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Watch/Dial originality

Hey guys, got this HMT rajat from a thrift shop. I have a gut feeling the dial might not be original. What do you think?

u/Past_Tooth_5168 — 2 days ago
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Finally brought home a piece of Karnataka heritage — HMT Gandaberunda 🟥🟨🦅

Being a Kannadiga and a native Bengalurean, owning this piece had been a long-standing wish of mine. My love for my beloved ooru aside, having the royal emblem of Karnataka — the Gandaberunda — on my wrist feels truly special and a matter of pride.

Yes, it may be “just another quartz” to many, but this watch was never about the movement for me — it was about identity, heritage and emotion.

I had especially wanted the steel bracelet variant, but those usually disappear within a day or two. Completely out of the blue, I called the Barton Centre showroom and was told they had exactly one piece left — and fortunately, it was the steel strap version I had been hoping for.

The best part? They pulled this beauty out of an old iron almirah 😁😆 and handed it over. Somehow that moment made it feel less like buying a watch and more like being handed a generational keepsake carrying a small piece of Karnataka’s heritage.

u/asp1re2winz — 4 days ago
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Did I get scammed with my HMT kohinoor?

Buying an HMT has always been my dream, but we all know how lousy it is to acquire one from the official website of HMT India.

I'm a final year b.tech student and nothing attracts me more than a good ol mechanical watch movement and vintage muscle cars. One of which I can't afford. For the fact, this is a gift by my college friends considering how bat-crap crazy I was for these collectibles.

But it turns out, just after a few months the movement gave up. The hands were not working properly and it got a huge error margin in a 24 hour winding.

When I contacted the dealer they said, they are not doing servicing at the moment and asked me to come back later. I tried visiting a few watch repair shops in delhi and no one touched it.

It's heartbreaking for me as it was supposed to be the beginning of my watch collection journey.

Can anyone help me out?

u/West-Pilot-4047 — 7 days ago
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How do I acquire an HMT mechanical watch online?

Is it even realistically possible to buy an HMT mechanical online anymore?

I’m from a state where there’s no official HMT showroom, so online is basically my only option. I’ve been trying for months to get something like a Kohinoor, Janata, Pilot etc. from the official website, but it feels impossible.

Half the time the watches are permanently “out of stock”, and now models like the Kohinoor mechanical don’t even seem to be listed anymore. I keep hearing that HMT has stopped/limited movement production and that the whole company is slowly winding down. From what I understand, most manufacturing stopped years ago and they’re mainly selling leftover inventory or outsourced models now.

Meanwhile resellers are asking absurd prices for even basic models.

I’ve seen people say:

- the site restocks randomly for a few minutes,

- Bangalore stores still get some stock,

- bots/collectors grab them instantly,

- or that mechanicals may never properly return again.

Some people even say they checked the site 20-30 times a day before finally getting one 😭

So I genuinely wanted to ask collectors here:

- Has anyone successfully bought a mechanical HMT from the official site recently?

- Are Kohinoor/Janata/Pilot mechanicals effectively discontinued online?

- Is there any pattern to restocks anymore?

- Are there reliable ways to track drops?

- Or is the only realistic option now paying reseller prices / buying NOS pieces?

I really wanted to own at least one classic Indian hand-wound HMT, but right now it feels like trying to catch a mythical creature.

Another thing that confuses me is the whole refurbished/aftermarket scene.

Sites like Tawakkal Watches,Watchtopia, Watchitmove etc. seem to be the only places where these classic HMT mechanicals are actually available regularly. But then people say most of these are refurbished/modded/franken watches with aftermarket dials, cases, straps, hands etc., and sometimes even questionable movements. Some buyers say they work fine, others say the watches stopped working within days or had crown/movement issues.

And from what I can tell, most of these sellers don’t really provide proper warranty or long-term after-sales support either. If something goes wrong, you basically have to go to a local watchmaker yourself.

So now I’m wondering:

if I somehow DO manage to buy directly from the official HMT website,

- Does HMT still properly honor warranty/service requests?

- Is their support responsive nowadays?

- Are official HMT mechanicals still genuinely “new old stock” with original parts?

- Or is the difference mainly just authenticity + warranty card?

- Has anyone here actually used HMT warranty recently?

At this point I honestly can’t figure out whether I should:

  1. keep waiting endlessly for an official restock,

  2. buy an aftermarket/refurbished piece from Tawakkal/Watchtopia,

  3. hunt local vintage stores,

  4. or just give up on owning a proper HMT mechanical 😭

Any suggestions would be deeply appreciated appreciated 🙏🫠

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u/Kitchen_Ad_1050 — 8 days ago
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The watch dial lives up to the model's name - Sangam/Confluence. One can clearly see a confluence of lines, for example, leading to a style that is at once quirky and formal.

u/Kiti_Vaajle — 8 days ago
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HMT Pilot | Availability Post Only | Rules Followed

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u/ScarcitySuperb3539 — 9 days ago
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Hmt Kohinoor [price- 1800+shipping ] [ timestamp-YES]( fef possible in Hyd)

HMT Kohinoor Luxury Dial - Modified Mechanical Watch
Beautiful modified HMT Kohinoor mechanical watch featuring a rich sunburst dial and jubilee bracelet. A stylish vintage inspired timepiece powered by the trusted original HMT mechanical movement.
Specifications: • Case size: 36mm
• Original HMT 17 jewels manual winding movement
Aftermarket sunburst dial

Aftermarket jubilee bracelet
• Manual mechanical movement (no battery)
Condition:
Fresh custom build. Movement original HMT, running well.
Note: Case, dial and bracelet are aftermarket. Movement is original HMT.
A good affordable mechanical watch for daily use or vintage style lovers.

Hmt Kohinoor [price- 1800+shipping ] [ timestamp-YES]( fef possible in Hyd)
Hmt Kohinoor 1800+shipping ( fef possible in Hyd)

u/Rohit_1440 — 12 days ago