[Saanil]

Originally Posted by Lij

But the dome shaped watch crystals are only in mechanical and restricted to the Janata, Pilot, Nishat, Saathi and Sona models which are currently on their website but rarely available.

But HMT has stopped making watches right? So members who are buying them are dealing with used HMT's? Or they are buying the last remaining stock which would be lying around with some dealers? In that case, I need to ask few shops in my area if they can help me.

[SPARKled]

My latest Chinese acquisition. A Parnis with a wonderful soft camel leather strap and a seagull automatic movement. This is my second Parnis and I am absolutely loving these watches.

[ipsanand]

Saw this seller selling HMT mechanicals on ebay... Would these be genuine or fake - any experience from the board members?

https://www.ebay.in/sch/m.html?_nkw=...&_skc=50&rt=nc

[shivshanker]

go to https://www.hmtwatches.in/, agreed you might have a limited selection, but atleast you know that the stuff is real

[arindambasu13]

Originally Posted by shivshanker

go to https://www.hmtwatches.in/, agreed you might have a limited selection, but atleast you know that the stuff is real

Extremely poor and limited collection on this website. Out of the few models that are available, most of them are out of stock. I don't think HMT is making any new stock available for their classic and high selling ranges, instead, the ones which are lying as inventory is being sold through this website.

[amvj]

Originally Posted by ipsanand

Saw this seller selling HMT mechanicals on ebay... Would these be genuine or fake - any experience from the board members?

https://www.ebay.in/sch/m.html?_nkw=...&_skc=50&rt=nc

Thank you for posting it here. This link intrigued me as well. The watches looks very pristine. However, I have my doubts too.

The problem with hmtwatches.in is they are not selling the vintage looking watches. Sadly current HMT watches resemble Sonata and Fastrack watches.

[shivshanker]

Originally Posted by arindambasu13

Extremely poor and limited collection on this website. Out of the few models that are available, most of them are out of stock. I don't think HMT is making any new stock available for their classic and high selling ranges, instead, the ones which are lying as inventory is being sold through this website.

My understanding is that all these are "Unsold" watches across India, many of the official showrooms have been closed and the stock has moved to the online store.

[Lij]

Originally Posted by Saanil

But HMT has stopped making watches right? So members who are buying them are dealing with used HMT's? Or they are buying the last remaining stock which would be lying around with some dealers? In that case, I need to ask few shops in my area if they can help me.

Originally Posted by shivshanker

My understanding is that all these are "Unsold" watches across India, many of the official showrooms have been closed and the stock has moved to the online store.

The HMT watches website sell new HMT watches made of probably inventory already lying with them. You'll also get a 1 year manufacturer warranty when you buy from the website.

Originally Posted by ipsanand

Saw this seller selling HMT mechanicals on ebay... Would these be genuine or fake - any experience from the board members?

https://www.ebay.in/sch/m.html?_nkw=...&_skc=50&rt=nc

Originally Posted by arindambasu13

Extremely poor and limited collection on this website. Out of the few models that are available, most of them are out of stock. I don't think HMT is making any new stock available for their classic and high selling ranges, instead, the ones which are lying as inventory is being sold through this website.

Originally Posted by amvj

Thank you for posting it here. This link intrigued me as well. The watches looks very pristine. However, I have my doubts too.

The problem with hmtwatches.in is they are not selling the vintage looking watches. Sadly current HMT watches resemble Sonata and Fastrack watches.

Well these are not original ones. If you read the Item description you'll see that its mentioned AfterMarket Dial

Be careful while buying from ebay and read the item description minutely as these will be mentioned in fine print.

But there are a few sellers who sell original ones but the prices are inflated. I bought one from ebay for which I paid almost twice the amount on hmt website - Pilot white dial with blue hands, but made sure it was original. This was also confirmed by a local watch mechanic who changed the strap on it.

The watches which are old but never used are mentioned as NOS (New Old Stock). Do try to filter on ebay based on Manufacturer Warranty, but still results with throw up watches which are NOS, so you need to always read the item description so that you can dispute later if its not original.

[amvj]

Recently I am starting to have an interest to own vintage HMT watches. Need some help in purchasing this HMT watch. The seller metions it as NOS (New Old Stock). The strap looks like a custom one but I am okay with it.

Seller quotes Rs: 6513 for it. Is this price too much for the watch ?
Shall I go for this one ?

https://www.ebay.in/itm/HMT-JANATA-S...MAAOSwmPdZtTRj



The same seller sells similar watch with Nato strap but I am planning to go with above and buy some Nato straps from Amazon.

https://www.ebay.in/itm/HMT-JANATA-S...MAAOSwmPdZtTRj



Your help is appreciated.

[arindambasu13]

Originally Posted by amvj

Seller quotes Rs: 6513 for it. Is this price too much for the watch ?
Shall I go for this one ?

Stay away. INR 6513 is way too overpriced for an HMT watch of this nature / condition. You can get far better and new watches for this money and maybe slightly more, though these may not be HMT. Further, there is no way of knowing whether this particular model is actual NOS or even genuine HMT.

[lambuhere1]

Hi,

Need your help in getting the original GUCCI watch strap.

The white glossy strap of the watch has worn out and has become pale yellow.

Have tried sourcing it from various outlets, but couldn't find one.

Any guidance where we could purchase the original strap for GUCCI will be highly appreciated.

[sumathindra]

Picked up the mudmaster last evening for Rs. 14999/-. Will use it for a couple of days and then post my comments...

[arindambasu13]

Originally Posted by sumathindra

Picked up the mudmaster last evening for Rs. 14999/-. Will use it for a couple of days and then post my comments...

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Nice acquisition Looks like a beast of a watch!

Is this a triple sensor ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass) watch? Does it have luminescence on the hands? Also, any reason why this particular model and not others in the similar price bracket, e.g. the Rangeman- was it purely aesthetic reasons?

[sumathindra]

Originally Posted by arindambasu13

Nice acquisition Looks like a beast of a watch!

Is this a triple sensor ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass) watch? Does it have luminescence on the hands? Also, any reason why this particular model and not others in the similar price bracket, e.g. the Rangeman- was it purely aesthetic reasons?

Yes it certainly is a beast! It does have luminescence on the hands which is a huge benefit in the dark. This can save on battery if you refrain using the led light provided.

Well I am more of a analog/digital user and hence this combination worked. Surprisingly I did not see the Rangeman series in Bangalore Central (JP Nagar) where I picked it. There were the aviator series as well however this was more captivating (you know what I mean )

[arindambasu13]

Originally Posted by sumathindra

Surprisingly I did not see the Rangeman series in Bangalore Central (JP Nagar) where I picked it. There were the aviator series as well however this was more captivating (you know what I mean )

The Rangeman is available form the Ethos online store in India at roughly INR 11k. Its not a commonly available model, especially in showrooms, though. But then again, its a digital piece, not an anti-digi one so wouldn't have served your requirements anyways.

I personally use the most basic G-Shock, the DW 5600 which has served me well over the past year. G-Shocks are really the business- as they say, takes a licking' and keeps on tickin'. Virtually indestructible, go anywhere, do anything watches.