The HMT Uttam is a distinctive vintage mechanical dress watch that reflects HMT’s elegant design philosophy during the golden era of Indian watchmaking. This New Old Stock (NOS) example has been been preserved in unused condition for decades and features a clean champagne dial with the signature cursive Uttam script, complemented by polished baton hands and minimalist hour markers. Housed in its characteristic tonneau-shaped stainless steel case with integrated hidden lugs and powered by the legendary HMT 0231 hand-wound movement, the Uttam offers timeless styling and dependable mechanical performance. Untouched NOS examples like this have become increasingly difficult to source, making it a desirable addition to any vintage HMT collection.
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Details
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Uttam
* Reference / Calibre: 0231
* Movement: Original HMT Calibre 0231 Mechanical Hand-Winding
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Shock Protection: Para Shock
* Dial: Original Champagne Dial
* Dial Finish: Matte Champagne Finish
* Dial Markings: HMT, Uttam, PARA SHOCK, 17 JEWELS, MADE IN INDIA
* Hands: Original Polished Baton Hands
* Hour Markers: Applied Polished Baton Indices
* Case: Tonneau-Shaped Stainless Steel Case
* Case Diameter: Approx. 35–36 mm (excluding crown)
* Lug Width: 18 mm
* Crystal: Original Acrylic Crystal
* Crown: Original HMT Crown
* Caseback: Original Stainless Steel Screw-Back
* Caseback Markings: WATER RESISTANT, PARA SHOCK, STAINLESS STEEL, MADE IN INDIA, Factory Serial Number
* Bracelet: Stainless Steel 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 smooth hand-winding operation.
* 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 Uttam?
* Genuine NOS collector’s piece
* Original champagne dial with the distinctive Uttam script
* Reliable HMT 0231 hand-winding movement
* 17-jewel mechanical calibre with Para Shock protection
* Elegant tonneau-shaped stainless steel case with timeless vintage styling
* Clean and versatile design suitable for both collectors and everyday wear
* An increasingly hard-to-find HMT model representing the golden era of Indian mechanical watchmaking.
