A distinctive HMT Kohinoor featuring a matte black dial, slim white baton indices, a double index at 12 o’clock, and contrasting gold-tone hands. The dial is framed by a clean outer minute track and carries the classic HMT Kohinoor branding with PARA SHOCK 17 JEWELS and MADE IN INDIA 0231. Powered by its original HMT Calibre 0231 hand-winding mechanical movement and housed in the original stainless-steel cushion-style case, this example is presented on an aftermarket tan-brown crocodile-embossed leather strap.
Collector’s Note
The HMT Kohinoor is known for its compact cushion-style case and understated yet distinctive dial layouts. This example offers an appealing black-and-gold aesthetic while retaining its original HMT case and original Calibre 0231 movement. The dial has been redialed, and the current leather strap is aftermarket. For collectors, this makes the watch best understood as a modified Kohinoor rather than an untouched original-specification example.
Specifications
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Kohinoor
* Category: Modified / Redial
* Dial: Matte black
* Dial Finish: Redial
* Hour Markers: Thin white baton indices
* 12 O’Clock Marker: Double index
* Hands: Gold-tone hour, minute and seconds hands
* Minute Track: Outer printed minute track
* Movement: HMT Calibre 0231
* Movement Type: Hand-winding mechanical
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Case: Original stainless-steel cushion-style case
* Case Design: Angular geometric top facets with brushed finishing
* Case Diameter: Approx. 36 mm excluding crown
* Case Back: Original solid screw-down stainless-steel case back
* Strap: Aftermarket tan/light-brown crocodile-embossed leather
* Buckle: Stainless-steel pin buckle
Case Back Details
The watch retains its original stainless-steel screw-down case back, featuring circular engravings including:
STAINLESS STEEL
PARA SHOCK
WATER RESISTANT
The centre carries the classic HMT logo, with additional stamped codes 2092798 and 005-09.
Movement Highlights
Powering the watch is its original HMT Calibre 0231, a 17-jewel hand-winding mechanical movement. The 0231 is one of HMT’s most recognized mechanical calibres and forms an important part of the brand’s vintage hand-winding watchmaking history.
Why You’ll Love It
* Classic HMT Kohinoor cushion-style case
* Striking matte black dial with gold-tone hands
* Distinctive double marker at 12 o’clock
* Original HMT Calibre 0231 movement
* Original stainless-steel case
* Original engraved screw-down case back
* Compact ~36 mm vintage proportions
* Elegant tan-brown leather presentation
* A characterful modified HMT for collectors and enthusiasts
Important Note
This is a modified HMT Kohinoor and is not presented as an untouched original-specification example. The dial is a redial, while the leather strap is aftermarket. The case and movement are original to the piece as described. These modifications should be considered when evaluating the watch from a collector or originality perspective. Watchex India discloses all known modifications for complete transparency.
