Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 46mm Multifunction Watch (1792107)

A woven strap changes the character of a watch more than any other single part. Put this green-dialled Tommy Hilfiger on steel and it would read as a sports watch; on black and green webbing it reads as a weekend one. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n The 46mm steel case is brushed with polished edges and topped by a matte black bezel ring. Green-capped crowns break up the metal – the main crown at three, the timer crown at ten – and there are two pushers on the right flank. Fabric straps sit slightly higher on the wrist than leather or steel because the band passes under the case, so allow for a millimetre or two more height than the case alone suggests. \n Dial and Legibility \n Deep bottle green with a fine matte finish, ringed by a white inner track that carries the rotating timer scale. That white ring is the reason this dial reads so well: it puts a bright band between the dark green centre and the black bezel. Applied polished batons mark the hours, the hands are white-filled, and the three counters – 24-hour at nine, day at three, pointer date at six – are printed in white on green. \n Movement and Functions \n \n Internal timer ring – rotate the crown at ten to set the reference triangle against the minute hand \n Day – the days of the week run under the pointer at three \n Pointer date – a hand rather than a window shows the date at six \n 24-hour – the left counter distinguishes morning from evening at a glance \n \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black woven nylon with a broad green stripe down the centre and a steel pin buckle. Webbing is the most practical strap material going: it dries quickly, costs little to replace, and stretches slightly with wear so it feels broken in after a week. Set the buckle so the strap is firm – nylon gives a little under load, and a hole too loose will feel sloppy by the end of the day. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a big watch that is genuinely knockabout. Green and black on webbing suits outdoor wear, and if the strap takes a beating it is trivial to swap. \n Care and Maintenance \n Nylon can be washed in warm soapy water and air-dried; do not put it near direct heat, which makes the weave stiff. Keep the case dry around the timer crown and do not operate it wet. The black bezel ring scuffs to a lighter tone if knocked. Battery changes are a watchmaker’s job so the caseback gasket gets reseated. \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. The green in the strap stripe is a match for the crown caps rather than for the dial – slightly lighter, and deliberately so.