Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 45mm Watch (1791279)

Grey on grey is a hard trick to pull off, and it works here because the openings in the dial supply the contrast that colour normally would. Look into them and there is a balance wheel turning under the twelve and a gear train under the nine. Case and Wrist Presence Stainless steel, 45mm, with broad crown shoulders and squared lugs that hold the strap well clear of the case. The polished bezel is the brightest surface on the watch and it frames a dial that is otherwise deliberately dark. A blue-capped crown is the only colour on the case. Dial and Legibility The dial is charcoal and built up in layers, with a skeletonised ring carrying applied silver Arabic numerals at twelve, three, six and nine and applied batons at the other hours. The cut-outs sit at twelve and nine and expose the working parts behind. Silver markers and white-filled hands are what make this readable; against so dark a background, printed markings would have vanished. Movement and Functions Hours, minutes and seconds, with the mechanism on show through the dial. Strap Clasp and Fit Smooth black leather on a steel pin buckle. It is a plainer strap than the case deserves, which is arguably the point. Everything interesting on this watch happens above the lugs. Choose the buckle hole that keeps the case sitting flat; a 45mm head on a loose strap will roll to the side of the wrist and catch on cuffs. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants a mechanical-looking watch in a colourway that will not fight anything else they wear. Black and charcoal is about as versatile as this style gets. Care and Maintenance Keep it away from steam and standing water, since an open dial gives moisture more visible places to sit. Wipe the strap down occasionally to lift skin oils, dry it slowly if it gets wet, and take the watch to a watchmaker for any work on the case back. Buying With Confidence Supplied 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. Delivery is nationwide and tracked, and the Consumer Protection Act allows return of an unworn watch in its original packaging. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Tommy Hilfiger Reference 1791279 Case diameter 45mm Case material Stainless steel Dial Grey, open-worked with exposed balance and gearing Markers Applied Arabic numerals and batons Strap Black leather, pin buckle Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months international