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Tommy Hilfiger 1791398 Kane Blue Dial Men's Watch
Ref. 1791398
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Stepping up in Tommy Hilfiger's range
The Kane collection sits in the part of Tommy Hilfiger's range aimed at a dressed-up casual register — large enough to read as deliberate, flat enough not to crowd a shirt cuff. At 44mm across and only 10mm deep, it wears closer to the wrist than most watches at this diameter, which keeps the proportions from reading as bulky despite the size. The sunray blue dial is arranged around twin sub-dials that give the face the silhouette of a chronograph, though they carry day and date rather than elapsed time. Thin Roman numerals and baton hands keep the layout clean; the blue picks up and shifts with the light in a way that flat colour does not. The mesh bracelet fastens via a sliding clasp that adjusts by millimetres along the weave — no tools, no removed links, just a simple repositioning at the wrist.
- Reference
- 1791398
- Brand
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Collection
- Kane
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 10mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Day-date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Mesh bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
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 (4,361), Stainless Steel Watches (2,892), Chronograph Watches (1,144), Blue Dial Watches (814), Watches 44mm and Over (785) and Mesh Bracelet Watches (201).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Tommy Hilfiger 1791398 Kane Blue Dial alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  1791398 | GW0702G1 | R8871621011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £159 | £159 | £159 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Mesh bracelet | Mesh bracelet | Silicone strap |
| This watch | 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?
22mm. 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 men's.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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