Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 44mm Watch (1791610)

A black dial with rose gold markers inside a plain steel case, carried on a fine steel mesh. The warm markers against a cold case is the trick here: it gives the watch some depth without committing to a two-tone case. Case and Wrist Presence Forty-four millimetres, slim, with a narrow polished bezel and short curved lugs. Mesh has no rigid end link, so the bracelet starts bending immediately at the case, and that makes a wide watch sit closer to the wrist than a link bracelet would allow. The overall effect is broad but low. Dial and Legibility Matte black with a stamped herringbone panel across the centre and a raised monogram beside the logo. The applied batons and the slim hands are finished rose gold, warm enough to separate cleanly from black. The printed minute track carries figures at 15, 30, 45 and 60. Contrast is good: this is the easiest to read of the herringbone dials. Functions Days of the week run along an arc below twelve. A date sub-dial at six carries a pointer across a numbered track to 31. Both indications are read by hand position, which leaves the texture of the dial uncut. Bracelet and Fit Milanese mesh in steel, woven rather than linked. It drapes rather than bridges, sits flat under a sleeve and adjusts by sliding the clasp along the weave, which means you can fine-tune the fit by a millimetre. Mesh is cooler than a solid bracelet in summer and quieter against a desk. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants a black-dial watch with a little warmth in it. It reads dressy but the mesh keeps it comfortable enough for daily wear. Care and Maintenance Rinse the mesh under a tap now and then and work a soft brush along the weave, since soap and skin oils lodge between the strands. Dry it fully before wearing. Take battery changes to a watchmaker so the case gasket is reseated. About the Brand Tommy Hilfiger tends to vary a design by finish rather than by shape, and this reference is the black-and-rose-gold reading of a dial that also exists in navy, white and grey. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Tommy Hilfiger Reference 1791610 Case diameter 44mm Case shape Round Case Stainless steel Dial Black with herringbone centre Markers Applied rose gold-tone batons Displays Day arc, date sub-dial Bracelet Stainless steel mesh Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence The watch carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement; the battery and normal wear fall outside it. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, travels on a tracked nationwide courier, and the Consumer Protection Act gives you the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging.