Tommy Hilfiger Men’s 46mm Watch (1791348)

The arc across the top of this dial is a retrograde day indicator: the hand sweeps from Sunday round to Saturday, then jumps straight back to the start instead of continuing round a circle. It is the most animated thing any watch in this range does, and it happens once a week. Case and Wrist Presence Stainless steel, 46mm, with a wide flat bezel carrying an engraved minute scale and a set of chunky pushers and crown guards on the right flank. There is nothing subtle about the case. It is a big sports watch and it wears like one, with the bracelet flowing out at full width from the lugs. Dial and Legibility The dial is a deep blue with a fine triangular waffle texture that shifts as the light moves across it. Applied polished batons mark the hours and are filled at the tips. Below the retrograde day arc sit a 24-hour register at nine and a date register at six, both ringed in a lighter blue so they lift off the background. It is a lot of information on one dial, and the reason it stays readable is that the hour and minute hands are much larger and brighter than anything else on it. Movement and Functions Retrograde day, date and a 24-hour indication, all set from the crown. The dial is marked 5 ATM, which is 50 metres: rain, hand washing and a swim in a pool are fine; diving, hot showers and pressure-washing are not, since heat and jetted water defeat gaskets long before depth does. Strap Clasp and Fit A solid stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp. Get the links sized properly rather than living with a loose fit, because a 46mm head on a slack bracelet slides to the side of the wrist and knocks against desks and door frames. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants a large, blue, unmistakably sporty steel watch and will actually enjoy the retrograde hand. It is a weekend and holiday watch more than an office one. Care and Maintenance Rinse the bracelet in fresh water after swimming, especially in the sea, and dry it before storing. Never operate the crown or pushers while the watch is wet. Have batteries fitted by a watchmaker so the gaskets are checked, since the 5 ATM rating is only as good as its seals. 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 1791348 Case diameter 46mm Case material Stainless steel Dial Blue textured, applied batons Functions Retrograde day, date, 24-hour sub-dial Water resistance 5 ATM / 50 metres Bracelet Stainless steel, folding clasp Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months international