Tommy Hilfiger 44mm Multifunction Watch (1791478)

The date on this watch does not sit in a window or on a small round register. It runs around a long white arc that sweeps from ten o’clock down to five, numbered 1 to 31, with a pointer travelling along it. It is the only thing bright on the whole dial and it dominates the layout completely. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 44mm round case finished in black tone, with a wide flat bezel and no scale printed on it — unusually plain for a watch this size. A single bright steel crown at three is the one piece of contrast on the case, and it is deliberate: without it the profile would be a solid black disc. The lugs are short and integrated into the case sides. \n Dial and Legibility \n Matte black, with applied white stick markers at the hours and no numerals at all. HILFIGER is printed in white to the left of centre, and the flag motif sits to the right in full colour. The hands are long white batons with black outlines. Because the arc scale takes up most of the right-hand side of the dial, the markers are what tell you where you are — there is no minute track to fall back on. \n Movement and Functions \n Two indications beyond the time. The white arc reads the date, 1 to 31, with a pointer running along it — a wide, clear format that is much easier to read at a glance than a small date window, at the cost of taking up a quarter of the dial. Below centre, a small circular register carries the days of the week as single letters, with a red-and-white marker showing the current one. A small orange triangle sits at the bottom of the dial. \n Strap Clasp and Fit \n Mid-brown leather, smooth and matte, with the stitching set close to the edges. Brown against an all-black case is a warmer choice than black-on-black and it stops the watch reading as purely severe. Smooth leather will darken and gloss slightly at the fold across the wrist over the first year, which is how it should age. Keep it dry to get there. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants an unusual dial rather than another three-register layout. The arc date is genuinely different and it is the reason to buy this watch. Casual wear; the all-black case and brown strap suit denim and darker clothing. \n Care and Maintenance \n Black coatings sit on the surface of the steel, so keep the case away from solvents and off hard surfaces — a deep scratch shows bright underneath and cannot be polished out. The leather needs to stay dry and to air between wears. A soft cloth on the crystal is all the front of the watch needs. \n About the Brand \n Tommy Hilfiger’s watch range runs from conventional three-hand dress pieces to layouts like this one. The flag is the constant. The brand dates from 1985. \n Technical Specifications \n \n Brand Tommy Hilfiger \n Case diameter 44mm \n Case shape Round \n Case finish Black tone \n Dial Black \n Markers Applied sticks \n Functions Multifunction, day, arc date display \n Strap Brown leather \n SKU 1791478 \n \n Buying With Confidence \n Covered by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, nationwide with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act right of return applies to an unworn watch in its original packaging. The steel crown is the only bright metal anywhere on this watch, which is why it catches your eye every time you look at the case side-on.