Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 46mm Multifunction Watch (1792082)

Three sub-dials joined by a looping bridge across the middle of the dial – that skeletonised S is the signature of this Tommy Hilfiger, and it is the reason the watch looks busier than its function list actually is. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n Polished stainless steel, 46mm across, with a broad textured black bezel ring sunk into the top of the case. The texture is a fine pyramid knurl rather than a smooth insert, and it takes the shine off what would otherwise be a very bright watch. The crown is knurled and signed with the flag logo, flanked by two pushers. Lug to lug this is a long case, so it wants a wrist of about 18cm or more. \n Dial and Legibility \n Black with a fine sparkle in the finish, ringed by a printed tachymeter scale on the inner flange. Applied steel batons mark the hours and the hands are steel with white infill. The three sub-dials are set at roughly ten, eight and four o’clock rather than in the usual straight arrangement, and a raised open bridge links them across the dial centre. It is a design-led layout: readable, but you look at the pattern before you look at the time. \n Movement and Functions \n \n Day – the upper counter runs the days of the week under a red pointer \n Date – the lower counter carries a hand across the days of the month \n 24-hour – the left counter shows the full day on a single rotation \n Tachymeter – the printed scale converts elapsed seconds into units per hour when you time a fixed distance \n \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black silicone with a fine woven texture moulded into the surface and the flag logo raised near the lugs. Silicone is the strap to have if you sweat or work outdoors – it takes water without complaint and wipes clean under a tap. The steel pin buckle sets the length in fixed steps; leave enough slack that the strap does not press a line into your skin, because silicone does not breathe the way leather does. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants the look of a motorsport chronograph without the fuss. It is a hot-weather watch and a weekend watch, and the black silicone means it does not care about rain, gym bags or a braai. \n Care and Maintenance \n Silicone attracts dust and lint – rinse it under warm water and wipe it dry, and it will look new for years. The textured bezel traps grit, so give it an occasional going over with a soft brush. The polished case shows hairlines easily; that is the nature of polished steel and not a fault. Battery changes should go to a watchmaker so the caseback is properly resealed. \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, nationwide with tracking, and returnable unworn in its original packaging under the Consumer Protection Act. Turn it under a lamp and the bridge across the dial throws a shadow onto the sub-dials below it.