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Hugo Boss Essena Quartz 32mm Ladies Watch Black
Ref. 1502705
Sits in Hugo Boss’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Hugo Boss watches we list, which start at £79.
Price range £79 to £399 across 102 Hugo Boss watches in stock.The black dial sits inside gold PVD steel with enough crystal detail at the indices to read as dressed without becoming overtly ornate. At 32mm it proportions well on a finer wrist — present without dominating — and the 7.2mm case is slim enough that the deployant clasp tucks cleanly and the whole thing moves with the wrist rather than against it.
- Reference
- 1502705
- Brand
- Hugo Boss
- Case size
- 32mm
- Case thickness
- 7.2mm
- Lug width
- 12mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Learn more about Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss was founded as a clothing manufacturer in Metzingen in 1924. The modern company is a global fashion house, and its watches are produced under licence by Movado Group.
The watch line reflects the clothing: German minimalism, sparse dials, brushed steel, and a general absence of decoration. Movements are quartz or bought-in automatic. These are not manufacture watches and are not presented as such.
Within the licensed-fashion category, the design discipline is better than most. The dials are legible, the proportions are usually sensible, and the styling holds up rather than dating quickly.
- 1924
- Hugo Boss founded in Metzingen as a clothing manufacturer.
- 1970
- The BOSS menswear brand launches.
- 2005
- Movado Group begins producing Hugo Boss watches under licence.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,714), Stainless Steel Watches (2,629), Watches Under 37mm (1,363) and Women's Watches (1,264).
Temporarily out of stock
Goldsmiths is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 28 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 32mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- One of Hugo Boss's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Hugo Boss Essena alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 1502705 | VV006RSPK | AR11293 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £229 | £210 | £239 |
| Case size | 32mm | 32mm | 32mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
12mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
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