Tommy Hilfiger Jake Men’s 46mm Watch (1791232)

Black dial, cream numerals, one red seconds hand. The Jake in steel is the most straightforward version of the design, and the red is the only thing on it that is there purely for effect. Case and Wrist Presence A 46mm stainless steel case with a narrow polished bezel and short downturned lugs. Because the bezel is thin, the dial fills the case and the watch looks every bit its size. The red rubber ring set into the crown is the one flash of colour on the flank, and it makes the crown easy to find by feel. Dial and Legibility Matte black with large cream Arabic numerals at twelve, two, four, six, eight and ten, and a printed railway minute track outside them. Cream on black is a deliberately vintage pairing and it reads far better in dim light than white would, because the softer tone does not flare under a lamp. Two registers at nine and three handle the 24-hour scale and the day, a third at six carries the date, and the central seconds hand is red with a white-tipped arrow. Movement and Functions Day, date and a 24-hour indication, all set from the crown. Strap Clasp and Fit Grained black leather on a steel pin buckle. The strap is thick and quite stiff out of the box; give it a fortnight of daily wear and it will break in around the wrist bone and stop lifting at the lugs. Fasten it on the hole that leaves the strap firm but not tight, since leather stretches slightly with body heat. Who This Watch Suits A first big watch for someone who likes the pilot look without wanting the complication of a real chronograph. It is casual by nature. Black leather keeps it neat enough for the office, but the numerals mean it will never pass as a dress watch. Care and Maintenance Keep the leather out of the pool and out of the rain where you can. If it gets soaked, dry it slowly and away from a heater. A cream dial is best protected from long spells in direct sun. Batteries should go in at a watchmaker so the gasket gets reseated at the same time. Buying With Confidence New and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork. The movement is covered by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty, excluding battery and normal wear. Delivery is nationwide and tracked, and the Consumer Protection Act allows return of an unworn watch in its original packaging. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Tommy Hilfiger Collection Jake Reference 1791232 Case diameter 46mm Case material Stainless steel Dial Black, cream Arabic numerals Functions Day, date, 24-hour sub-dial Strap Black leather, pin buckle Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months international