The HMT Vivek is a distinctive vintage mechanical dress watch that showcases HMT’s elegant design language from the golden era of Indian watchmaking. This New Old Stock (NOS) example has been preserved in unused condition for decades and features a beautiful original champagne sunburst dial with applied baton hour markers, classic stick hands, and a practical date display positioned at 6 o’clock. Housed in its characteristic cushion-shaped stainless steel case and powered by a reliable HMT mechanical hand-winding movement, the Vivek combines timeless aesthetics with dependable mechanical performance. Untouched NOS examples of this model have become increasingly difficult to find, making it a desirable addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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Details
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Vivek
* Movement: Original HMT Mechanical Hand-Winding Movement
* Calibre: Factory HMT Hand-Winding Date Calibre
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Shock Protection: Shock Proof
* Dial: Original Champagne Sunburst Dial
* Dial Finish: Sunburst Champagne Finish
* Dial Markings: HMT, Vivek, SHOCK PROOF, 17 JEWELS, MADE IN INDIA
* Hands: Original Polished Baton Hands with Centre Seconds Hand
* Hour Markers: Applied Polished Baton Indices
* Calendar: Date Display at 6 O’clock
* Case: Cushion-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: HMT, VIVEK, INDIA, SHOCK PROOF, WATER RESISTANT, STAINLESS STEEL
* Bracelet: Stainless Steel Jubilee-Style 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 Vivek?
* Genuine NOS collector’s piece
* Original champagne sunburst dial with date display at 6 o’clock
* Reliable HMT mechanical hand-winding movement
* 17-jewel mechanical calibre with shock protection
* Distinctive cushion-shaped stainless steel case with stainless steel Jubilee-style bracelet
* Elegant vintage styling suitable for both collectors and everyday wear
* An increasingly hard-to-find HMT model representing the golden era of Indian mechanical watchmaking.
