Thunderbirds men's chronograph watch steel bracelet

At 44 mm across and 12 mm thick, this Thunderbirds chronograph is a large round watch, and it sits prominently on the wrist. If your wrist is on the slim side, check that the case does not overhang it, and use our watch size guide to compare before you decide.

Dial and functions

The dial is two-tone, which keeps the time easy to read at a glance. The hands carry a luminous coating, so after exposure to light they stay visible in the dark. Seconds run on a small separate sub-dial, and a window shows the date. The chronograph is operated with the two pushers, with the minute counter running up to 60 and a further counter showing tenths of a second. Additional sub-dials add extra readings.

Case and build

The case is stainless steel in a silver tone, with a mineral glass protecting the dial and a crown guard shielding the crown from knocks. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and hand washing. It is better to take the watch off for swimming.

Movement

Inside is a quartz movement, the TMI VD57. It is accurate, simple and needs no winding or adjustment. When the battery runs down, you only need to replace it.

Bracelet and clasp

The silver stainless steel bracelet is made of links, and you can shorten it by removing some. The size guide explains how, and it is worth keeping any links you take out. The deployant clasp has a safety mechanism that guards against accidental opening. The width between the lugs is 22 mm, the measurement you need if you ever fit a different strap.

For everyday wear, it suits the office as easily as a weekend, and it is built to move with you, whether that means a run, the gym or a job around the house.