Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 44mm Watch (1710417)

Gold and black is the oldest contrast in watchmaking and it still works. Here it is a polished gold case and gold markers on a black sunray dial, on a black strap. \n Dial and Legibility \n The dial is black with a fine sunray finish that throws a soft star pattern when light crosses it. Gold applied batons mark the hours, a raised Arabic 12 sits at the top, and the printed minute track runs in gold around the outer edge. The day register sits under twelve, the seconds register above six, both in matching black with gold printing. \n Gold on black is high contrast in daylight and softer indoors – unlike white markers, gold has to catch a light source to read. The flag at three is the only other colour on the dial. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 44mm polished gold-tone case with a thin bezel, two pushers and a fluted crown. Gold on black leather is a formal combination; the case is large but the dark dial keeps the visual weight down, so it does not look as big as its measurement. \n Movement and Functions \n \n Day of the week – upper register \n Small seconds – lower register \n \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black leather with a crocodile grain, on a pin buckle. Croc-embossed leather is stiff out of the box and softens over the first two or three weeks; once it takes the shape of the wrist it stops shifting around. Pick the buckle hole where the case rests without pressure – one hole too tight is what causes the strap to crack at the fold first. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Evening wear, and anyone whose other jewellery is gold. It is a straightforwardly formal watch with a large modern case, which is a combination that is harder to find than it should be. \n Care and Maintenance \n Gold plating wears at the bezel edge and lug corners – a soft cloth and no abrasives is the whole routine. Keep the leather away from water and let it air between wears. Have the battery replaced by a watchmaker so the gasket is reseated; a flat battery left inside is the commonest avoidable cause of movement damage. \n About the Brand \n Tommy Hilfiger’s watch line works because it does not overreach: clean design, dependable build, and a price that leaves room to own more than one. \n Technical Specifications \n \n Attribute Specification \n Brand Tommy Hilfiger \n Reference 1710417 \n Case diameter 44mm \n Case colour Gold tone, polished \n Dial Black sunray, gold applied batons \n Functions Day, small seconds \n Strap Black 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 and 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. The minute hand runs long enough to touch the outer track, which is the small thing that makes the dial look correct.