A striking vintage HMT Kanchan Supreme automatic featuring a sophisticated white textured dial with a subtle geometric pattern, complemented by a combination of bold Arabic numerals and polished stick indices, a day-date window at the 3 o’clock position, and a classic gold-toned handset. Its rounded, wide-beveled gold-plated cushion case profile captures the distinctive retro character of vintage Indian automatic dress watches.
Powered by a 21-jewel automatic mechanical movement, this HMT Kanchan Supreme carries the traditional HMT branding on the dial. The model name and reference 820313 are clearly marked, providing an essential point of identification for collectors.
This example is offered in New Old Stock (NOS) condition, featuring an unworn vintage gold-plated case. The watch has been paired with a new aftermarket black faux-crocodile leather strap with white contrast stitching, serving as a refined modern wearing option while remaining clearly identified as aftermarket.
Collector’s Note
HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) holds an iconic place in the history of Indian watchmaking. Established as a public-sector undertaking with technical collaboration from Citizen, HMT mechanical and automatic watches have become a cherished part of India’s horological heritage.
The Kanchan Supreme stands out for its substantial cushion-case geometry, textured dial and practical day-date complication. Combined with a 21-jewel self-winding automatic movement, this configuration offers both distinctive vintage character and everyday wearability.
Finding an HMT automatic with an unworn NOS case makes this particular example especially appealing to collectors seeking exceptionally well-preserved vintage Indian watches.
Specifications
* Brand: HMT
* Model / Reference: Kanchan Supreme / 820313
* Movement: Mechanical — Automatic (Self-Winding)
* Jewels: 21 Jewels
* Dial: White Textured Dial with Inner Track and Day-Date Window
* Dial Markers: Arabic Numeral “12” and Polished Stick Indices
* Hands: Matching Gold-Toned Hands with Sweep Seconds
* Case Shape: Gold-Plated Cushion / Oval Case
* Case Width: Approx. 38 mm
* Lug-to-Lug: Approx. 41–43 mm
* Strap: New Aftermarket Black Faux-Crocodile Leather Strap with White Stitching
* Origin: India
Case Back
The case back is stamped with the HMT logo, “Automatic Supreme”, “Stainless Steel Back”, “WR 3 ATM”, and reference 820313.
Condition
New Old Stock (NOS)
The vintage gold-plated case is in unworn NOS condition and retains its original factory finish. The watch is currently fitted with a new aftermarket black faux-crocodile leather strap with white contrast stitching, which is not original to the watch.
Please refer to the product photographs for the most accurate representation of the watch’s actual condition.
Why You’ll Love It
* Distinctive vintage gold-plated cushion case design
* Elegant white textured dial with inner track detailing
* Convenient day-date complication
* 21-jewel automatic self-winding mechanical movement
* Classic HMT Kanchan Supreme branding
* Reference 820313 marked on the case back
* Unworn NOS vintage case condition
* Excellent addition to a collection of vintage Indian mechanical and automatic watches
* New leather strap for comfortable everyday wear
Important Note
This is a vintage mechanical watch and should be treated as a collector’s timepiece. Due to the age of vintage automatic movements, timekeeping performance may vary and may not meet the accuracy standards of modern watches.
The watch is supplied with a new aftermarket strap, which should not be considered original to the watch. The case is NOS, but this does not necessarily mean that every internal component or the movement has remained untouched since manufacture.
Although the case back carries a “WR 3 ATM” marking, unless specifically stated otherwise, vintage watches are not pressure-tested and should not be assumed to be water-resistant.
All measurements are approximate. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
