Tommy Hilfiger 44mm Multifunction Watch (1791480)

Red case, red dial, red strap. There is no negotiating with a watch like this — you either want it or you do not. What makes it work rather than simply loud is that the red is matte throughout, so it reads as a solid block of colour rather than a shiny toy. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 44mm round case in red, with a wide plain bezel and no printed scale on it. The one break in the colour is the crown at three, which is bright fluted steel with a small flag inlaid in its end. Against all that red the crown is the entire jewellery budget of the watch, and it is placed where you see it. The lugs are integrated and short, so the strap starts working close to the case. \n Dial and Legibility \n Red, with a subtle gradient that darkens towards the edges. Applied white stick markers sit at the hours — no numerals anywhere — and the hands are white batons with red outlines. HILFIGER is printed in white on the left, the flag motif in full colour on the right. White on red is a strong contrast in daylight and a weaker one in dim light, where red goes dark first. \n Movement and Functions \n A white arc sweeps from the upper left round to the lower right, numbered 1 to 31, with a pointer travelling along it to show the date. It is a much wider and clearer format than a date window, and it takes up the space it needs. Below centre, a small round register carries the days of the week as single letters with a red-and-white marker. A small navy triangle marks a position on the arc. \n Strap Clasp and Fit \n Red silicone, thick, with the Hilfiger monogram moulded into it near the lugs. Silicone is the right material for a watch this casual: it does not absorb sweat, it wipes clean under a tap, and it stays flexible in cold weather where a stiff leather strap would not. It also holds its colour better than dyed leather would. A moulded strap will not stretch over time. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a watch as an accessory first. This is weekend wear, summer wear, holiday wear — it goes with denim and white, and it does not go with a suit. If you already own something plain and metal, this is the opposite of it. \n Care and Maintenance \n Rinse the strap under a tap when it gets grubby and dry it before storing. Keep the watch out of prolonged direct sunlight, since strong UV will fade bright silicone over years. The coloured case finish does not like solvents or aftershave, so put the watch on after you dress rather than before. \n About the Brand \n Tommy Hilfiger has always used colour more freely than most watch brands, and the red, white and navy flag is the source of it. This watch takes one third of that flag and runs with it. The brand dates from 1985. \n Technical Specifications \n \n Brand Tommy Hilfiger \n Case diameter 44mm \n Case shape Round \n Case colour Red \n Dial Red \n Markers Applied white sticks \n Functions Multifunction, day, arc date display \n Strap Red moulded silicone \n SKU 1791480 \n \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. The watch ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered nationwide with tracking, and an unworn watch in its original packaging may be returned under the Consumer Protection Act. The end of the crown carries the flag in miniature — visible only when you are winding or setting it, which is a strange place to put a logo and a good one.