The HMT Shakti is a classic vintage quartz dress watch that embodies HMT’s understated elegance and everyday reliability. This New Old Stock (NOS) example has been preserved in unused condition for decades and features a clean champagne dial with slim baton hour markers, minimalist hands, and a balanced, timeless layout. Encased in a polished stainless steel case and paired with a stainless steel expansion bracelet, the Shakti offers effortless vintage styling combined with dependable quartz precision. Untouched NOS examples have become increasingly uncommon, making this an excellent addition for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage HMT timepieces.
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Details
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Shakti
* Movement: Original HMT Quartz Movement
* Dial: Original Champagne Dial
* Dial Finish: Sunburst Champagne Finish
* Dial Markings: HMT, Shakti, Quartz
* Hands: Original Polished Baton Hands with Centre Seconds Hand
* Hour Markers: Applied Baton Indices
* Case: Round Stainless Steel Case
* Case Diameter: Approx. 33–35 mm (excluding crown)
* Crystal: Original Mineral Crystal
* Crown: Original HMT Crown
* Caseback: Original Stainless Steel Snap-Back
* Caseback Markings: WATER RESISTANT, STAINLESS STEEL BACK, INDIA, Factory Production Details
* Bracelet: Stainless Steel Expansion 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, crystal, and caseback.
* Running well with a smooth quartz movement.
* Excellent cosmetic condition with crisp factory engravings and sharp case finishing.
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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 Shakti?
* Genuine NOS collector’s piece
* Original champagne sunburst dial with clean minimalist styling
* Reliable HMT quartz movement for accurate everyday timekeeping
* Classic stainless steel case with stainless steel expansion bracelet
* Elegant vintage dress watch suitable for both daily wear and collections
* Increasingly difficult to find in untouched NOS condition
* A fine example of HMT’s vintage quartz era, combining simplicity, reliability, and timeless design.
