-track minute scale, complemented by a distinctive red sweep seconds hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a 17-jewel manual-winding mechanical movement, this Jhalak carries the traditional HMT branding and model lettering on the dial, along with the Para Shock marking. Its polished stainless-steel round case gives the watch a crisp, clean profile while retaining the timeless character associated with HMT’s classic dress-watch designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original HMT Jhalak watch assembled externally, outside the HMT factory. It is therefore presented as an externally assembled example and is not represented as a factory-assembled NOS piece. The watch is currently paired with a new black textured leather strap, complementing its polished stainless-steel case and warm champagne dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) holds an important place in the history of Indian watchmaking. Its mechanical watches have developed a strong following among collectors for their distinctive designs, mechanical character and place in India’s horological heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jhalak is particularly recognizable for its open-heart dial, allowing the wearer to observe the movement’s balance wheel through the aperture. The combination of Roman numerals, railway-track minute detailing and the traditional HMT dial layout gives the model its unmistakable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example retains the original HMT Jhalak identity and components, while its present configuration was assembled externally rather than at the HMT factory. The champagne-toned dial, open-heart display and polished stainless-steel case create a distinctive interpretation of the classic Jhalak, with its assembly history clearly disclosed for collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Brand: HMT\u003cbr\u003e* Model: Jhalak\u003cbr\u003e* Configuration: Externally Assembled\u003cbr\u003e* Movement: Mechanical — Manual Winding\u003cbr\u003e* Jewels: 17 Jewels\u003cbr\u003e* Shock Protection: Para Shock\u003cbr\u003e* Dial: Champagne Open-Heart Dial with Railway-Track Minute Scale\u003cbr\u003e* Dial Markers: Roman Numerals, Raised Dot Markers and Stick Indices\u003cbr\u003e* Hands: Polished Hands with Red Sweep Seconds Hand\u003cbr\u003e* Case Shape: Polished Stainless-Steel Round Case\u003cbr\u003e* Case Back: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e* Case Width: Approx. 35–37 mm\u003cbr\u003e* Lug-to-Lug: Approx. 42–44 mm\u003cbr\u003e* Strap: New Black Textured Leather Strap\u003cbr\u003e* Origin: India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel case back carries traditional HMT markings and technical inscriptions, including the HMT branding and water-resistance marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn individual holographic sticker number 1438751 is also visible on the case back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal HMT Jhalak — Externally Assembled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original HMT Jhalak watch assembled outside the HMT factory. It is not represented as a factory-assembled or untouched NOS example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished stainless-steel case and champagne open-heart dial present in clean condition, while the movement can be observed through the distinctive open-heart aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is currently fitted with a new black textured leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the product photographs for the most accurate representation of the watch’s actual condition and configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Original HMT Jhalak\u003cbr\u003e* Distinctive open-heart dial revealing the mechanical balance wheel\u003cbr\u003e* Warm champagne-toned dial with classic Roman numerals\u003cbr\u003e* Detailed railway-track minute scale\u003cbr\u003e* Contrasting red sweep seconds hand\u003cbr\u003e* 17-jewel manual-winding mechanical movement\u003cbr\u003e* Para Shock protection\u003cbr\u003e* Polished stainless-steel round case\u003cbr\u003e* Classic HMT dress-watch character\u003cbr\u003e* Externally assembled configuration, clearly disclosed\u003cbr\u003e* New black textured leather strap\u003cbr\u003e* Distinctive addition to an HMT mechanical-watch collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original HMT Jhalak watch assembled externally, outside the HMT factory. It should therefore not be considered a factory-assembled NOS example. Its present configuration reflects external assembly and may differ from the exact configuration in which the components originally left HMT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the nature and age of vintage mechanical movements, timekeeping performance may vary and may not meet the accuracy standards of modern watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied black textured leather strap is new and is not represented as an original HMT factory strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the case back carries a water-resistance marking, this watch has not been pressure-tested by Watchex and should not be assumed to be water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll measurements are approximate. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchase, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watchex India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54681434161376,"sku":null,"price":7550.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9776\/9696\/files\/HMT_Jhalak_05_Champagne_Open-Heart_Dial_17_Jewels_Manual-Winding_Watchex_India_Externally_Assembled.jpg?v=1788525588","url":"https:\/\/watchexindia.com\/products\/hmt-jhalak-champagne-open-heart-dial-17-jewels-manual-winding-watchex-india-externally-assembled-1","provider":"Watchex India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}