Thunderbirds chronograph watch for men white dial 42 mm

At 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, this Thunderbirds chronograph sits as a mid-sized men's watch, comfortable on most wrists without looking oversized. The round stainless steel case is silver in colour, the dial is white, and the strap is black leather, 22 mm wide.

Movement and water resistance

Inside is a TMI VD57 quartz movement, which keeps time accurately with no winding. When the battery weakens, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals. The case has a mineral glass and a water resistance of 5 ATM. That covers rain and splashes, but it is not meant for swimming.

Dial and functions

The white dial gives a clear, direct read of the time. Seconds run on their own small sub-dial, and the date appears in a window. A 24-hour indication helps you tell day from night. The chronograph is operated with the two pushers, and the minute counter goes 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 on the scale. The extra sub-dials add further readings on the dial.

Leather strap

The black leather strap softens and develops a patina with wear. To make it last, keep it dry as far as you can. If you like this look, you can compare it with other men's leather strap watches.

The chronograph styling suits anyone with an interest in motor racing, and the watch is built to move with you, from a run or a gym session to jobs around the house. It arrives in a presentation box, which makes it easy to give as a gift.