Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 44mm Watch (1791289)

The interesting decision on this watch is where the skeletonising happens. Instead of cutting the main dial open, Hilfiger has hollowed out the three sub-dials, so you get a glimpse of gearing in three small circles while the rest of the face stays solid grey. Case and Wrist Presence A 44mm stainless steel case, polished on the bezel and brushed through the middle, with a knurled crown and two small pushers on the right. The bezel carries a printed minute and hour track, which pulls the eye outwards and makes the case feel wider than it measures. Dial and Legibility Anthracite grey with a fine triangular texture, applied silver Arabic numerals at the even hours and applied batons between them. The three registers, at nine, three and six, are cut away to show wheels turning behind them, and the seconds register at six carries red and blue hands that are the only colour on the dial. Grey with silver markers is a mid-contrast combination: clear in daylight, and best served by the polished hands after dark. Movement and Functions Day, date and a 24-hour indication across the three sub-dials, all set from the crown. Strap Clasp and Fit Black leather with a crocodile-pattern embossing, closed by a steel pin buckle. Embossed leather is stiffer than plain calf at first and takes a little longer to soften, but it holds its shape and resists creasing across the top of the wrist better once broken in. Set it on the hole that keeps the case central rather than the one that just feels loose. Who This Watch Suits A buyer who wants a bit of mechanical theatre without a fully open dial. It is dressier than the skeleton models because the strap and the grey dial keep it restrained, and it will sit under a jacket sleeve without a fight. Care and Maintenance Keep embossed leather away from water, which flattens the grain permanently once it dries. Wipe the underside now and then. Have the battery changed by a watchmaker so the case gasket is reseated at the same time, and store the watch out of direct sunlight to protect the dial tone. Buying With Confidence New and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, carrying a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Nationwide tracked delivery, and an unworn watch may be returned in its original packaging under the Consumer Protection Act. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Tommy Hilfiger Reference 1791289 Case diameter 44mm Case material Stainless steel Dial Grey, three open-worked sub-dials Functions Day, date, 24-hour sub-dial Strap Black croc-embossed leather, pin buckle Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months international