Axion Watches / Racing chronograph£1,665After codeBefore code£1,850Save £185
Racing Commander Chronograph Watch
A Swiss 7750 chronograph built for racing fans
Racing Commander Chronograph Watch
or Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch?
Both use the Valjoux 7750 in a 42 mm case with 100 m. Choose the Racing Commander at £1,850 for a steel bracelet and racing styling; choose the Chrono Commander Black at £1,750 for pilot styling on leather. Both took 10% off with SEBASTIANBASSOL in our cart tests.
Axion Watches / Pilot£1,575After codeBefore code£1,750Save £175
Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch
An all-black Swiss pilot chronograph on leather
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Choose the Racing Commander Chronograph Watch for
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL tested: £1,665 before shipping
Choose the Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch for
- Costs £100 less at its listed price
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL tested: £1,575 before shipping
The specs, side by side.
Racing Commander Chronograph WatchChrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch
Listed price£1,850 at Axion Watches£1,750 at Axion Watches
Case diameter42 mm42 mm
Thickness16 mm16 mm
Lug-to-lugNot publishedNot published
MovementETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronographETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph
Power reserve48 hours48 hours
Water resistance100 m100 m
CrystalScratch-proof sapphire crystalScratch-proof sapphire crystal
Strap / braceletSolid 5-link steel bracelet with folding claspBlack leather strap with white stitching (selected variant)
Who should buy which.
The Racing Commander Chronograph Watch: A buyer who wants an automatic Swiss chronograph with a racing-style dial and a steel bracelet. Choose another watch if you need a slim cuff-friendly case, a published fit span or a US-dollar price.
The Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch: A buyer who wants an automatic Valjoux chronograph with a black dial, large numerals and a leather strap. Choose something else if you want a slim watch under tight cuffs, a published lug width for strap swaps or a US-dollar price.
Before you order.
It is 16 mm thick, so it sits tall under cuffs. Axion does not publish lug-to-lug or lug width for this listing, and the store prices it in GBP, so confirm your checkout currency and delivered total.
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.
A few good questions.
Should I buy the Axion Watches Racing Commander Chronograph Watch or the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch?
Both use the Valjoux 7750 in a 42 mm case with 100 m. Choose the Racing Commander at £1,850 for a steel bracelet and racing styling; choose the Chrono Commander Black at £1,750 for pilot styling on leather. Both took 10% off with SEBASTIANBASSOL in our cart tests.
Which is cheaper, the Axion Watches Racing Commander Chronograph Watch or the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch?
The Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch is listed at £1,750, against £1,850 for the Axion Watches Racing Commander Chronograph Watch, checked 2026-10-19.
Which has the longer power reserve, the Axion Watches Racing Commander Chronograph Watch or the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch?
Both are rated for 48 hours.
Which is more water resistant, the Axion Watches Racing Commander Chronograph Watch or the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch?
Both are rated to 100 m.
Is there a discount code for the Axion Watches Racing Commander Chronograph Watch or the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch?
SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for 10% off at Axion Watches; it lowered the Axion Watches Racing Commander Chronograph Watch to £1,665 in our test. SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for 10% off at Axion Watches; it lowered the Axion Watches Chrono Commander Black Chronograph Watch to £1,575 in our test.
Specs: Axion Watches product page (checked October 19, 2026) and Axion Watches product page (checked October 19, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.