{"product_id":"nos-hmt-chirag-mechanical-olive-gradient-dial","title":"NOS HMT Chirag Mechanical – Olive Gradient Dial (Not Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HMT Chirag is one of the more visually distinctive late-era mechanical dress watches produced by HMT, recognized for its bold oval-tonneau case architecture and vibrant fumé-style dial execution. Unlike conventional minimalist HMT references, the Chirag embraced a more contemporary retro aesthetic with its gradient olive-gold dial, dual-tone applied indices, and striking orange-arrow seconds hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis New Old Stock example stands out with exceptionally preserved factory finishing, retaining its sharp brushed case lines, flawless dial surface, untouched handset, and original signed HMT bracelet. Finding a Chirag in true NOS condition with original packaging has become increasingly uncommon, making this piece especially appealing to collectors focused on preserved vintage Indian mechanical watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HMT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chirag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e India\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HMT Caliber 0231\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mechanical Hand-Winding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJewels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17 Jewels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShock Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Para Shock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oval \/ Tonneau-style\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brushed Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel Screw-Down Back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marked Water Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial \u0026amp; Hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal olive green to sunburst gold gradient dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark vignette outer dial border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied dual-tone block hour markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite printed outer minute track\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden baton-style hour and minute hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange\/red arrow-tipped central seconds hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial signed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“hmt Chirag”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“PARA SHOCK”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“17 JEWELS”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“MADE IN INDIA 0231”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal period-correct stainless steel bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-link brushed finish design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal signed HMT fold-over clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue New Old Stock (NOS) condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharp unpolished case edges and finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePristine dial with no visible aging or discoloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean indices and untouched handset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal bracelet preserved excellently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes period-correct original packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage mechanical hand-winding watch. Minor time variation is normal due to the age and mechanical nature of the movement. While this example is preserved in NOS condition, vintage watches are best handled with reasonable care and are not recommended for modern water exposure despite original water resistance markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watchex India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52732214247648,"sku":null,"price":3250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9776\/9696\/files\/3FD7016B-0F46-4CF5-890C-B5A13518B066.jpg?v=1779542566","url":"https:\/\/watchexindia.com\/products\/nos-hmt-chirag-mechanical-olive-gradient-dial","provider":"Watchex India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}