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Diesel DZ1206 Men's Watch
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At 46mm, this is a sizeable round case in brushed and polished stainless steel, with an asymmetric right side incorporating a pronounced crown guard that gives it a distinctly industrial character. The case thickness sits at 12mm, and the back is screw-down solid steel. A dark grey textured dial carries three hands with luminous treatment, along with luminous hour markers and a date window at three o'clock. The dark brown leather strap runs 27mm wide and fastens with a traditional tang buckle. Water resistance reaches 100 metres.
- Reference
- DZ1206
- Brand
- Diesel
- Case size
- 46mm
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Lug width
- 27mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Learn more about Diesel
Renzo Rosso founded Diesel in Molvena in 1978, building a denim brand on deliberate irreverence. The watches, produced under licence by Fossil Group, carry that attitude directly.
Where most fashion watches aim for restraint, Diesel does the opposite: oversized cases frequently past 50mm, blacked-out finishes, exposed screws, multiple crowns, and dials that prioritise visual impact over legibility. The Mr Daddy models stack four time zones onto a single dial.
Whether that appeals is a matter of taste, but the design intent is consistent and unmistakable, which is more than can be said for much of the category.
- 1978
- Renzo Rosso founds Diesel in Molvena.
- 2007
- Fossil Group begins producing Diesel watches.
- 2013
- The oversized Mr Daddy 2.0 launches.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,914), Stainless Steel Watches (2,994), Leather Strap Watches (995), Watches 44mm and Over (837), Watch Price Drops (296) and Grey Dial Watches (218).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Diesel's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 46mm is a large watch with real presence
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £149 on 10 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Diesel DZ1206 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  DZ1206 | W0864G6 | RM327JX9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £124 | £119 | £120 |
| Case size | 46mm | 46mm | 45mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
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?
27mm. 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 men's.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH at £124, against £149 at F.Hinds. Two UK retailers stock this reference.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £124 and £149, today it's £124.
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