Black dial, black leather, polished steel: the Tissot Chrono XL Classic T116.617.16.057.00 takes the most dependable color scheme in watchmaking and scales it up to a confident 45mm. It is the version to choose if you want an oversized chronograph that still reads as smart rather than sporty.

What separates it from countless fashion chronographs is what happens inside. The Swiss ETA G10.212 PowerDrive quartz caliber measures elapsed time to a tenth of a second, totals up to 30 minutes and offers ADD and SPLIT modes, so you can time a lap and keep the overall run going. Large Arabic numerals stand out sharply against the black dial, the hands carry Super-LumiNova, and an end-of-life indicator tells you when the battery needs attention.

The leather strap softens the visual weight of the case and makes the watch an easy partner for dark denim, a navy blazer or a charcoal suit. Despite the generous width, a profile of just over 11mm lets it slide under most cuffs.

Specifications: Tissot Chrono XL Classic T116.617.16.057.00

• Diameter and height: 45mm by 11.02mm, 316L stainless steel
• Lugs: 22mm between them
• Dial: black, bold Arabic numerals, date aperture
• Caliber: ETA G10.212 PowerDrive Swiss quartz chronograph
• Timing: 1/10-second and 30-minute counters, ADD and SPLIT
• Glass: sapphire crystal
• Water resistance: 10 bar / 100 meters
• Strap: black leather

Understated in color, generous in scale, and precise wherever you take it.