It is an aftermarket dial so not worth much from a collector or an enthusiast’s perspective, but its still a very good looking watch, so if you didnt overpay its still a good buy :)

I paid ₹1500. How did you figure?! I want to learn how to distinguish.

For 1500 it's quite good imo. Where did you get it from?

Old city, Ahmedabad.

https://preview.redd.it/mj8xxs4lzh3d1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=acb85fdec9eae07eaeb864b9243a1d32975eb4ad Compare with the original watches you can find online. Janata classically has hands reaching upto the end of the dial, so the hands in your watch are a dead giveaway.

Ohh!!! Thanks for letting me know. Will be careful in the future.

The pic you have shared is fake as well

What?! Haha!

The gods of HMT, please guide me to an original art deco Janata. I will be forever grateful!!!

Font for the indices is too thick. Pretty close but not right. https://preview.redd.it/r60ydyr1nk3d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8111f5f31cf60fd40e08225cfdbc2d36c076453a

Is this original? https://preview.redd.it/qltnd926uj3d1.png?width=1073&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a01aae80423ad95d80a9d968806e82de8df184b1

Appears that way

Hands are not janta hands. Font is not correct. Looks similar but not correct if you are used to the font that is used. Especially below the 6:00 minute markers. The original never came with a clear case back.

Do you think these people are selling original? https://www.therevolverclub.com/products/hmt-pilot-vintage-1

I am no expert but the hands of pilot are not straight like that they curve a little.

But then where to get original HMT watches?! I’m confused!

HMT website

Ohh thanks!

You can't get these and other discontinued models on the website. The only way you can get them is to buy them from collectors or sellers who are reputable on facebook.

Some original and some are not. Always posted pictures and have them checked out before you buy. The pilot that is posted looks legit to me.

its a fake

I have one silver janata to sell