Most people outside India are probably unfamiliar with HMT watches; even knowledgeable collectors in India generally overlooked the brand though they were aware of its existence. HMT watches were simple, durable everyday-use – watches for the common man. But this iconic Indian brand went from being one of the world’s largest watch manufacturers – having … Continue reading HMT Watches: The Rise and Fall of India’s Watchmaking Titan Once upon a time HMT was amongst the largest watchmakers in the world, until it became defunct in 2016. Farzad Mistry charts its history and decline.