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HMT INOX IGSS 05 Casual Watch for Men

FA score7.7Good
Material8
Design & comfort8
Value for money7

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Our verdict

What we liked

  • The watch looks impressive.
  • The case and the straps are made of good quality material.
  • The embossed hour markers look beautiful in the dial.
  • Gives a retro vibe.
  • Looks classy on the wrist.

Could be better

  • The grip of the crown can be improved.
  • Beware of their fake watches available on the internet.
  • It may not be appealing to youngsters.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Watch
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Casual
DIAL COLOUR icon
DIAL COLOUR
Rectangle
CASE DIAMETER icon
CASE DIAMETER
36.1mm
DIAL SHAPE icon
DIAL SHAPE
Golden
GLASS MATERIAL icon
GLASS MATERIAL
Mineral Glass
HOUR HAND STYLE icon
HOUR HAND STYLE
Sword
STRAP MATERIAL icon
STRAP MATERIAL
Metal
STRAP COLOUR icon
STRAP COLOUR
Silver
STRAP CLOSURE icon
STRAP CLOSURE
Sliding Buckle + Strap Keeper
MOVEMENT icon
MOVEMENT
Japanese Quartz Movement
POWER SOURCE icon
POWER SOURCE
Battery Powered
WATER RESISTANCE icon
WATER RESISTANCE
30 Meter
WARRANTY icon
WARRANTY
1 Year
CASE MATERIAL icon
CASE MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
GENDER icon
GENDER
Men

About HMT

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HMT began in 1953 as a Bengaluru machine tool maker and set up its watch factory there in 1961 with Japan's Citizen Watch. Jawaharlal Nehru released its first batch of hand-wound watches, and the Janata became its best-known model. HMT Limited, a public sector company under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, sells the watches through its official website.

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Questions about this product

Is the HMT INOX IGSS 05 Casual Watch for Men worth buying?

We rate it 7.7/10 (good) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: The watch looks impressive. Could be better: The grip of the crown can be improved.

Where can I buy the HMT INOX IGSS 05 Casual Watch for Men?

It’s listed on Amazon. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.

What is the HMT INOX IGSS 05 Casual Watch for Men made of?

Case diameter: 1mm; Glass material: Mineral Glass; Strap material: Metal; Strap colour: Silver. See Specifications above for the full details.

How are the design and comfort of the HMT INOX IGSS 05 Casual Watch for Men?

We score its design and comfort together at 8/10 (great), after wearing it ourselves.

Is the HMT INOX IGSS 05 Casual Watch for Men good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 7/10 (good): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

Is HMT an Indian brand?

Yes. HMT is an Indian brand, founded in 1961.

Is HMT a good brand?

We have bought and tested 3 HMT products, and their average FA score is 7.5/10 (good). The best-rated so far is the HMT JGGL 09 Formal Watch for Men at 8.3/10.

How does Fashion Audit score products?

We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on material quality, design and comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.

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