The HMT Amar is one of the most elegant dress watches produced during HMT’s golden era of mechanical watchmaking. Named “Amar,” meaning immortal or everlasting in Sanskrit and Hindi, the model was designed to embody timeless elegance and enduring reliability. Distinguished by its signature fluted bezel and refined Roman numeral dial, the Amar offered Indian watch enthusiasts a sophisticated dress watch inspired by classic luxury timepieces while remaining unmistakably HMT. This New Old Stock (NOS) example has been preserved in unused condition for decades and features an original champagne sunburst dial housed in its original gold-plated case, powered by the legendary HMT Caliber 0231 hand-winding movement. Untouched NOS Amar watches have become increasingly difficult to source, making this a highly desirable piece for collectors of vintage HMT timepieces.
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Details
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Amar
* Movement: Original HMT Caliber 0231 Hand-Winding Movement
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Shock Protection: Para Shock
* Beat Rate: 18,000 BPH
* Power Reserve: Approx. 38–40 Hours
* Dial: Original Champagne Dial
* Dial Finish: Sunburst Finish
* Dial Markings: HMT, Amar
* Hands: Original Black Baton Hands with Centre Seconds Hand
* Hour Markers: Black Roman Numerals with Double Marker at 12 O’clock
* Case: Original Gold-Plated Case
* Bezel: Signature Fluted Bezel
* Case Diameter: Approx. 35 mm (excluding crown)
* Lug-to-Lug: Approx. 42 mm
* Lug Width: 18 mm
* Crystal: Original Domed Acrylic Crystal
* Crown: Original HMT Crown
* Caseback: Original Stainless Steel Screw-Down Caseback
* Caseback Markings: Para Shock, Steel Back, Water Resistant, India, Factory Production Details
* Bracelet/Strap: Black Crocodile-Embossed Leather Strap (currently fitted)
* Country of Origin: India
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Condition
* New Old Stock (NOS)
* Original unused watch preserved for decades.
* Original dial, case, movement, crown, crystal, and caseback.
* Running well with a smooth hand-winding movement.
* Excellent cosmetic condition with crisp fluted bezel, sharp factory engravings, and a beautifully preserved dial.
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Important Note
This is an original New Old Stock (NOS) vintage watch preserved in unused condition for decades. Minor storage marks or natural ageing may be present due to long-term storage. The original bracelet or strap may have deteriorated during storage and may be replaced with a new bracelet or strap for the best wearing experience. The watch head, dial, case, and movement remain original unless otherwise stated.
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Why Collect This HMT Amar?
* Genuine NOS collector’s piece
* Original champagne sunburst dial with classic Roman numeral layout
* Iconic fluted bezel unique to the HMT Amar
* Original gold-plated case with stainless steel screw-down caseback
* Legendary HMT Caliber 0231 hand-winding movement with 17 jewels and Para Shock protection
* Elegant vintage dress watch inspired by timeless luxury aesthetics
* Increasingly difficult to find in untouched NOS condition
* A standout example of HMT’s golden era of mechanical watchmaking, combining refined design, dependable engineering, and exceptional collectability.
