An elegant and increasingly hard-to-find vintage ladies’ mechanical timepiece, the HMT Usha represents the charm of classic Indian watchmaking in its purest form. This particular example is preserved in NOS (New Old Stock) condition, featuring a beautifully retained champagne sunburst dial, refined tonneau-shaped case, and original HMT jubilee-style bracelet. Compact, graceful, and powered by a dependable hand-winding movement with Para Shock protection, the Usha was designed as a sophisticated everyday dress watch for women during the golden era of HMT production.
Details
Brand: HMT
Model: Usha
Watch Type: Vintage Ladies Dress Watch
Movement: Mechanical Hand-Winding Movement
Jewels: Likely 17 Jewels (typical for HMT ladies’ mechanical models)
Shock Protection: Para Shock System
Winding Type: Manual Wind
Country of Origin: India
Dial & Hands
Elegant champagne/gold sunburst dial
Classic Arabic numeral hour markers
Applied minute track around outer dial
Stylized vintage HMT logo below 12 o’clock
“Usha” model script beneath logo
“PARA SHOCK” text above 6 o’clock
Slim polished golden dauphine-style hands
Case & Dimensions
Polished stainless steel tonneau/barrel-shaped case
Smooth integrated bezel design
Stainless steel screw-down caseback
Signed-style vintage crown at 3 o’clock
Approximate dial diameter: 20–22 mm
Approximate case width including crown: 23–25 mm
Approximate lug-to-lug length: 28–30 mm
Crystal
Clear acrylic crystal
Bracelet
Original stainless steel jubilee-style bracelet
Fold-over clasp with embossed HMT logo
Bracelet appears original to the watch
Caseback Markings
Stainless Steel
Water Resistant
Factory serial/production engravings present
Condition
Genuine NOS (New Old Stock) condition
Exceptionally clean and well-preserved dial
Minimal to no visible wear on case and bracelet
Original bracelet and clasp retained
Crystal remains clear with strong vintage presentation
Excellent collector-grade cosmetic condition
Important Note
This is a vintage mechanical hand-winding watch and requires manual winding for operation. Despite NOS condition, minor signs of long-term storage may be present. Vintage mechanical watches may require periodic servicing for optimal accuracy and long-term reliability.
