A distinctive HMT Kohinoor presented in a custom round stainless-steel case, giving the classic black dial a different character from the traditional Kohinoor cushion case. The matte black dial features slender applied silver baton indices, a double marker at 12 o’clock, lume-style dots, and silver hands with green luminous-style inserts. Powered by an HMT Calibre 0231 17-jewel hand-winding mechanical movement, this example is finished with a black crocodile-embossed leather strap.
Collector’s Note
The HMT Kohinoor is traditionally associated with its compact cushion-shaped case and clean, understated dial layouts. This particular example takes a different approach, combining a redialed Kohinoor-style dial with a custom round stainless-steel case and bezel configuration. The watch is powered by an HMT Calibre 0231 movement and is presented on an aftermarket leather strap. It is best considered a modified/custom collector piece rather than an untouched original Kohinoor.
Specifications
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Kohinoor
* Category: Modified / Custom Case / Redial
* Dial: Matte black
* Dial Finish: Redial
* Hour Markers: Applied silver baton indices
* 12 O’Clock Marker: Double index
* Lume Details: Lume-style dots outside hour markers
* Hands: Silver-tone hands with green luminous-style inserts
* Minute Track: Printed outer minute track
* Dial Text: HMT, Kohinoor, PARA SHOCK 17 JEWELS, MADE IN INDIA 0231
* Movement: HMT Calibre 0231
* Movement Type: Hand-winding mechanical
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Case: Custom polished stainless-steel round case
* Case Design: Straight lugs with custom bezel/case configuration
* Case Diameter: Approx. 35–36 mm excluding crown
* Case Back: Solid screw-down stainless-steel case back
* Strap: Aftermarket black crocodile-embossed leather
* Buckle: Stainless-steel pin buckle
Case Back Details
The watch features a solid stainless-steel screw-down case back with circular engravings including:
STAINLESS STEEL
WATER RESISTANT
SHOCK RESISTANT
The centre carries the HMT logo, with stamped reference codes 2092759 and 34-02.
Movement Highlights
Powering the watch is the HMT Calibre 0231, a 17-jewel hand-winding mechanical movement associated with HMT’s classic mechanical watch range. The movement provides the traditional hand-winding experience expected from these vintage HMT pieces.
Why You’ll Love It
* Distinctive modified HMT Kohinoor presentation
* Striking matte black dial
* Applied silver baton indices
* Double marker at 12 o’clock
* Silver hands with green luminous-style inserts
* HMT Calibre 0231 mechanical movement
* Custom round stainless-steel case
* Vintage ~35–36 mm proportions
* Black crocodile-embossed leather presentation
* An unconventional HMT configuration for collectors and enthusiasts
Important Note
This is a modified HMT Kohinoor and is not presented as an untouched original-specification example. The dial is a redial, and the watch features a custom round case/bezel configuration rather than the traditional Kohinoor case architecture. The leather strap is aftermarket. These modifications should be taken into consideration when evaluating the watch from a collector or originality perspective. Watchex India discloses the known modifications for complete transparency.
