Tommy Hilfiger Jake Men’s 46mm Watch (1791235)

Most of the Jake range plays safe on case colour. This one does not: the case is finished in a deep navy coating, and it changes the whole character of a design that is otherwise all cream and steel. Case and Wrist Presence 46mm across, with the coating carried over the bezel, the flanks, the crown and the pushers so the case reads as a single dark block around a bright dial. Coated cases show wear differently to bare steel. A knock will take the colour off at the high points rather than leaving a bright scratch, so it ages with visible history rather than staying anonymous. Dial and Legibility A clean white dial with grey Arabic numerals and grey batons, plus small navy squares marking the quarters. The hands are silver with black tips. Grey on white is a softer contrast than black on white, which suits the low-key look but does mean the dial reads best in good light. Registers at nine and three cover the 24-hour scale and the day, and the sub-dial at six carries the date, with a short red hand pointing to it. Movement and Functions Day, date and a 24-hour indication, set from the coated crown at three. Strap Clasp and Fit Grained black leather with navy stitching, matching the case, on a pin buckle. The stitching is the detail that ties the two halves of the watch together, and it is worth keeping in mind if you replace the strap later: a plain black strap will make the blue case look like an accident rather than a choice. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants the size and the aviator dial but is tired of steel and black. It suits a casual wardrobe with navy in it and sits comfortably against denim. Care and Maintenance Treat the coating gently. Avoid abrasive cloths and household cleaners, both of which will dull it. Keep the leather dry, and let it air out rather than drying it near heat. Battery changes belong with a watchmaker, who will reseat the gasket while the back is open. Buying With Confidence Supplied new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, carrying a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Tracked nationwide delivery and a Consumer Protection Act right of return on an unworn watch in its original packaging. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Tommy Hilfiger Collection Jake Reference 1791235 Case diameter 46mm Case Blue coated Dial White, grey Arabic numerals Functions Day, date, 24-hour sub-dial Strap Black leather with blue stitching, pin buckle Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months international