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HMT Janata Roman & Arabic Numerals Wristwatch

Partially verified

This is an HMT Janata manual-wind wristwatch reported by the source to date from the 1970s and produced in India. It features a stainless steel case measuring 35.6 mm in diameter and 43.6 mm lug to lug. The navy blue dial incorporates mixed white Roman and Arabic numeral markers alongside outer minute track gradations, luminous sword hands, and a central seconds hand. The source records a 17-jewel manual-wind caliber HMT 0231 movement inside. The dial is printed with the HMT and Janata marks, 'PARA SHOCK 17 JEWELS', and 'MADE IN INDIA 0321'.

Front view of the HMT Janata wristwatch displaying the blue dial and mixed numerals
Front view of the HMT Janata wristwatch displaying the blue dial and mixed numerals — Secondhand Horology. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Mechanical manual wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
HMT
Reference
0231
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-2220
Source-reported date
1970s
Country
India

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Case Specifications

This HMT Janata wristwatch features a circular stainless steel case reported as 35.6 mm in diameter and 43.6 mm from lug to lug. The listing details list the case thickness as 9.3 mm and the lug width as 18 mm.

The seller describes the case as polished stainless steel with fine surface scratches. The case back is inscribed with 'Stainless Steel Water Dust Protected Shock Proof 14001'. The watch is fitted with an alligator-style brown leather strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case Diameter 35.6”
  • “Case Lug to Lug 43.6”
  • “Case Thickness 9.3”
  • “Lug Width 18”
  • “Polished stainless steel case exhibiting fine surface scratches”
  • “Case Back Marks: Stainless Steel Water Dust Protected Shock Proof 14001”

Dial and Visual Features

The navy blue dial features a combination of white Roman numerals at the XII, III, VI, and IX positions and Arabic numerals at the other hour markers. An outer track displays white minute gradations.

The dial is marked with the HMT logo, the model name 'Janata', '17 Jewels Para Shock', and 'Made in India 0321'. The watch utilizes silver-tone sword-style hands containing luminous material and a central seconds hand.

Evidence for this section
  • “navy blue 12-hours dial with a unique combination of white Roman and Arabic Numerals”
  • “Dial marked with HMT logo, 'Janata', 'PARA SHOCK 17 JEWELS', and 'MADE IN INDIA 0321'”
  • “silver/luminous hands”

Mechanism and Provenance

The timepiece is reported to contain an HMT manual-wind movement, specifically identified as caliber HMT 0231 with 17 jewels. The source attributes the watch to the 1970s.

As the movement is not visible in the provided imagery, the caliber specification relies entirely on the dealer's description. The dial and date are source-reported and not independently verified.

Evidence for this section
  • “HMT movement caliber HMT 0231, 17 jewels”
  • “HMT Janata vintage wristwatch from the 1970's”

Open research questions

  • Does the '0321' suffix on the dial correlate to a specific dial manufacturing batch or variation for 1970s Janata models?
  • Can the caliber 0231 be independently cross-referenced with the case back reference '14001'?
  • Are 'Para Shock' dial markings consistent with HMT production output during the stated era?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for HMT Janata Roman & Arabic Numerals Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
SKUWA-2220“SKU: WA-2220”
Movement CaliberHMT 0231“HMT movement caliber HMT 0231, 17 jewels”
Case Diameter35.6 mm“Case Diameter 35.6”
Lug to Lug Length43.6 mm“Case Lug to Lug 43.6”
Case Back MarkingsStainless Steel Water Dust Protected Shock Proof 14001“Stainless Steel Water Dust Protected Shock Proof 14001”
Lug Width18 mm“Lug Width 18”
SKUWA-2220“SKU: WA-2220”
Lug Width18 mm“Lug Width 18”

Visible details

  • Navy blue dial featuring mixed Roman numerals at III, VI, IX, and XII with Arabic numerals at other hour positions
  • Silver-tone sword-style hour and minute hands filled with luminous material
  • Outer white minute track with Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals
  • Dial marked with HMT logo, 'Janata', 'PARA SHOCK 17 JEWELS', and 'MADE IN INDIA 0321'
  • Polished stainless steel case exhibiting fine surface scratches
  • Fitted with a reddish-brown leather strap

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not visible in the photograph; caliber specification relies entirely on dealer description
  • Case back is not depicted in the provided photograph
  • Dial authenticity and date are source-reported and not independently verifiable

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Janata Watch Roman & Arabic Numerals 17 Jewels Cal. 0231 Wristwatch – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 4e0c2e8f46

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