Bristol B-25 Mitchell Tribute Chronograph — Brushed Steel, Black Dial
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The watch
Bristol B-25 Mitchell Tribute Chronograph: a black-dial chronograph in a 44mm 316L stainless steel case, driven by a Swiss quartz chronograph movement (Caliber 3540.D). Highlights include original airframe material from the aircraft it honours set into the caseback, a production run limited to 1945 pieces and 50m water resistance. It belongs to Hour V, Chronograph, in our Expedition season: a natural choice for driving days, flights and timing anything that matters.
This classic aviator design uses a precision Swiss made chronograph with a Super-LumiNova dial protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The case back displays original airframe material from North American B-25 Mitchell SN#44-30734. This design is limited to 1945 units in honor of the year of this aircraft's production. The rugged B-25 Mitchell flew for the Allied air forces in every theater of WWII and beyond. It gained fame as the bomber used in the epic April 1942 "Doolittle Raid" to bomb Tokyo in response to the Pearl Harbor attack. This aircraft survives and remains in flying condition to this day. Thanks to the dedication and support of the Delaware Aviation Museum, this B-25 flying under the name "Panchito", can still be seen gracing the skies at airshows around the country.
Trademarks, trade names, aircraft models and company names are used for descriptive purposes only, to identify and describe the actual aircraft artifact incorporated into the watch.
Good to know
It runs on a Swiss quartz chronograph caliber 3540.D. Quartz keeps it accurate and low-maintenance; the battery simply needs replacing every few years.
Only splashes. It is rated to 50m (5 ATM), which handles rain and hand-washing, but it is not intended for swimming or submersion.
The case measures 44mm — a bold size that suits larger wrists (roughly 17.5 cm / 6.9 in and up). Our watch size guide (/pages/watch-size-guide) explains how to measure your wrist.
The caseback holds a genuine piece of B-25 Mitchell, visible through the back of the case — a direct link to the aircraft the watch honours.
Yes. Production is limited to 1945 pieces, so once the run sells out it will not be repeated.
On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour V — Chronograph, part of the Expedition season, and suits driving days, flights and timing anything that matters. It also appears in our Pilot & Aviation edit.
Yes. It ships brand-new and boxed from the brand's verified channel, with a 2-year warranty. Unworn watches can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
From the journal
Owners say
Surprised my fiance with this B-25 Mitchell chronograph for his 30th birthday. His grandfather loved WWII bombers, and seeing the authentic B-25 airframe metal in the caseback alongside the black dial and brown stitched strap made it his favorite watch.
Happy 30th to your fiance, Laura! We are thrilled the B-25 Mitchell Tribute and its airframe history meant so much to him.
Wears great on my wrist. Love the brushed steel and stitched brown band.
Between the brushed 44mm 316L steel case, high-contrast black sub-registers, and the piece of actual B-25 Mitchell airframe aluminum set into the caseback, this watch hits every mark for a WWII aviation buff. The Swiss 3540.D chronograph pushers engage with a solid click.
Clean black dial and crisp Swiss chronograph pushers. Fast shipping to Memphis.
Thanks for the review, Tom! Glad the B-25 Mitchell Chronograph arrived quickly.
The brown leather strap with contrast stitching has a classic Doolittle Raider flight-jacket feel against the brushed 316L steel case and black dial. I also swapped in a distressed khaki leather strap on my wrist and both look sharp.
Brushed 44mm case fits my wrist nicely. Real B-25 Mitchell metal in the back.
