{"product_id":"vintage-hmt-gautam-mechanical-hand-winding-watch","title":"Vintage HMT Gautam Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn iconic vintage Indian dress watch, the HMT Gautam stands out for its bold geometric case architecture and unmistakable retro styling. Featuring a unique hexagonal\/octagonal TV-style case paired with a sunburst silver dial, the Gautam perfectly captures the futuristic industrial design language popular during the 1970s and 1980s. Powered by the dependable HMT 0231 hand-wound movement, this piece remains one of the more visually distinctive classic HMT models sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gautam\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mechanical Hand-Winding (HMT Caliber 0231)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJewels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17 Jewels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShock Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Para Shock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Water Resistant marking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hexagonal \/ Octagonal TV-Dial inspired case with raised octagonal bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 36mm–38mm excluding crown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDial Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunburst Silver \/ Champagne Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slender baton hands\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIndices:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimalist stick hour markers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaseback Markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMT Logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePara Shock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial \/ Batch Code: 050681\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDial \u0026amp; Hands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean original dial with minimal visible aging. The “hmt GAUTAM” branding, “PARA SHOCK 17 JEWELS” text, and factory emblem at 6 o’clock remain sharp and well-preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong angular factory finishing retained with only light hairline scratches consistent with vintage age and careful usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear and transparent with good visibility across the dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Currently paired with an aftermarket vintage-style flat-link stainless steel bracelet complementing the retro case profile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Bracelet has been changed during its lifetime.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage mechanical timepiece and may show minor cosmetic wear, patina, or aging consistent with its age. Water resistance is not guaranteed due to the vintage nature of the watch. Servicing history is unknown unless explicitly mentioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watchex India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52672530546912,"sku":null,"price":2550.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9776\/9696\/files\/B31E9B48-C83D-4B65-B170-8E8CD7495C68.jpg?v=1779372154","url":"https:\/\/watchexindia.com\/products\/vintage-hmt-gautam-mechanical-hand-winding-watch","provider":"Watchex India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}