The quick answer.
Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch is a 42 mm pilot watch at £1,575 after code SEBASTIANBASSOL (before code £1,750). We recommend it for a buyer who wants an automatic Valjoux chronograph with a black dial, large numerals and a leather strap.
Why it belongs on the shortlist.
This is the high-contrast version of the Chrono Commander: big white numerals on black, white-stitched leather and the familiar 7750 layout. Axion calls it a pilot's chronograph and lists a 42 mm steel case, a 48-hour reserve and 100 m of water resistance. We would choose it for everyday legibility and a darker, more versatile look than the white-dial option.
Our verdict: the readable all-black chronograph.
The Valjoux 7750 gives you 60-second, 30-minute and hour counters, day and date and a 48-hour reserve. On the black dial those functions stay easy to read, which is why we pick this colorway when a buyer wants a mechanical chronograph to wear every day.
Leather or bracelet.
Axion lists two versions of the black Chrono Commander: this leather strap at £1,750 and a steel bracelet at £1,950. Leather lowers the entry price by £200 and softens the tool-watch look, and a bracelet is the better pick if you want a single piece that can go anywhere.
Size and fit check.
Axion lists a 42 mm diameter and 16 mm thickness, with no lug-to-lug or lug width published for this listing. Check the numbers against a watch you already wear, and confirm checkout currency, taxes and shipping, because the price is shown in GBP.
Our code test.
On October 19, 2026 an isolated cart applied SEBASTIANBASSOL to this exact leather variant: £1,750 before code, £175 off and £1,575 after code, before shipping. The steel bracelet version was not tested.
The details, at a glance.
- Selected variant
- Black Leather · SKU 0316.1BL · Variant 14053992562753
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- Not published by the brand
- Thickness
- 16 mm
- Lug width
- Not published by the brand
- Case
- 316L stainless steel
- Crystal
- Scratch-proof sapphire crystal
- Movement
- ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph
- Rated power reserve
- 48 hours
- Listed functions
- Chronograph with 60-second, 30-minute and hour counters; day and date
- Water resistance
- 10 ATM / 100 m
- Strap / bracelet
- Black leather strap with white stitching (selected variant)
What draws us in
- ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph with three counters
- High-contrast black dial with large white numerals, day and date
- Sapphire crystal, 316L steel and a 100 m rating
Before you choose
At 16 mm thick it is a substantial watch. Axion does not publish lug-to-lug or lug width for this listing, and the store shows prices in GBP. A steel bracelet costs £1,950 and we tested only the leather version.
Who it suits.
A buyer who wants an automatic Valjoux chronograph with a black dial, large numerals and a leather strap.
When to choose something else.
Choose something else if you want a slim watch under tight cuffs, a published lug width for strap swaps or a US-dollar price.
Warranty, returns and ownership.
The exact product listing does not state a product-specific warranty or return period, and the store policy pages we checked on October 19, 2026 did not publish one. Confirm current warranty, return and shipping terms with Axion before ordering.
Closest alternatives.
- Axion Watches Chrono Commander White Chronograph Watch: The same movement and case with a white aviation dial on leather at the same £1,750 price, if you prefer a lighter face.
- Axion Watches Racing Commander Chronograph Watch: The same Valjoux 7750 with a bezel-free racing design and a steel bracelet at £1,850.
- Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8075-51E · $636 listed (2026-10-19): A lower-cost, different-purpose option if you mainly want aviation functions: it uses Eco-Drive solar quartz with atomic timekeeping instead of a mechanical chronograph movement.
Think beyond the diameter.
The brand does not publish lug-to-lug for this reference, so use the case width, thickness and strap length to judge fit. Use our wrist-fit guide and compare the proportions with a watch you already enjoy wearing.
Axion Watches partner code and offer terms. Our cart test applied SEBASTIANBASSOL to this exact variant on October 19, 2026. Use the product link below and confirm the final total; shipping and taxes are not included in the item price shown.
Where to buy.
Specifications and product photography: Axion Watches product page (checked October 19, 2026). Find Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch at Axion Watches through our partner link and search for the selected option there. How we choose.
A few good questions.
What is the discount code for the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch?
The Axion Watches discount code is SEBASTIANBASSOL for 10% off at axion-watch.com. In our cart test it lowered this model from £1,750 to £1,575 before shipping and taxes. Every code and tested price: https://watchritual.com/promo/axion-watches
What movement is in the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch?
Axion lists an ETA Valjoux 7750 self-winding chronograph with 25 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour, three chronograph counters, day and date, and a 48-hour reserve.
How much is the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch and does the code work?
The black leather version was listed at £1,750 GBP on October 19, 2026. Our cart test applied SEBASTIANBASSOL for £175 off, leaving £1,575 before shipping. The steel bracelet version at £1,950 was not tested, so confirm that total at checkout.
What size is the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch?
Axion lists a 42 mm 316L steel case that is 16 mm thick. Lug-to-lug distance and lug width are not published for this listing, so compare it with a watch you own before ordering.
Does the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch come on leather or steel?
Axion sells it on a black leather strap at £1,750 or a solid steel bracelet at £1,950. This review covers the leather version, SKU 0316.1BL.
What does the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch cost with the Watch Ritual code?
The price before code was £1,750. In our cart test on October 19, 2026, SEBASTIANBASSOL lowered the tested variant to £1,575, saving £175 before shipping and taxes. This result applies to this exact item and variant.
