Thunderbirds men's chronograph watch red dial 42 mm

You are halfway through a Saturday walk, a kilometre marker comes up, and you press the pusher to time it. That is the sort of moment this Thunderbirds men's watch is built for: a quartz chronograph with a red dial, a 42 mm case and a brown leather strap.

Reading the dial

The red dial is easy to read at a glance. Seconds run in their own small subdial, a window shows the date, and a 24-hour indication tells you whether it is day or night. The chronograph is operated with two pushers and the minute counter runs up to 60. The tachymeter scale turns a timed kilometre into an average speed in km/h. A few extra subdials add further readings on the dial.

Movement and case

Inside is a TMI VD57 quartz movement, accurate and needing no winding or setting beyond replacing the battery when it runs down. The round stainless steel case is gold-tone, 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, with a mineral glass. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain and splashes. It is not meant for swimming.

Strap

The brown leather strap is 22 mm wide. It softens and develops a patina with wear, and it lasts longer if you keep it away from water. If you like the look, you can compare it with other men's leather strap watches in the shop.

For hiking, sport or an active weekend, it is a watch made to move with you. It arrives in a presentation box, which makes it easy to give as a gift.