Just to add a few points as a person who have been wearing HMT since the 1980....In the 80s there were 2 or 3 brands in India, HMT, Allwyn and few others but HMT was by far the most popular brand. The reason many of us switched to other brands (Titan mainly) was because HMTs needed winding, were not waterproof and prone to rain damage or shock damage. Titan watches came water proof and had a battery that would last 2 years and when they started their watches were competitively priced compared to HMT. Also more variety, modern designs and better fit and finish. Now Titan QC has gone to the dog's so to speak. There is a revival in interest for HMTs as people now realize what they have lost in allowing the company to close down.
I just love your watch. I have no access to these watches but if I did I would buy several new hand wind HMT's. I did order several Franken models and am waiting for them to reach me. Thanx for the review. Love the dial on that white Pilot. I am a lover of 35 or 35mm hand wind watches.
@@BlanchyTalksWatches Its no different from the watches on the website except for those words :-). Same movement. Same dial. Same case. Same hands. It's the same watch.
@@BlanchyTalksWatches I know for a fact some collectors got this watch made from HMT for 3000 - 4000 Rs approx and tried to sell it later as 'limited edition' for 30000 or more. Lot of people tried to take advantage of HMT closure in this way. So now it's a happy situation that the company is again selling these through their website and people can get them at the right price. Anyways...
@@nolinchitnis This is a limited edition. Period. Not all pilots are limited edition but sometimes specific design elements are added to be made a limited edition.
Just to add a few points as a person who have been wearing HMT since the 1980....In the 80s there were 2 or 3 brands in India, HMT, Allwyn and few others but HMT was by far the most popular brand. The reason many of us switched to other brands (Titan mainly) was because HMTs needed winding, were not waterproof and prone to rain damage or shock damage. Titan watches came water proof and had a battery that would last 2 years and when they started their watches were competitively priced compared to HMT. Also more variety, modern designs and better fit and finish. Now Titan QC has gone to the dog's so to speak. There is a revival in interest for HMTs as people now realize what they have lost in allowing the company to close down.
Thanks for that it's great to hear more about the background of HMT
Certainly a unique little fella.
I just love your watch. I have no access to these watches but if I did I would buy several new hand wind HMT's. I did order several Franken models and am waiting for them to reach me. Thanx for the review. Love the dial on that white Pilot. I am a lover of 35 or 35mm hand wind watches.
Glad you like it!
I bought 25 of them recently, This white dial is pretty normal. There are stunning colours in HMT
ask somebody to get from bangalore,..india
In white pilot back cover is important i think u don't have idea. ..
Not a limited edition. Available on HMT website.
www.hmtwatches.in/3668/product-details/pilot-white-np-ls.htm
This specific model with the etched caseback was limited to 500 pieces
@@BlanchyTalksWatches Its no different from the watches on the website except for those words :-). Same movement. Same dial. Same case. Same hands. It's the same watch.
@@BlanchyTalksWatches I know for a fact some collectors got this watch made from HMT for 3000 - 4000 Rs approx and tried to sell it later as 'limited edition' for 30000 or more. Lot of people tried to take advantage of HMT closure in this way. So now it's a happy situation that the company is again selling these through their website and people can get them at the right price. Anyways...
@@nolinchitnis This is a limited edition. Period.
Not all pilots are limited edition but sometimes specific design elements are added to be made a limited edition.
@@erabhikdasgupta OK if you say so :-)
Sell me this bro
No way this is staying in my collection forever