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Tommy Hilfiger Ari 1781978 Women's Multifunction Watch – 38mm White Dial Rose Gold Steel Bracelet
Ref. 1781978
Sits in Tommy Hilfiger’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Tommy Hilfiger watches we list, which start at £80.
Price range £80 to £239 across 169 Tommy Hilfiger watches in stock.A round 38mm case in rose gold PVD sits above a clean white dial, with a fixed rose gold-plated bezel framing the mineral crystal. The Seiko VX3J quartz movement drives hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, and a 24-hour indicator. The case measures 10mm thick and takes an 18mm lug width. A rose gold stainless steel bracelet fastens via a push-button deployant clasp, and the whole watch weighs 91g on the wrist. Water resistance is rated to 30 metres.
- Reference
- 1781978
- Brand
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VX3J
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Rose gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Watch Enclave
Learn more about Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger founded his label in New York in 1985, building it on American preppy sportswear — nautical stripes, red-white-and-blue, collegiate references. The watches are produced under licence by Movado Group.
They follow the clothing closely: large legible dials, silicone and steel bracelets, and frequent use of the house colour palette. Movements are quartz throughout at the volume end of the range.
These are accessible fashion watches. They are not attempting horological credibility, and their appeal is styling and price rather than mechanics.
- 1985
- Tommy Hilfiger launches his label in New York.
- 2001
- Movado Group begins producing the watch line.
- 2010
- PVH Corp acquires the brand.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,229), Women's Watches (1,512) and Rose Gold Watches (259).
International shipping available
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 38mm suits most wrists
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Tommy Hilfiger's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Tommy Hilfiger Ari 1781978 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  1781978 | 24000190 | 12248AP08 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 | £169 | £163 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Watch Enclave is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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