A distinctive HMT Kohinoor featuring a matte white/off-white dial framed by a bold dark outer minute ring. Dark applied baton markers, a double index at 12 o’clock, and contrasting gold-tone/darkened hands create a refined vintage aesthetic. The dial carries the classic HMT logo and Kohinoor script, along with PARA SHOCK 17 JEWELS and the HMT emblem above 6 o’clock. Powered by its original HMT Calibre 0231 hand-winding mechanical movement and housed in its original stainless-steel cushion-style case, this example is paired with an aftermarket brown crocodile-embossed leather strap.
Collector’s Note
The HMT Kohinoor is recognized for its distinctive cushion-shaped case and compact vintage proportions. This example presents an unusual white-dial configuration with a dark contrasting outer ring. It retains its original HMT case and original Calibre 0231 movement, while the dial has been redialed and the leather strap is aftermarket. It is therefore best considered a modified collector piece rather than an untouched original-specification Kohinoor.
Specifications
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Kohinoor
* Category: Modified / Redial
* Dial: Matte white / off-white
* Dial Finish: Redial
* Outer Ring: Dark contrasting minute ring
* Hour Markers: Dark applied baton indices
* 12 O’Clock Marker: Double index
* Hands: Gold-tone / darkened hour, minute and central seconds hands
* Dial Text: HMT, Kohinoor, PARA SHOCK 17 JEWELS
* Movement: Original HMT Calibre 0231
* Movement Type: Hand-winding mechanical
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Case: Original stainless-steel cushion-style case
* Case Finish: Brushed top facets with polished sides
* Case Diameter: Approx. 36 mm excluding crown
* Case Back: Original solid screw-down stainless-steel case back
* Strap: Aftermarket medium-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
WATER RESISTANT
SHOCK RESISTANT
The centre carries the classic HMT logo, with stamped reference codes 2092743 and 34-02.
Movement Highlights
Inside is the original HMT Calibre 0231, a 17-jewel hand-winding mechanical movement. The 0231 is one of HMT’s best-known vintage mechanical calibres and is closely associated with the brand’s classic hand-winding watch range.
Why You’ll Love It
* Classic HMT Kohinoor cushion-style case
* Distinctive white/off-white dial with dark outer ring
* Applied baton hour markers
* 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
* Rich brown leather presentation
* Unusual modified dial configuration for collectors
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 brown 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.
