2000s Tommy Hilfiger USA-Themed Quartz Watch Ref. 1238
2000s Tommy Hilfiger USA-Themed Quartz Watch Ref. 1238
Reference Number: 1238
Manufactured Date: 2000
This Tommy Hilfiger USA-themed quartz watch features a bold navy-blue, white, and red dial that brings the brand’s signature colors to the wrist. Large “USA” lettering anchors the center, while a framed Tommy Hilfiger flag logo sits beneath 12 o’clock. Gold-tone Arabic numerals, luminous-style hour and minute hands, and an arrow-tipped seconds hand complement its silver-tone case and gold-tone bezel accents. A blue embossed strap completes the coordinated look, combining patriotic styling with the sporty details of a numbered bezel. This example shows visible scratches on the crystal and caseback, wear to the case finish, and deterioration around the strap’s attachment points.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 37mm
Dial: 28.5mm
Lug-to-Lug: 44mm
Thickness: 9.5mm
Strap: 17.2cm
Strap Style: Leather Pin Buckle (Very Deteriorated, brown replacement strap available upon request)
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz Analog
Watch Movement: PC21A
Watch Complications:
- None
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: Hour and Minte Hands (Faint)
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: White
Strap: Red, White, Blue
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- An American Fashion Signature - Tommy Hilfiger launched his namesake brand in 1985, establishing an identity closely associated with American sportswear and a red, white, and blue palette. This watch carries that identity beyond a small logo, using broad bands of color across almost the entire dial. The prominent “USA” lettering further emphasizes the Americana theme that has long informed the brand’s clothing and accessories.
- Traditional Numerals with a Colorful Twist - The gold-tone hour markers use decorative, slanted Arabic numerals that recall the flowing forms associated with Breguet-style watch numerals. Their elegant curves create an unusual pairing with the dial’s bold color blocking and oversized USA lettering. This combination gives the watch a distinctive personality, bringing a traditional dress-watch detail into a casual fashion design.
- Sporting Details Meet Dress-Watch Accents - The numbered bezel, prominent quarter-hour sections, and pale inserts in the hands give this watch a sporty appearance, while its gold-tone details add a dressier touch. The dial also carries a “100M Water Resistant” marking, reinforcing the sporting theme of its design. That inscription records the watch’s stated rating, although its present water resistance would need to be established through testing.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (2000): N/A
Original Retail Price (2000): N/A
