A timeless vintage HMT manual-winding dress watch featuring a clean white dial, polished silver-toned linear stick indices, minimalist silver-toned hands, a dark sweep seconds hand, and traditional “Tarun” cursive branding alongside the HMT logo. The dial also carries classic “PARA SHOCK” and “17 JEWELS” markings, giving the watch an unmistakable vintage HMT character.
Its polished round silver-toned case presents a classic, versatile profile that works equally well with formal or casual attire. Powered by a 17-jewel mechanical hand-winding movement, this HMT Tarun represents the straightforward, functional design language that made vintage Indian mechanical watches so collectible.
The stainless steel case back carries period technical markings including “PARA SHOCK,” “WATER & DUST PROTECTED,” “STAINLESS STEEL BACK,” and reference 05 70 67.
This example is offered in New Old Stock (NOS) Style condition, featuring a clean, unworn-looking vintage case. It is paired with a new aftermarket black textured leather strap, providing a fresh and practical wearing option.
Collector’s Note
HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) holds an iconic place in the history of Indian watchmaking. Its vintage mechanical watches have become an important part of India’s horological heritage and continue to attract collectors for their distinctive designs, mechanical movements, and unmistakable Indian identity.
The Tarun is a classic HMT dress-watch design, characterized by its restrained dial layout, traditional cursive branding, and hand-wound mechanical movement. The crisp white dial, silver-toned case, and clean proportions give this example a particularly versatile vintage appearance.
The combination of a 17-jewel mechanical movement, reference 05 70 67, clean white dial, and NOS-style case condition makes this an appealing choice for collectors looking for a well-preserved vintage HMT dress watch.
Specifications
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Tarun
* Reference: 05 70 67
* Movement: Mechanical — Manual Winding
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Dial: Clean White Dial
* Dial Markers: Silver-Toned Linear Stick Indices
* Hands: Silver-Toned Linear Hands with Dark Sweep Seconds Hand
* Dial Markings: “PARA SHOCK” / “17 JEWELS”
* Case Shape: Round
* Case Finish: Polished Silver-Toned
* Case Width: Approx. 34–36 mm, excluding crown
* Lug-to-Lug: Approx. 40–42 mm
* Strap: New Aftermarket Black Textured Leather Strap
* Origin: India
Case Back
The stainless steel case back is stamped with:
* HMT logo
* Reference 05 70 67
* “STAINLESS STEEL BACK”
* “PARA SHOCK”
* “WATER & DUST PROTECTED”
* “MADE IN INDIA”
Condition
New Old Stock (NOS) Style
The vintage silver-toned case is in clean, unworn NOS-style condition and retains a well-preserved appearance.
The watch is currently fitted with a new aftermarket black textured leather strap, which is not original to the watch.
Please examine the product photographs carefully, as they provide the most accurate representation of the watch’s actual condition and appearance.
Why You’ll Love It
* Classic vintage HMT Tarun design
* Clean white dial with silver-toned linear indices
* Traditional cursive Tarun branding
* 17-jewel manual-winding mechanical movement
* Distinctive dark sweep seconds hand
* Classic “Para Shock” dial and case-back markings
* Reference 05 70 67
* Polished round silver-toned case
* Clean NOS-style vintage case condition
* New aftermarket black textured leather strap
* Excellent everyday vintage dress-watch proportions
* Strong addition to a collection of vintage Indian mechanical watches
Important Note
Due to the age and nature of vintage manual-winding mechanical movements, timekeeping performance may vary and may not meet the accuracy standards of modern quartz watches.
The watch is supplied with a new aftermarket strap, which should not be considered original to the watch.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, vintage watches are not pressure-tested and should not be assumed to be water-resistant despite water/dust protection markings on the case back.
All measurements are approximate. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchase, as they form an important part of the condition description.
