A classic vintage HMT Vivek manual-winding wristwatch featuring a clean silver-grey dial with silver-toned linear indices and matching hands. A sweep seconds hand completes the understated vintage layout, accompanied by traditional “PARA SHOCK”, “17 JEWELS”, and elegant “Vivek” cursive branding alongside the HMT logo.
The watch is housed in an authentic polished stainless steel case and powered by its original 17-jewel mechanical hand-winding movement. Its original case back carries period markings including “STAINLESS STEEL”, “SHOCK PROOF”, and reference 030285.
This example is presented in vintage pre-owned condition, retaining its original dial, case, and movement. It is paired with a black nylon NATO strap, giving the classic watch a more rugged and utilitarian character.
Collector’s Note
HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) holds an iconic place in the history of Indian watchmaking. Vintage HMT mechanical watches have become an important part of India’s horological heritage, appreciated by collectors for their distinctive designs and connection to the country’s watchmaking history.
This HMT Vivek stands out for its clean silver-grey dial, traditional cursive Vivek branding, original mechanical movement, and vintage stainless steel case. Its understated design gives it a versatile character while retaining the distinctive identity of classic HMT mechanical watches.
Specifications
* Brand: HMT
* Model: Vivek
* Reference: 030285
* Movement: Original Mechanical — Manual Winding
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Dial: Original Silver-Grey Dial
* Markers: Silver-Toned Linear Indices
* Dial Branding: Vivek + HMT
* Dial Markings: PARA SHOCK, 17 JEWELS
* Hands: Matching Silver-Toned Linear Hands with Sweep Seconds
* Case: Original Round Stainless Steel Case
* Case Width: Approx. 34–36 mm, excluding crown
* Lug-to-Lug: Approx. 40–42 mm
* Strap: Black Nylon NATO Strap
* Origin: India
Case Back
The original stainless steel case back is stamped with:
* HMT Logo
* Reference: 030285
* INDIA
* STAINLESS STEEL
* SHOCK PROOF
Condition
Vintage Pre-Owned Condition
The watch retains its original vintage HMT Vivek dial, stainless steel case, and 17-jewel mechanical movement. The case and dial show honest signs of age and character consistent with a vintage pre-owned mechanical watch.
The watch is fitted with a black nylon NATO strap, which is not original to the watch.
Please refer carefully to all product photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Why You’ll Love It
* Classic original HMT Vivek case profile
* Clean silver-grey dial with understated linear indices
* Original 17-jewel manual-winding mechanical movement
* Original vintage stainless steel case and dial
* Traditional HMT Vivek cursive branding
* Reference 030285 on the original case back
* Black NATO strap for a rugged, versatile look
* Characterful addition to a collection of vintage Indian mechanical watches
Important Note
Due 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.
The watch is supplied with a black nylon NATO strap, which should not be considered original to the watch.
The “SHOCK PROOF” marking is a period case-back marking and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of present-day performance. Unless specifically stated otherwise, vintage watches are not pressure-tested and should not be assumed to be water-resistant.
All measurements are approximate. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchase, as they form an important part of the condition description.
