Tommy Hilfiger Men's Hendrix Automatic Skeleton Watch Ref. TH.312.1.14.2497
Fashion Watch / Skeleton Dial Complication · Tommy Hilfiger (Licensed by Movado Group). Positioned as a mid-tier 'Fashion' brand. Movado Group handles the design, production, and distribution.
Period: Modern Luxury Fashion (2020-present). It features a contemporary 'semi-skeleton' design aimed at a lifestyle audience rather than traditional horology enthusiasts.
Type
Fashion Watch / Skeleton Dial Complication
Brand
Tommy Hilfiger (Licensed by Movado Group). Positioned as a mid-tier 'Fashion' brand. Movado Group handles the design, production, and distribution.
Movement
Automatic Self-Winding Movement, likely a Miyota or Sea-Gull base modified for Tommy Hilfiger. 21,600 vph, approx. 40-hour power reserve, 21 jewels.
Dimensions
Case Diameter: 44mm, Thickness: 12.5mm, Lug-to-Lug: 51mm, Lug Width: 22mm. It is a large-format watch that wears significantly larger than a traditional dress watch.
Description
The Tommy Hilfiger Hendrix is a bold, modern timepiece that blends the aesthetics of high-end mechanical horology with accessible fashion design. Its standout feature is the vertical skeletonized cut-out, which reveals the beating heart of the automatic movement against a vibrant sunray blue dial. The three-subdial layout provides a technical 'chronograph' look, though it functions as a calendar. It is designed for the consumer who wants the visual complexity of a mechanical watch without the traditional luxury price tag.
Key Features
Skeletonized dial aperture, multi-function calendar subdials (Day/Date/24h), signature red-white-blue flag branding, and the use of an automatic movement rather than standard quartz found in most fashion watches.
Dial Description
Sunray Blue dial with a vertical skeleton aperture from 1 to 5 o'clock. Features three multi-function subdials: 24-hour time (9 o'clock), Day (center top), and Date (6 o'clock). Applied stick indices and baton hands with the signature TH flag at 12 o'clock.
Case Material
Polished and brushed 316L Stainless Steel. The case features a smooth polished fixed bezel with a brushed case body.
Crystal Type
Mineral Crystal. It is flat and prone to scratches compared to sapphire but fits the price point of a fashion timepiece.
Bezel Details
Fixed, polished stainless steel bezel without markings, creating a seamless transition to the large dial crystal.
Crown & Pushers
Push-pull crown with embossed Tommy Hilfiger logo. Two pump-style pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock used to quick-set the day and date subdials.
Bracelet or Strap
Stainless steel multi-link bracelet with a push-button deployment clasp. Features a combination of brushed outer links and polished center links.
Caseback Details
Exhibition (display) case back with a mineral crystal window, allowing a view of the rotor and balance wheel movements. Screw-down steel perimeter.
Movement Type
Automatic Self-Winding Movement, likely a Miyota or Sea-Gull base modified for Tommy Hilfiger. 21,600 vph, approx. 40-hour power reserve, 21 jewels.
Water Resistance
5 ATM (50 Meters / 165 Feet). Suitable for light splashes and hand washing; not recommended for swimming, snorkeling, or showering.
Origin & Provenance
Brand origin: USA (New York). Manufacturing: China. Movement: Japanese or Chinese origin assembly. Outsourced production via Movado Group.
Age Estimate
Circa 2021-2024. This model is part of the current Hendrix / Griffin collection of automatic watches from Hilfiger's modern catalog.
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'democratization' of mechanical watches, bringing the visual appeal of complex movements to a younger, fashion-forward audience who may not be traditional watch collectors.
Condition Notes
Mint/Brand New in Box (as per user description). Check for any factory protective plastics. Indices and hands should be perfectly aligned.
Value Estimate
MSRP: $225 - $275 USD. Secondary Market/Resale: $120 - $180 USD depending on region and retailer discounts.
Care & Maintenance
Automatic movements should be worn daily or placed on a winder to keep time. Avoid strong magnetic fields. Service every 5-7 years for lubrication. Mineral crystal cannot be polished; avoid contact with hard surfaces.
Similar Watches
Fossil Heritage Automatic, Nixon Specter, Maserati Potenza, and Seiko 5 Sport 'Style' models. Differs from Seiko by focusing on brand-name lifestyle aesthetics over tool-watch heritage.
Interesting Facts
While Tommy Hilfiger is a clothing brand, their watches are manufactured by the Movado Group, which also produces watches for Lacoste, Hugo Boss, and Ferrari. This model represents the brand's shift toward offering mechanical 'Automatic' options to compete with brands like Fossil and Nixon.
Notes
Brand new with box and papers