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

You glance at the dial on the morning train, and the white background with its contrasting hands makes the time readable in a second. That is the everyday case for this Thunderbirds chronograph men's watch, a quartz model with a 42 mm stainless steel case in a gold-tone finish and a red leather strap.

Reading the dial and using the functions

The seconds run in a small separate sub-dial, and a window shows the date. A 24-hour indication helps you tell day from night. The chronograph starts, stops and resets with the pushers, and its minute counter runs up to 60. The tachymeter scale lets you work out an average speed: time one kilometre, and the seconds hand then points to the speed in km/h. Further sub-dials complete the display.

Movement, case and strap

The quartz movement is a TMI VD57, which keeps accurate time without servicing. When the battery weakens, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals. The case measures 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, and it is covered by a mineral glass. Water resistance is 5 ATM, so rain, splashes and handwashing are fine, but it is not meant for swimming. The strap is red leather with a 22 mm width between the lugs, a figure worth noting if you ever buy a replacement. Leather softens and develops a patina over time, so keep it away from water to make it last. If you like this style, you can browse more men's leather strap watches.

With its leather strap, this watch sits comfortably alongside office clothes, and it arrives in a presentation box, which makes it easy to give as a gift.