Thunderbirds men's watch steel bracelet 44 mm chronograph

This Thunderbirds is the sort of watch you can put on in the morning and forget about until you need it. The black stainless steel case and bracelet shrug off a normal day, the bicolour dial is easy to read at a glance, and the quartz movement (TMI VD57) keeps time without any winding or fuss. It is a 44 mm round chronograph made for men's wrists, with 5 ATM water resistance.

What it does on the dial

The date sits in a small window, and the seconds run in their own sub-dial. The hands carry a luminous coating, so after a little time in the light they stay readable in the dark. The chronograph is started, stopped and reset with the pushers. The minute counter runs up to 60, and another counter shows tenths of a second. If the battery ever weakens, a watchmaker can change it and check the seals at the same time.

Case, bracelet and fit

The case is stainless steel in black, 12 mm thick, with a mineral crystal and a crown guard that helps protect the crown from knocks. At 44 mm it has real presence, so if you have a slim wrist it is worth checking the fit first. Our watch size guide helps you choose and also explains how to adjust the bracelet. The black bracelet is made of links, and you resize it by removing one or more of them. Keep any you take out, as they may come in useful later. The folding clasp has a safety mechanism that prevents it from opening by accident. The lug width is 22 mm, which is the measurement to know if you ever want to swap the bracelet.

Rain, splashes and handwashing are no problem at 5 ATM, though it is not meant for swimming. The racing look of the chronograph will suit anyone who enjoys motorsport, and the dark steel works just as well at the office as it does at the weekend.