Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 44mm Watch (1710398)

Two sub-dials, no clutter: a day arc under twelve and a date register above six. Everything else on this grey dial is left alone, and the watch is better for it. \n Dial and Legibility \n The dial is a soft grey sunburst with cream Roman numerals printed around the outside. The day arc at the top runs FRI to THU across a tan-coloured band, which is the one warm note on the dial and the thing that ties it to the brown strap. Below the centre, a full date register is swept by its own hand across the numbers 1 to 31. \n WATER RESISTANT 5ATM / 165 FEET is printed on the left of the dial. Cream numerals on grey give softer contrast than white would, and the effect is closer to a vintage dial than a modern one. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n Polished stainless steel at 44mm, with a slim bezel and short lugs. Two pushers sit either side of a knurled crown that carries a blue ring. This is a wide watch with a flat profile, so it slides under a cuff more easily than the diameter suggests. \n Movement and Functions \n \n Day of the week – arc below twelve \n Date – swept register above six \n 5 ATM water resistance – printed on the dial. That covers rain, hand washing and a splash. It does not cover swimming, and the leather strap rules out water anyway. \n \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Tan-brown leather with a crocodile grain and matching stitch. New croc-embossed leather is stiff for the first fortnight, then it takes the curve of the wrist and stays there. Fasten it on the hole that lets the case sit still without pressing – a strap done up one hole too tight is the usual reason a watch marks the skin. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a large watch that reads old rather than new. The cream numerals and the tan day band do most of that work. \n Care and Maintenance \n Keep the leather dry and let it air between wears. Have the battery replaced by a watchmaker rather than a kiosk – the service reseats the case gasket, which is what actually maintains the 5 ATM rating over the years. A flat battery left in the case is the most common avoidable cause of movement damage. \n About the Brand \n Tommy Hilfiger has built watches under licence for decades, and the range is consistent about what it is: clean American design, honest construction, and prices that let a watch be worn rather than saved. \n Technical Specifications \n \n Attribute Specification \n Brand Tommy Hilfiger \n Reference 1710398 \n Case diameter 44mm \n Case Stainless steel, polished \n Dial Grey sunburst, cream Roman numerals \n Functions Day arc, date register \n Water resistance 5 ATM \n Strap Brown croc-embossed leather, pin buckle \n Gender Men’s \n Warranty 24 months \n \n Buying With Confidence \n New and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, covered by 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. There is a small blue index at eight o’clock on the minute track – easy to miss, and deliberate.