Thunderbirds men's chronograph watch grey dial 44 mm

At 44 mm across and 11 mm thick, this Thunderbirds is a watch you will notice on the wrist, and it sits best on medium to large wrists. If you are unsure how that will look on you, our watch size guide explains how to judge it, and also how to shorten the bracelet by removing links. Keep any links you take out, in case you ever need them again.

What the dial gives you

The grey dial is easy to read at a glance. This is a chronograph, run from the two pushers, with a minute counter that goes up to 60. Alongside it you get a date window, a small seconds sub-dial and a 24-hour indication that helps you tell day from night. The hands carry a luminescent coating, so once they have been charged by light you can still read the time in the dark.

Case, glass and water

The round case is stainless steel in grey, so sweat and everyday damp are not a worry. A mineral glass protects the dial, and a crown guard cuts down the risk of knocking the crown. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and washing your hands. For swimming, it is better to take it off. Inside sits a TMI VD53 quartz movement, a dependable choice when you would rather not think about the time. When the battery runs low, a watchmaker can replace it and check the seals at the same time.

Bracelet and clasp

The silver-tone stainless steel bracelet is made of links, and the deployant clasp has a safety mechanism that stops it opening by accident. The gap between the lugs is 22 mm, worth noting if you ever want a replacement strap.

This is a watch for every day, from the office to the weekend. Its aviator character works well with jeans and a jacket, and it also makes an easy gift for someone who likes a bold men's watch.