Thunderbirds chronograph men's watch 40 mm black dial

The black stainless steel case of this Thunderbirds chronograph is just 12 mm thick and 40 mm across, a round shape that sits neatly under a shirt cuff and still looks purposeful on its own. Inside is a quartz movement, the TMI VD57, and the whole thing hangs from a green fabric strap 20 mm wide.

What the dial does for you

The black dial keeps everything easy to read at a glance. The hands are luminescent, so after a little time in the light they stay visible in the dark. Seconds run in their own sub-dial, the date sits in a small window, and a 24-hour display helps you tell day from night. The chronograph is started, stopped and reset with the pushers, and its minute counter runs up to 60. The extra sub-dials add further readings without crowding the face.

Built for ordinary days

The case is stainless steel, which stands up well to corrosion, and the crystal is mineral glass. Water resistance is 5 ATM, so rain, splashes and hand washing are no trouble, but it is not meant for swimming. The quartz movement keeps reliable time without any fuss, and when the battery runs out a watchmaker can swap it and check the seals while the watch is on the bench. If you are unsure whether 40 mm suits your wrist, our watch size guide will help you decide.

On the wrist, the fabric strap feels light and comfortable, and the green gives the black case a bit of character. It handles a run, a gym session or a weekend of DIY without complaint, and it comes in a presentation box, which makes it an easy gift too.