{"product_id":"vintage-hmt-chirag-manual-wind-brown-dial-men-s-dress-watch-watchex-india","title":"Vintage HMT Chirag Manual-Wind Brown Dial Men’s Dress Watch | Watchex India","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a classic piece of Indian horology to your collection with this vintage HMT Chirag manual-winding mechanical watch. Featuring a rich brown dial with warm gold-toned accents and a distinctive cushion-style stainless steel case, this timepiece captures the understated character of vintage HMT watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch features a brown sunburst\/gradient dial with applied gold-toned hour markers, matching hands, sweep seconds, and traditional HMT Chirag branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is powered by an original HMT manual-winding mechanical movement and housed in a polished stainless steel cushion-style case. The original stainless steel case back carries period markings including “WATER RESISTANT,” “STAINLESS STEEL,” and “SHOCK.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is paired with a matching stainless steel link bracelet, giving it an integrated vintage appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is presented in vintage pre-owned condition, with normal signs of age and wear consistent with a vintage mechanical watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) holds an important place in the history of Indian watchmaking. Vintage HMT mechanical watches are appreciated for their distinctive model names, classic case designs, mechanical movements, and connection to India’s domestic watchmaking heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HMT Chirag stands out with its warm brown dial, gold-toned furniture, and cushion-style case, offering a particularly classic vintage dress-watch character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Brand: HMT\u003cbr\u003e* Model: Chirag\u003cbr\u003e* Reference \/ Serial Number: 130279\u003cbr\u003e* Movement: Original HMT Manual-Winding Mechanical\u003cbr\u003e* Movement Type: Mechanical — Manual Winding\u003cbr\u003e* Dial: Brown Sunburst \/ Gradient Dial\u003cbr\u003e* Markers: Gold-Toned Applied Hour Markers\u003cbr\u003e* Dial Branding: HMT + Chirag\u003cbr\u003e* Hands: Matching Gold-Toned Hands with Sweep Seconds\u003cbr\u003e* Case: Stainless Steel Cushion-Style Case\u003cbr\u003e* Case Finish: Polished\u003cbr\u003e* Crystal: Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e* Bracelet: Stainless Steel Link Bracelet\u003cbr\u003e* Clasp: Standard Clasp\u003cbr\u003e* Origin: India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original stainless steel case back carries period markings including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* HMT Logo\u003cbr\u003e* Reference \/ Serial Number: 130279\u003cbr\u003e* WATER RESISTANT\u003cbr\u003e* STAINLESS STEEL\u003cbr\u003e* SHOCK\u003cbr\u003e* Period HMT case-back markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Pre-Owned Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch retains its vintage HMT Chirag dial, stainless steel case, manual-winding mechanical movement, and stainless steel bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case, crystal, dial, and bracelet show normal signs of age, light wear, and character consistent with a vintage pre-owned mechanical watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is fitted with a matching stainless steel link bracelet with a standard clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer carefully to all product photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Classic vintage HMT Chirag design\u003cbr\u003e* Rich brown sunburst\/gradient dial\u003cbr\u003e* Warm gold-toned applied markers and hands\u003cbr\u003e* Original HMT manual-winding mechanical movement\u003cbr\u003e* Distinctive cushion-style stainless steel case\u003cbr\u003e* Original vintage dial and case\u003cbr\u003e* Original case-back reference 130279\u003cbr\u003e* Matching stainless steel bracelet\u003cbr\u003e* Traditional HMT styling\u003cbr\u003e* A characterful addition to a collection of vintage Indian mechanical watches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement should ideally be inspected and serviced by a qualified watchmaker if its recent service history is unknown. Vintage mechanical movements can require periodic servicing to maintain stable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “WATER RESISTANT” marking is a period case-back marking and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of present-day water resistance. Gaskets, seals, crystal, crown, and case-back components naturally deteriorate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “SHOCK” marking is also a period case-back marking and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of present-day shock resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless specifically stated otherwise, vintage watches are not pressure-tested and should not be assumed to be water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll measurements are approximate. Please examine all product photographs carefully before purchase, as photographs form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watchex India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67618111258848,"sku":null,"price":2950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9776\/9696\/files\/Vintage_HMT_Chirag_Manual-Wind_Brown_Dial_Men_s_Dress_Watch_Watchex_India.jpg?v=1790631109","url":"https:\/\/watchexindia.com\/products\/vintage-hmt-chirag-manual-wind-brown-dial-men-s-dress-watch-watchex-india","provider":"Watchex India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}