# HMT Tareeq Quartz Sunray Blue Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The HMT Tareeq Quartz Sunray Blue is a minimalist dress-casual timepiece from India's venerable HMT brand, boasting a compact 36mm stainless steel case, a captivating sunray blue dial with clean indices and Arabic numeral accents at key positions, powered by a reliable hi-accuracy quartz movement offering years of battery life, ideal for budget-minded wearers seeking understated elegance on smaller wrists without fuss or frills.

## Overall Watch Rating: 4.0/10.0

**Versatility Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Its slim profile and modest size make it exceptionally wearable for everyday casual or office settings, much like a classic Timex Weekender but with better proportions.

**Dials & Design Metric (7.5/10.0)** - The textured sunray blue dial delivers premium visual appeal at entry-level pricing, comparable to more expensive microbrand aesthetics.

**Material Metric (6.5/10.0)** - Stainless steel construction with mineral crystal provides decent everyday durability, on par with reliable budget divers like the Casio MQ-24.

**History & Innovation Metric (5.8/10.0)** - HMT's pioneering role in Indian watchmaking adds cultural weight, though the basic quartz offers little novelty beyond heritage reliability.

**Movement Metric (4.4/10.0)** - The no-frills quartz delivers quartz-typical accuracy and low maintenance, similar to entry Citizen Eco-Drive alternatives but without solar tech.

**Brand Metric (3.2/10.0)** - HMT delivers practical affordability rooted in national history, akin to Seiko's entry Samurais in value but firmly in the budget tier.

**Functions Metric (0.2/10.0)** - Limited to basic timekeeping without date or extras, it trails even simple analog quartz like the Timex Marlin.

**Rarity Metric (0.0/10.0)** - Mass-produced at a sub-$25 price point, it's as common as classic Casio F-91W models.

**Complications Metric (0.0/10.0)** - Pure three-hander with no additional features, well below the baseline of date-equipped budget watches.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0

## WM Collector Grade: C

## Performance Insights: Versatility and dials shine for daily wear value while complications and functions drag it down as a bare-bones entry-level option significantly under its implied price equivalent.

## TPS Interpretation: Fair Value: The watch punches above its tiny price with charming design and wearability, ideal for no-nonsense budget buyers despite lacking bells and whistles.

## Watch Data
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