Thunderbirds chronograph watch for men two-tone dial 44 mm

Stainless steel does most of the talking on this Thunderbirds men's watch. The silver-tone case and bracelet feel cool and solid on the wrist, and the two-tone dial adds contrast without making a fuss. It is a 44 mm round chronograph with a date window and quartz movement.

Reading the dial

The hands carry a luminous coating, so once they have been charged by light they stay readable in the dark. Seconds run on a small separate sub-dial, and the date sits in its own window. The chronograph is started, stopped and reset with the pushers. Its minute counter runs up to 60, and a further counter shows tenths of a second. Behind the glass is a TMI VD57 quartz movement, which asks for nothing more than a new battery now and then.

Bracelet and clasp

The silver-tone bracelet is made of links and is 22 mm wide. You adjust the length by taking out one or more links, and it is worth keeping any you remove. If you have not done this before, our watch size guide explains the steps. The deployant clasp has a safety mechanism that guards against it opening by accident.

Case and everyday toughness

The case is 44 mm across and 12 mm thick, so it has a definite presence. If your wrist is on the slim side, check that it does not overhang. The stainless steel copes with sweat and everyday damp, the mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic would, and a crown guard protects the crown from knocks. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain and splashes but not swimming.

It sits comfortably between the office and the weekend, with a sporty, technical look that suits a shirt as easily as a jumper. It arrives in a presentation box, which makes it an easy gift too.