Thunderbirds men's chronograph watch 42 mm blue dial

Cool and silvery, the stainless steel of this Thunderbirds chronograph feels solid and smooth against the wrist, and the mesh strap in the same metal moves with you rather than against you. The case is round, 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, with a blue dial that reads clearly at a glance.

Reading the dial

The blue face carries a date window, a small seconds sub-dial and a 24-hour indication, which is handy for telling day from night. The chronograph runs from the two pushers, with a minute counter that goes up to 60. A tachymeter scale completes the picture: time one kilometre, and the seconds hand shows your average speed in km/h. Inside, a TMI VD57 quartz movement keeps the time steadily without any winding. When the battery runs out, a watchmaker can replace it and check the seals at the same time.

Case and strap

The stainless steel case resists corrosion, and the mineral glass protects the dial well in daily use. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and hand washing, but it is not meant for swimming. At 42 mm the case suits most men's wrists, and our watch size guide will help you confirm the fit. The silver-tone mesh bracelet is supple and breathable, and the lug width is 22 mm, worth noting if you ever want a spare strap.

With its sporty, technical look softened by the metal bracelet, this chronograph is easy to wear every day, from the office to the weekend. It also belongs to our range of mesh bracelet watches for men.