Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 44mm Watch (1710388)

Black case, black dial, black strap – and then polished steel hands and markers cutting across all of it. That contrast is the only thing doing the work here, and it is enough. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n The 44mm case is finished in black, matte enough that it absorbs light rather than throwing it back. A black watch of this diameter reads smaller than a steel one of the same size, because the eye follows the bright markers rather than the case outline. On the wrist it is a large watch that does not shout. \n Dial and Legibility \n Fine vertical stripes run across the dial and catch light in bands. Applied silver batons mark the hours and the hands are polished and faceted, so legibility comes entirely from reflection – in dim light this dial goes quiet, in daylight it is sharp. The flag sits at three o’clock and is the only colour on the watch. \n Three registers sit inside the dial: the day of the week on the left, a swept date arc on the right, and running seconds below the middle. \n Movement and Functions \n \n Day – abbreviated names, left register \n Date – hand sweeping a numbered arc, right register \n Small seconds – lower register \n \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black leather with a crocodile grain and dark stitching. It fastens on a pin buckle, which adjusts in fixed steps rather than continuously – the right hole is the one where the case stays still on the top of the wrist without leaving a mark. Black leather shows scuffs on the edge before it shows them on the face, so a wipe along the cut edges keeps it looking new longer. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wears a lot of black and does not want a bright watch breaking it up. It also solves the evening problem – a black-cased watch is one of the few large watches that works with a dinner jacket. \n Care and Maintenance \n Black case finishes are a plating, and plating wears at the high points – the edge of the bezel and the outside of the lugs will go first if the watch knocks against desks and door frames. Nothing to be done about that except be aware of it. Keep the leather dry, and have the battery replaced by a watchmaker rather than a kiosk so the gasket is reseated properly. \n About the Brand \n Tommy Hilfiger watches sit where fashion design meets ordinary daily use: recognisable styling, honest construction, and a price that lets you own more than one. \n Technical Specifications \n \n Attribute Specification \n Brand Tommy Hilfiger \n Reference 1710388 \n Case diameter 44mm \n Case colour Black \n Dial Black, vertically striped, applied batons \n Functions Day, date, small seconds \n Strap Black croc-embossed leather, pin buckle \n Gender Men’s \n Warranty 24 months \n \n Buying With Confidence \n Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, under the 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Nationwide tracked delivery, and the Consumer Protection Act right of return applies to an unworn watch in its original packaging. Hold it at an angle and the striping across the dial separates into visible lines.