Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 46mm Multifunction Watch (1792061)

Dark grey metal and rose gold is an unusual pairing, and it is the whole point of this one. The gunmetal case swallows light, the warm markers sit on top of it, and the result is far less shiny than a steel watch of the same size. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n Forty-six millimetres across, with a faceted bezel that cuts the circle into short flat sections. The gunmetal finish is matte enough that it does not throw reflections, which makes a case this size feel slightly less loud than the measurement suggests. There are pushers at two and four o’clock and a signed crown between them. A watch this wide needs a wrist around 18cm or more before it stops looking borrowed. \n Dial and Legibility \n Black, with a fine grain to it rather than a flat lacquer. The hour batons and both hands are rose gold-toned, and that warm colour against black is what carries legibility here – there is real contrast, unlike the tone-on-tone versions of this case. A white 12 sits at the top. Three sub-dials sit inside the minute track: the days of the week at three, a pointer date at six, and a 24-hour scale at nine. \n Movement and Functions \n \n Day – SUN to SAT on the right-hand counter \n Pointer date – a hand sweeping 1 to 31 on the lower sub-dial \n 24-hour – a second reading of the time on a full-day scale \n \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n The bracelet is the same gunmetal tone as the case, with a three-row link pattern and a fold-over clasp. Sizing is done by removing links; get it done properly at a jeweller rather than pulling pins yourself, because a badly reseated pin will work loose over a few months. Keep the removed links – if you gain or lose a little weight, or want the watch to sit differently in summer, you will want them back. \n Who This Watch Suits \n A man who finds polished steel too bright and black too severe. Gunmetal sits between the two, and it goes with the darker end of a wardrobe – navy, charcoal, brown boots – without competing. \n Care and Maintenance \n The gunmetal colour is a coating over the steel underneath, so it will show a lighter mark if it takes a deep scratch. Avoid dragging the bracelet across abrasive surfaces, wipe it down after a hot day so that sweat does not sit in the links, and use a watchmaker for battery changes so the case is closed and gasketed properly. \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. The watch arrives new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork. Nationwide delivery with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act gives you the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging. Look closely at the dial and you will see the grain – it is what keeps the black from going flat.