I am new to HMT watches collection Thanks for saving my money 🤣👍👍

Dear Prashant, covid took from us such a wonderful human being, you are sorely missed sir. At least we have these wonderful videos to remember you by.

Fantastic Review Mr. Prashant. I ordered HMT Janata Devanagari (Blue Numerals on White Dial with Steel Strap) this afternoon from HMT website. I am glad that Bangalore unit is managing the sales, manufacturing and museum now. It's my first HMT Watch purchase. I got another one called HMT Sona (Golden Velvet Strap) from 1995. That one belonged to my father which he later passed down to me in 2009. HMT Ranibagh Unit is 5 kms away from my residence and I often hang out there with my friends to nearby Maggie Point. The Complex is completely abandoned now. With some families still residing in residential complexes. But all along that place is overtaken by flora and fauna. I'm glad you hold the last piece of this place's offering. Once a big hub for country's major watch manufacturing unit, offered ample employment to Kumaon and around is now a complete concrete carcass. I hope it to revive again in near future. Keep up your love for these timeless timepieces. Best Wishes. ❤️👍

Nice video! Was about to buy one from eBay, but after I watched your video, it seems all of them are franken. I can somehow tell from the font especially the degree of the "tail" of the numeral Any idea where to get this watch with original dial?

I have original and franken hmt watches. I honestly do not mind wearing franken watch if the workmenship is good.

very nice video sir... honestly i would not have been able to differentiate franken from original dial. Even the black dial was looking decently designed. Thanks for the video. :)

I found this video useful and extremely painful as I purchased the Janta Devanagri watch from a old chap here in Delhi who convinced that he was selling the original. I paid or I lost my ₹ 2000/- in that deal.

So another thing I have noticed about this model, the franken version has a slightly tilted font at the 6 hour mark. I feel like this is the biggest giveaway. Where as the original it's closer to straight. In fact, the 5, 6, and 7 hour markers have a tilt to them where as the original on the left are straight vertically. I have a franken version unfortunately. Paid $35 US for it 😠 I've never noticed the hyphen.

Even i ended up buying a franken but its very well made. so i dont really care since it uses the original movement. might get an original one soon

The facts about the digits on the case are pretty interesting. I have a janta which reads 417... if 5 is rani bagh factory, wondering what the 4 stands for? is it tumkur? or someother place?

could you show some examples of hmt franken pilot watches. I have one I think. White dial with machining swirly shapes on it. Blue printed markers red second hand. I do live though Keeps good time.Has 414058 on the back. I didn't think they were making watches in 1958. Nice watches. Keep these informative video coming my friend. Greetings from England

I was searching for online videos to understand case back codes of HMT watches. I have two of them from fmy ather and grand father. Looks like HMT keeps changing the format of case back code. My father's hmt maurya has case code of 05 05 86 and I know that watch is before I born (1988). Probably, in this case, watch manufacturing year is 1986. However, my grand father's HMT Sona has very different format. 2092733 above and 35-79 below. Probably 1979 or 1973 is manufacturing year. Any thoughts from fellow watch enthusiasts? Thanks

Thanks for the very informative video... I don't really have a problem with owning a Franken watch, but I've heard that a lot of them are made using child labour. Is this true?

brother i have hmt janta arabic. its case shows 0398 water resistant shock proof.. its showing made in india 023 without any hyphens.. can u make a video over its identification of orignality.. btw i have ordered its from hmt website. the main problem is that i met few watch mechanics who tolf its fake

I am going to buy hmt janata 17 jewel

Nice sir ji

Another great video very helpful thank you

Hi Sir, I am from hyderabad and I am searching for this watch for quite some time. Could you advise where I can buy them please. The plain dial with brown strap. Thank you in advance

A guy from my city is offering a brand new hmt Kohinoor at 850/- with warranty and all... Please tell me should I buy this watch or not ?

are the franken watches assembled using original parts and cases and casebacks ? and i wonder where are they manufactured ??

Hi Prashant, does every HMT watch has the HMT logo engraved on the case back?

I want to buy this would you sell that one

Sir, I have a doubt. I own an HMT Janata, In the backside, it says that " hmt WFT 4 16 060 " My father owned it like 20 years back or more. Can you please tell me what it means ???

Sir please give some information about the logo just beside " para shock 17 jewels "

I believe my HMT is repaired, so partially Franken, but, mostly original parts in the movement, but I feel the crown looks “too new” to be the one that came with the rest of it... I got it because I liked it, and needed something to tell time with... so far so good.

Mine has a red second hand. Is it original.

Mr. Pandey, good evening to you. I would just like to know whenever you find the time to reply to this message. Where can one find a replacement crsytal for an Hmt Pilot. I have a crack on my crystal and would like to replace the same ASAP. Please do share your valuable feedback regarding this. And FYI I live in Mumbai.

Thank you was about to buy a fake one

Watches for sale???

Hey from where did you purchase ?

Where can I buy one of these?

Great video. I'm just getting started on mechanical watches. Which would you recommend to begin with. Also, where can i get a HMT Devanagari today?

Where can I find the original ones Sir? Please let me know

Do they still sell Janata and Pilot watches on their website?

I am getting this watch for 700₹ it is franken one ofcourse but should i buy it? Is it worth it?

Hi Prashant .. I know you might have received this query a few times but do you know of any reliable dealers who are willing to post to Australia?

Hi, dear i want to buy some hmt watches (original), could you please let me know from where i can buy online. Ebay is full with fake watches. Please if you know someone please give me the info. Thanks

I thought they stopped making watches .

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Want to buy same JANTHA watch, but on hmtwatch.in website same watch available with KOHENOOR name.