Tommy Hilfiger 44mm Watch (1791606)

A pale dial in a gold-tone case on a black strap: the highest-contrast combination in this family and the most formal-looking. The centre of the dial is stamped with a herringbone weave and a raised flag monogram, and the outer ring is left plain for the markers. Case and Wrist Presence The case measures 44mm and is shallow through the middle, with a thin polished gold-tone bezel that gives almost the whole diameter over to dial. That is what makes a pale dial like this one work at this size: there is enough open white space for the eye to settle. Short curved lugs bring the strap down early and keep the watch flat. Dial and Legibility Silver-white, with the textured panel catching light in bands while the flat outer ring stays even. Applied gold batons mark the hours and a printed minute track runs outside them. The hands are slim gold with a dark blue day hand up top for contrast. Legibility is excellent in ordinary light; in bright sun a white dial with gold hands does wash out, which is the trade for the look. Functions Below twelve, an arc lettered S, MO, TU, W, TH, FR, SA shows the day of the week. At six, a date sub-dial carries a pointer over a track marked to 31. Both indications are read by hand position rather than through a window, which is why the stamped centre panel runs uninterrupted. Strap, Clasp and Fit Plain black leather, smooth-finished, with the stitching kept close to the edge so it does not draw attention. Black leather against a gold case is a dress-watch convention and it works for the same reason it always has: it puts all the emphasis on the dial. A buckle sets the fit in fixed steps. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants something to wear with a jacket. It is the most formal watch of this group, and the least suited to a swimming pool or a workshop. Care and Maintenance A pale dial shows dust behind the crystal, so avoid leaving the crown out. Wipe the gold-tone case with a dry cloth and keep polish off the plating. Keep the strap dry, and replace it rather than trying to revive it once the black surface starts to crack. About the Brand Tommy Hilfiger has run this stamped-centre dial through several colourways; in white and gold it reads as the dress version of the design. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Tommy Hilfiger Reference 1791606 Case diameter 44mm Case shape Round Case Gold-tone stainless steel Dial Silver-white with herringbone centre Markers Applied batons Displays Day arc, date sub-dial Strap Black leather Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence The watch carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement; the battery and normal wear fall outside it. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, travels on a tracked nationwide courier, and the Consumer Protection Act gives you the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging.