Thunderbirds men's watch steel bracelet 43 mm chronograph

If you want a sturdy steel chronograph that looks sharp at the office and holds up on a weekend walk, this Thunderbirds men's watch is built for you. It has a round 43 mm case, a white dial and a full steel bracelet, all in a silver tone.

Movement and dial

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, so there is nothing to wind or set beyond the time itself. The white dial is easy to read at a glance. The hands and hour markers are luminescent, so once charged by light they stay visible in the dark. You also get a date window, a 24-hour indication, a small seconds counter and extra sub-dials. The chronograph starts, stops and resets with the pushers, and the rotating bezel works as a simple timer: line its marker up with the minute hand and read off the elapsed time.

Case and water resistance

The stainless steel case measures 43 mm across and 14 mm thick, so it has real presence on the wrist and suits medium to large wrists. A crown guard helps protect the crown from knocks. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which covers splashes and rain, but not swimming or diving. Not sure about fit? Our watch size guide explains how to judge size and how to adjust the links.

Bracelet and clasp

The steel bracelet is sized by removing links, and it is worth keeping any you take out in case you need them later. The deployant clasp has a safety catch to stop it opening by accident. The distance between the lugs is 22 mm, which is the figure to note if you ever want a replacement strap.

With its metal bracelet and straightforward controls, it is an easy watch to wear every day, whether that means work, a hike or an active weekend.