Thunderbirds chronograph men's watch black dial 5 ATM 44 mm

If you want a chronograph that looks technical, reads clearly and doesn't need fiddling with, this Thunderbirds men's watch is a good fit. It pairs a black dial with a stainless steel case and bracelet, a 44 mm round case and 5 ATM water resistance, all driven by a quartz movement (TMI VD53).

Reading the dial

The black dial keeps the time easy to read at a glance, and the luminescent hands can be read in the dark once they have been charged by light. Seconds run in a small separate counter, the date sits in its own window, and a 24-hour display tells you whether it is day or night. The chronograph starts, stops and resets with the pushers, with a minute counter that runs up to 60. Extra sub-dials complete the layout.

Case, bracelet and fit

The case is stainless steel, 44 mm across and 11 mm thick, with a mineral glass and a crown guard that protects the crown from knocks. It is a sizeable watch, so check it against your wrist if you have a slim one. Our watch size guide helps you decide and explains how to remove links. The silver-tone bracelet is 22 mm wide and shortens by taking out links, so keep any you remove in case you need them later. The deployant clasp has a safety lock that prevents accidental opening. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and hand washing, but take it off for swimming. The quartz movement needs no adjusting, only a battery change from time to time.

On the wrist, the chronograph styling gives it a sporty, technical look that works with casual outfits and with something a little smarter.