A striking black-dial HMT Kohinoor featuring a clean matte-black dial, contrasting silver-tone baton indices and luminous detailing. The watch is powered by the original HMT 0231 17-jewel manual-winding movement and retains its original stainless-steel case.
This example is paired with an aftermarket stainless-steel Milanese mesh bracelet and features a redial/refinished dial, making it important to distinguish the original components from the replaced elements.
Collector’s Note
The Kohinoor is one of HMT’s most recognizable vintage mechanical designs, appreciated for its compact cushion-style case and simple, highly legible dial. The black-dial configuration gives this example a particularly versatile and understated character.
The watch retains its original HMT case and 0231 movement, while the dial has been refinished and the bracelet has been replaced with an aftermarket Milanese mesh bracelet.
Specifications
* Brand: HMT – Hindustan Machine Tools
* Model: Kohinoor – Black Dial Variant
* Origin: Made in India
* Movement: HMT 0231
* Movement Type: Mechanical – Manual Winding
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Shock Protection: HMT Para Shock
* Dial: Matte Black
* Dial Condition: Redial / Refinished
* Hour Markers: Applied silver-tone baton indices with luminous dots
* Hands: Silver-tone hour, minute and central seconds hands with luminous inserts
* Case: Stainless Steel – Original
* Case Shape: Tonneau / Cushion
* Case Finish: Brushed case with polished bezel
* Case Back: Original Screw-Down Stainless Steel
* Bracelet: Aftermarket Stainless-Steel Milanese / Mesh
* Lug Width: Approx. 18 mm
* Approx. Case Diameter: 36 mm excluding crown
* Approx. Lug-to-Lug: 43 mm
* Approx. Case Thickness: 10.5–11 mm including crystal
Case Back Details
The original stainless-steel screw-down case back features:
* HMT stamped logo with INDIA below
* 03 01 92 serial / production marking
* SHOCK PROOF
* WATER RESISTANT
* STAINLESS STEEL
Movement Highlights
The watch houses its original HMT 0231 17-jewel manual-winding movement with HMT’s Para Shock protection system. The 0231 is part of HMT’s classic hand-wound movement family derived from the licensed Citizen 0201 architecture.
Why You’ll Love It
* Classic HMT Kohinoor silhouette
* Striking matte-black dial
* Original HMT case and movement
* 17-jewel HMT 0231 manual-winding calibre
* Distinctive silver-tone indices and luminous detailing
* Compact vintage proportions
* Excellent everyday-wearable vintage aesthetic
Important Note
This is a pre-owned vintage mechanical watch. The case and movement are original, while the dial is a redial/refinished dial and the Milanese mesh bracelet is aftermarket/replacement. The stated dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly due to measurement method. Due to its vintage age, minor signs of wear may be present. Mechanical watches may require servicing depending on their individual condition and usage. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition and configuration of the watch.
