Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 45mm Watch (1791280)

Dark case, dark dial, and two holes cut through it so the movement shows. The red minute markings around the chapter ring are the only bright thing on this watch, and they are what stop the whole face reading as one flat grey disc. Case and Wrist Presence The 45mm case is finished in gunmetal, a dark grey coating that takes the shine out of the steel underneath and makes the watch look heavier than a polished version of the same shape. Crown shoulders are thick and the lugs are squared off. Against a brown strap the dark case gets warmer than it would on black. Dial and Legibility Layered black, with applied grey Arabic numerals at the quarters and applied batons between them, over a skeletonised ring. The openings at twelve and nine show the gearing and the balance turning underneath. Small red marks at the five-minute intervals and a red seconds hand supply the contrast; without them a black dial behind a grey chapter ring would be difficult to read at speed. Movement and Functions Hours, minutes and seconds, with the mechanism visible through the dial. Strap Clasp and Fit Mid-brown leather with edge stitching, on a dark pin buckle. Brown against gunmetal is the more interesting choice of the two obvious ones, and it keeps the watch from looking purely industrial. Leather of this weight takes a couple of weeks to soften around the wrist bone. Who This Watch Suits Someone who likes the open-dial idea but wants it dark rather than bright. It reads as a casual watch and pairs naturally with brown boots and denim. Care and Maintenance Coated cases dull rather than scratch, so keep abrasive cloths and household cleaners away from it and clean it with a soft dry cloth only. Keep the leather dry, air it rather than heating it, and use a watchmaker for anything that involves opening the case. Buying With Confidence Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, with a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Nationwide tracked 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 1791280 Case diameter 45mm Case Gunmetal finish Dial Black, open-worked with exposed balance and gearing Markers Applied Arabic numerals and batons Strap Brown leather, pin buckle Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months international