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Tommy Hilfiger Ari 1781979 Women's Watch – 39mm Navy Dial Leather
Ref. 1781979
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 160 Tommy Hilfiger watches in stock.A round stainless steel case in silver tone houses a sunray blue dial arranged with subdials showing the day, date, and a 24-hour indicator. The bezel is set with crystal accents around its perimeter, adding some decorative detail to the otherwise clean face. At roughly 39mm across and under 9mm thick, the case sits neatly on the wrist. A navy crocodile-embossed leather strap with a pin buckle completes the look, carrying through the blue of the dial.
- Reference
- 1781979
- Brand
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Case size
- 38mm
- Lug width
- 18mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Navy
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Watch Enclave
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 46g
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 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,707), Stainless Steel Watches (2,794), Women's Watches (1,397), Leather Strap Watches (912), Blue Dial Watches (771) and Dress Watches (482).
Temporarily out of stock
Watch Enclave is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 23 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
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 1781979 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  1781979 | 24000190 | GW0878L1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 | £169 | £175 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| 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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
18mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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