Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 44mm Watch (1791227)

A white dial ringed by a black bezel is about as legible as a watch gets, and that contrast is the whole idea here. Everything else on this 44mm Tommy Hilfiger stays quiet so the dial can do the talking. Case and Wrist Presence The case measures 44mm and is brushed across the top with polished flanks, which keeps a large watch from looking like a slab. The black bezel ring visually narrows the dial opening, so on the wrist it reads slightly smaller than the number suggests. That makes it an easier 44mm to wear than most. Dial and Legibility The dial is flat white with applied steel batons at the hours and a slim minute track around the edge. The hour and minute hands are finished in blue, which is the smartest decision on the watch: blue on white separates instantly in poor light, where polished steel hands would disappear against a pale dial. Three sub-dials carry the 24-hour indication, the day of the week and the date. Movement and Functions Day, date and a 24-hour register are driven from the crown at three o’clock. The tachymeter printed on the black bezel is a fixed scale for converting elapsed seconds into an average speed over a known distance. Strap Clasp and Fit A solid stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp. Steel bracelets earn their keep in summer, when a leather strap goes damp and stiff, and they take a knock without marking the way leather does. Have the links sized so you can slip a fingertip under the clasp with the watch on; any looser and the head rolls to the underside of the wrist. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants one watch that is unambiguously readable and does not need to be thought about. The white dial keeps it from reading as a sports watch, the black bezel keeps it from reading as a dress watch, and it lands comfortably in between. Care and Maintenance A white dial shows nothing, but the bracelet shows everything, so rinse it in warm water and dry it properly if you have been near the sea. Have batteries fitted by a watchmaker who will check the gasket, and keep the watch away from strong magnets such as speaker housings and laptop lids. Buying With Confidence Delivered new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork. A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Nationwide delivery is tracked, and the Consumer Protection Act gives you a right of return on an unworn watch in its original packaging. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Tommy Hilfiger Reference 1791227 Case diameter 44mm Case material Stainless steel Bezel Black, printed tachymeter scale Dial White, applied stick indices, blue hands Functions Day, date, 24-hour sub-dial, tachymeter scale Bracelet Stainless steel, folding clasp Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months international