The HMT Chirag is one of the brand’s most distinctive vintage dress watches, admired for its bold 1970s styling and dependable hand-wound movement. This New Old Stock (NOS) example has been preserved in unused condition for decades and features a beautiful original gradient brown/olive sunburst dial that transitions from a warm bronze centre to a darker outer edge. The applied gold and white indices, paired with gold-tone hands, create a striking vintage aesthetic. Housed in a unique cushion-shaped stainless steel case and powered by the legendary HMT Caliber 0231 hand-winding movement, this untouched NOS Chirag is an increasingly scarce find for collectors of classic HMT timepieces.
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Details
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Chirag
* Movement: Original HMT Caliber 0231 Hand-Winding Movement
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Shock Protection: Para Shock
* Dial: Original Gradient Brown/Olive Dial
* Dial Finish: Sunburst Gradient Finish
* Dial Markings: HMT
* Hands: Original Gold-Tone Baton Hands with Centre Seconds Hand
* Hour Markers: Applied Gold and White Baton Indices
* Case: Cushion-Shaped All Stainless Steel Case
* Case Reference: 0231-A88
* Case Diameter: Approx. 35–36 mm (excluding crown)
* Crystal: Original Acrylic Crystal
* Crown: Original HMT Crown
* Caseback: Original Stainless Steel Snap-Back
* Caseback Markings: All Stainless Steel, Water Resistant, Shock Protected, India, Case Reference 0231-A88, Factory Production Details
* Factory Code: Factory 4 (Ranibagh Unit)
* Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet (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 sharp case edges, crisp engravings, and a well-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 may have deteriorated or rusted 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 Chirag?
* Genuine NOS collector’s piece
* Original gradient brown/olive sunburst dial with a distinctive vintage aesthetic
* Legendary HMT Caliber 0231 hand-winding movement with 17 jewels and Para Shock protection
* Rare cushion-shaped stainless steel case unique to the Chirag
* Factory 4 (Ranibagh) production with original case reference 0231-A88
* Increasingly difficult to find in untouched NOS condition
* A fine example of HMT’s golden era of mechanical watchmaking, combining reliability, unique styling, and excellent collectability.
