A panda that means business
By Rafael Ortiz, Mexico City ยท
Panda dials are the easiest chronographs to read in a hurry, and the Black Bay Chrono is a good one: white dial, black subdials, black tachymeter bezel. The MT5813 is based on the Breitling B01 architecture, column wheel and vertical clutch, with 70 hours of reserve, and the pushers have that lovely positive feel.
The catch is the case. 41 mm and 14.4 mm thick, 22 mm lugs, closed back. It's tall, and it sits high on the wrist. 200 meters water resistance is unusual for a chronograph, and welcome.
At 5,925 to 6,300 dollars, it's a great alternative to an Omega Speedmaster or a Breitling, if you don't mind the height.