A classic HMT Vivek hand-winding mechanical watch presented in New Old Stock (NOS) condition, featuring a warm champagne-gold dial, polished stainless-steel case and an original-style multi-link stainless-steel bracelet.
Powered by HMT’s in-house 0233 hand-winding mechanical movement, this 17-jewel watch represents the straightforward mechanical character of vintage Indian watchmaking. The dial features a stepped outer chapter ring, printed dot hour markers and clean stick-style hands, giving the watch a refined and understated vintage appearance.
Collector’s Note
The HMT Vivek is a fine example of HMT’s classic mechanical watch designs, combining a simple, legible dial with a dependable hand-winding movement.
This particular example is especially appealing in New Old Stock condition, retaining crisp factory-style case geometry, clean dial printing and the original period character associated with an unworn or essentially unworn vintage watch.
The warm champagne-gold dial is complemented by a stepped outer chapter ring, printed dot hour markers and clean stick hands. The polished stainless-steel case and multi-link bracelet complete its classic vintage appearance.
The watch is powered by HMT’s in-house 0233 mechanical movement, featuring 17 jewels and Para Shock protection.
Specifications
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Brand: HMT
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Model: Vivek
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Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
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Movement: HMT In-house 0233
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Movement Type: Hand-winding Mechanical
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Jewels: 17 Jewels
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Shock Protection: Para Shock
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Dial Colour: Champagne / Gold Tone
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Dial Design: Stepped outer chapter ring
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Hour Markers: Printed Dot Markers
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Hands: Stick-style Hands
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Case Material: Stainless Steel
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Case Finish: Polished
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Crystal: Acrylic / Plexiglass
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Case Back Reference: HMT 0396
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Case Back: Screw-down Stainless Steel
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Water Resistance: Water Resistant
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Bracelet: Original-style Multi-link Stainless Steel Bracelet
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Bracelet Construction: Folded-link
Dial Details
The watch features a warm champagne-gold tone dial with a clean and restrained vintage layout.
The dial includes:
- Champagne / gold-tone dial surface
- Stepped outer chapter ring
- Printed dot hour markers
- Clean stick-style hands
- HMT branding
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India 023 signature at the lower portion of the dial
The simple dial architecture gives the watch a classic and highly wearable vintage appearance.
Case Design
The watch features a polished stainless-steel case with crisp factory-style geometry.
The clean case profile, polished surfaces and stepped dial work together to create the understated appearance associated with classic HMT mechanical watches.
Being an NOS example, the case retains its original-style finishing without the typical signs of wrist wear found on regularly worn vintage watches.
Case Back Details
The watch features a stainless-steel screw-down case back with the case-back reference HMT 0396.
The case back carries the period HMT markings:
- HMT INDIA
- 0396
- WATER RESISTANT
- STAINLESS STEEL
- SHOCKPROOF
The 0396 marking refers to the case-back/reference code and should not be confused with the movement calibre.
The watch itself is powered by the HMT 0233 mechanical movement.
Movement Highlights
At the heart of the watch is HMT’s in-house 0233 hand-winding mechanical movement.
Movement Specifications
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Caliber: HMT 0233
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Movement Type: Manual / Hand-winding Mechanical
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Jewels: 17
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Shock Protection: Para Shock
The movement is manually wound through the crown, providing the traditional mechanical interaction that makes vintage HMT watches particularly appealing to collectors.
Crystal
The watch is fitted with an acrylic / Plexiglass crystal, consistent with the construction commonly found on vintage mechanical watches of this period.
The crystal contributes to the watch’s authentic vintage character.
Bracelet
The watch is fitted with an original-style multi-link stainless-steel folded-link bracelet.
The bracelet complements the polished stainless-steel case and maintains the period-correct appearance of the watch.
Its multi-link construction gives the compact case a more substantial presence on the wrist while retaining the classic vintage aesthetic.
New Old Stock Condition
This example is offered in New Old Stock (NOS) condition.
The watch retains the characteristics expected from an unworn or essentially unworn vintage example, including:
- Crisp case geometry
- Clean factory-style finishing
- Sharp dial printing
- Clean dial presentation
- Original period detailing
- No typical signs of wrist wear
NOS refers to a vintage watch that has remained unused or essentially unworn from its original production period. It does not mean the watch was recently manufactured.
Why You’ll Love It
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Genuine HMT Vivek
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New Old Stock (NOS) condition
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HMT in-house 0233 mechanical movement
- 17-jewel hand-winding calibre
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Para Shock protection
- Warm champagne-gold dial
- Stepped outer chapter ring
- Printed dot hour markers
- Clean stick-style hands
- Polished stainless-steel case
- Acrylic / Plexiglass crystal
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HMT 0396 case-back reference
- Original-style multi-link stainless-steel bracelet
- Folded-link bracelet construction
- Period HMT case-back markings
- Classic example of Indian mechanical watchmaking
Important Note
This is a vintage HMT mechanical watch in NOS condition. NOS does not mean recently manufactured; the watch is from its original production period and may have experienced storage-related ageing over the years.
As with all vintage mechanical watches, servicing may be recommended depending on the watch’s current running condition. Timekeeping accuracy and power reserve can vary with age, storage conditions and service history.
Minor storage marks or age-related variations may be present even on an NOS watch. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the watch, case, dial, crystal and bracelet before purchase.
