The HMT Chethan is a refined vintage mechanical watch that perfectly reflects HMT’s timeless design philosophy. This New Old Stock (NOS) example features a beautiful champagne sunburst dial, elegant gold-tone baton hands and indices, and a distinctive rounded TV-shaped stainless steel case. Powered by the dependable HMT 0231 hand-wound movement, the Chethan offers understated vintage charm while remaining an increasingly scarce model among collectors. Preserved in unused condition for decades, this watch is an exceptional addition to any Indian vintage watch collection.
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Details
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Chethan
* Reference / Calibre: 0231
* Movement: Original HMT Calibre 0231 Mechanical Hand-Winding
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Shock Protection: Para Shock
* Dial: Original Champagne Sunburst Dial
* Dial Markings: HMT, Chethan, PARA SHOCK, 17 JEWELS, MADE IN INDIA
* Hands: Original Gold Baton Hands
* Hour Markers: Applied Gold Baton Indices with Black Inserts
* Case Shape: Rounded TV / Cushion Case
* Case Material: Stainless Steel
* Crystal: Original Acrylic Crystal
* Crown: Original HMT Crown
* Caseback: Original Stainless Steel Snap-Back
* Caseback Markings: HMT Logo, 0231, SHOCK RESISTANT, WATER RESISTANT, ST. STEEL
* Bracelet: Original Stainless Steel Bracelet
* Country of Origin: India
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Condition
* New Old Stock (NOS)
* Original unused watch preserved for decades.
* Original dial, case, movement, crown, and caseback.
* Running well with smooth hand-winding operation.
* Excellent cosmetic condition with crisp factory engravings.
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Important Note
This is an original New Old Stock (NOS) vintage HMT watch preserved in unused condition for decades. Minor storage marks or natural ageing may be present due to long-term storage. The original bracelet may have deteriorated or developed light rust during storage and may be replaced with a new bracelet 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 Chethan?
* Genuine NOS collector’s piece
* Original champagne sunburst dial
* Reliable HMT 0231 manual-winding movement
* 17-jewel movement with Para Shock protection
* Distinctive rounded TV-shaped stainless steel case
* Original period stainless steel bracelet
* A lesser-seen HMT model, making it an excellent choice for collectors seeking something beyond the more common Janata and Kohinoor.
