Thunderbirds men's watch chronograph 5 ATM black dial 42 mm

If you like a watch that does something useful and still looks at home with a shirt, this Thunderbirds is probably the kind you have been looking for. It is a men's chronograph with a black dial, a 42 mm round steel case and a black leather strap, powered by a Miyota OS10 quartz movement.

Reading it at a glance

The black dial gives the hands plenty of contrast, and a window shows the date. The two pushers run the chronograph. The minute counter goes up to 60, and a further counter shows tenths of a second. Extra sub-dials carry additional readings, so there is always something to look at without it feeling cluttered.

Two bezel tricks worth knowing

The tachymeter scale gives you an average speed. Start the chronograph as you pass a kilometre marker, stop it at the next one, and read the speed opposite the seconds hand. The rotating bezel doubles as a timer: line its marker up with the minute hand when you begin, and the elapsed time can be read straight off the bezel afterwards.

Quartz inside, leather outside

The quartz movement is accurate and needs no winding or adjusting. When the battery runs out, you simply replace it. The black strap is 22 mm wide and will soften and take on character as you wear it, though it lasts longest if you keep it away from water. If you enjoy this look, you can see more in our men's leather strap watches.

Size and build

The stainless steel case measures 42 mm across, a standard size for a man's wrist, and stands 13 mm high, so this is a watch with some presence. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic would. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and handwashing. Take it off before swimming.

With that leather strap, it sits comfortably next to a shirt or a suit, and it is just as happy on a weekend. It arrives in a presentation box, which makes it an easy gift to hand over.