Bristol B-25 Mitchell Tribute Chronograph — Polished Steel, Black Leather
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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. We place it at Hour V (Chronograph) of the Expedition season, 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
Checked the case machining and chronograph reset on arrival in Charlottesville. Zero hand drift, crisp pusher actuation on the Swiss 3540.D caliber, and a flat sapphire crystal with minimal glare. Sits squarely on my wrist.
Wore this into my cardiology clinic with a charcoal suit and white shirt. The black dial and black leather band give the 44mm steel case a clean, professional look that works well in hospital meetings.
Took this hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 50m water resistance and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal handled a sudden rainstorm and brush without issue, and the high-contrast black dial is easy to read. The black leather strap was pretty stiff for the first 3-4 days before breaking in.
My uncle flew B-25s in the Pacific theater, so I grabbed this black-dial chronograph the moment I saw the airframe relic in the caseback. The Swiss 3540.D pushers have a firm click and the sub-registers are super clear.
As a collector who appreciates military history, having verified B-25 Mitchell airframe aluminum inset into the caseback makes this 1945-piece limited edition stand out. On my wrist the 44mm 316L steel case wears big like a proper WWII observation watch, while the black leather strap keeps the weight manageable. The Swiss 3540.D chronograph sub-registers are crisply printed under the sapphire glass.
This black-dial B-25 Mitchell tribute has earned regular wrist time alongside my mechanical pilot watches. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case houses a Swiss Caliber 3540.D quartz chronograph that tracks 1/10th seconds cleanly and snaps back to twelve without play. Beneath the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the matte black dial and triple sub-registers offer true cockpit contrast, and the authentic B-25 airframe metal in the 1945-piece caseback seals the deal.
