Thunderbirds chronograph men's watch 42 mm black mesh strap

This is a watch you can simply put on and forget about: a 42 mm case in black stainless steel, a quartz movement that asks for nothing but a new battery in due course, and a black mesh strap that stays comfortable through a full day. It is a chronograph, and it belongs to our range of men's mesh strap watches.

Reading the dial

The dial is black with analogue display, so the time is quick to read at a glance. Seconds run on a small separate sub-dial, and the date appears in a window. A 24-hour indication lets you tell day from night. The chronograph is started, stopped and reset with the pushers, and the minute counter runs up to 60. The tachymeter scale gives an average speed: start the chronograph at the beginning of a kilometre, stop it at the end, and read the figure opposite the seconds hand.

Movement

Inside is a quartz movement (TMI VD57). There is nothing to wind and nothing to set aside from the time and date, and when the battery runs down you replace it.

Case and durability

The case measures 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, which suits most men's wrists without sitting too tall under a cuff. It is stainless steel, so sweat and everyday damp are not a concern. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain and splashes, but it is not meant for swimming.

Strap and fit

The black stainless steel mesh strap follows the shape of the wrist and lets air through. The width between the lugs is 22 mm, worth noting if you ever want a replacement strap.

With its chronograph styling, it suits motorsport fans, and it copes just as well with a run, a gym session or a weekend of DIY. It also comes in a presentation box, which makes it an easy gift.