[lsiravi]

Agree, even I was little surprised seeing sona case in silver.

Sona case in SS exists for certain watches (Kiran for one IIRC).

However, as far as the above 'Karan' is concerned, the INDIA at the 6'O Clock in large letters is one 'tell'. The indices definitely are glued on - the original has a more 3D effect to it (from the Sona) - another tell; the Kiran, has simple stick indices, not the shaped indices and no double at 12'O Clock. "PARA SHOCK" is usually another tell - the space between Para and Shock is more pronounced. The HMT Logo is usually more raised, rather than look like a flat stick-on. The workmanship of the dial overall is rough - the original typically has finer lettering. The Karan, as far as I know, does not come in this case.

 

[Ricardo Fernandes]

Sona case in SS exists for certain watches (Kiran for one IIRC).

However, as far as the above 'Karan' is concerned, the INDIA at the 6'O Clock in large letters is one 'tell'. The indices definitely are glued on - the original has a more 3D effect to it (from the Sona) - another tell; the Kiran, has simple stick indices, not the shaped indices and no double at 12'O Clock. "PARA SHOCK" is usually another tell - the space between Para and Shock is more pronounced. The HMT Logo is usually more raised, rather than look like a flat stick-on. The workmanship of the dial overall is rough - the original typically has finer lettering. The Karan, as far as I know, does not come in this case.

karan? this HMT KARNA

 

[sarvesh]

Did anyone getting mails and SMSs from HMT for your old orders placed with SMS? I have got 15-20 mails and SMS for some old order........ Some bug maybe.

 

[lsiravi]

Indeed! 'Karna' AFAIK is completely fictitious

karan? this HMT KARNA

 

[the one]

Please let us know what makes you think so..

Hope this helps ,Posting an old pic of Hmt Karna , please excuse the bright red 20mm Timex nato , Hmt Karna also comes in white and with pattern.
Some points to consider case is SS not plated ,case back having GP suggests that it has been changed,The Dial points you can compare for yourself.

Found this too with white calligraphy and without black lines on indices

 

[lsiravi]

Hope this helps ,Posting an old pic of Hmt Karna , please excuse the bright red 20mm Timex nato , Hmt Karna also comes in white and with pattern.
Some points to consider case is SS not plated ,case back having GP suggests that it has been changed,The Dial points you can compare for yourself.

Found this too with white calligraphy and without black lines on indices

Oh Wow! There is a Karna, then. That looks original. I stand corrected on the Karna, but stick to the dial on the Karna under discussion being a repaint for the other stated reasons (excluding comparisons to Kiran)

 

[Dhaivat Dhruv]

A suggestion for buying on hmtonline website....the slow moving watches are usually good quality and well made items while the fast moving models like janata or pilot they are sending currently are of inferior quality(scratches, misaligned wheel, belt issues etc).....again this is based on my observation and it might be totally inaccurate as my observation is derived from sample size of just 1 piece that i receive out of hundreds they dispatch.

 

[Mike_1]

I think that might make some sense.

The slow sellers are probably less likely to have been hastily assembled from disparate parts.

A suggestion for buying on hmtonline website....the slow moving watches are usually good quality and well made items while the fast moving models like janata or pilot they are sending currently are of inferior quality(scratches, misaligned wheel, belt issues etc).....again this is based on my observation and it might be totally inaccurate as my observation is derived from sample size of just 1 piece that i receive out of hundreds they dispatch.

 

[Dhaivat Dhruv]

I was eyeing this one for long..i was practicing self imposed ban on buying a new watch after i bought hmt pranav...but i had to buy this one...i mean just look at those stones shining...its named gagan or sky..more precise name would be night sky with stars...once again i tell myself "this is the last one"

 

[Mike_1]

What size case does that one have?

 

[Dhaivat Dhruv]

35mm including crown..

 

[kumaraguruparan]

I am from India...can you please guide to buy it here.

 

[Mike_1]

On the HMT website or a local watch shop.

I am from India...can you please guide to buy it here.

 

[sarvesh]

Are you people able to open HMT site today?

 

[Vikrama]

Last weeks haul ...a rare SURYA Golden dial with arabic numerals....Octogonal case with circular cover glass. Numerals looks really good.

Good looking "AKARSH" with textured dial..

 

[sarvesh]

Janata Milky & Silver and Kohinoor Black Dial available now.

 

[Vikrama]

Janata Milky & Silver and Kohinoor Black Dial available now.

NASS 12 white available..

 

[Vikrama]

Old beauty rare to find original KANCHAN ! what a finely crafted time piece by HMT !!

Watch on my wrist today..

 

[Vikrama]

Off late I am succumbing to the Gold plated Automatic beauties such as NAGG 22..earlier on several occasions I used to resist the temptation of buying NAGG due to its bling factor..but not anymore !! The honey combed texture dial, roman numerals at quadrants, casing etc. all looks good....

With due apologies to HMT, another interesting refit which I got it done... Suraj movement in ADSL-02 casing with a TBC! This is called chitraanna in Kannada!!
The Suraj Navy blue dial looks really cool in ADSL casing! To add to the glamour transparent back also Runs like a song!

 

[Hughes.]

Been a while since this had some wrist time.