Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 44mm Watch (1791228)

Navy, white and red is the Hilfiger flag rearranged onto a dial, and on this 44mm model it is done with restraint. The dial is deep blue, the hands and indices are polished steel, and the red shows up only on the seconds hand, the chapter ring and the crown. Case and Wrist Presence The 44mm case is steel throughout, with a wide brushed bezel carrying an engraved tachymeter scale. There is real presence to it, helped by the crown guards and the stepped pushers on the right flank. It wears as a weekend watch rather than a boardroom one. Dial and Legibility A navy dial is the hardest colour to read in low light, so the choice of long polished batons and thick white-filled hands matters. Three sub-dials sit at nine, three and six, carrying the 24-hour scale, the day of the week and the date. The red central seconds hand sweeps over all of them and is the quickest way to see at a glance that the watch is running. Movement and Functions Day, date and 24-hour indications, all adjusted from the crown. The engraved tachymeter is a fixed scale rather than a rotating bezel, so it will not be knocked out of position in a bag. Strap Clasp and Fit The bracelet is solid stainless steel with a folding clasp. It is a heavier bracelet than the case alone suggests, which is worth knowing if you type all day; sizing it to sit snug rather than loose keeps the weight centred on top of the wrist. Who This Watch Suits A navy dial is the easy middle ground for someone who finds black severe and white too dressy. This one goes with denim without effort and with a navy blazer without competing. Care and Maintenance Salt water is the enemy of any steel bracelet, so rinse and dry after a day at the coast. Have the battery replaced by a watchmaker so the gasket is checked and reseated, and store the watch out of direct sun, where a coloured dial will fade before the case shows any age at all. Buying With Confidence New and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, backed by 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 Reference 1791228 Case diameter 44mm Case material Stainless steel Bezel Steel, engraved tachymeter scale Dial Navy blue, polished baton indices Functions Day, date, 24-hour sub-dial, tachymeter scale Bracelet Stainless steel, folding clasp Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months international