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Diesel Mega Chief DZ4290 Men's Watch – 51mm Grey Dial LeatherSave £25

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Diesel Mega Chief DZ4290 Men's Watch – 51mm Grey Dial Leather

Ref. DZ4290

Among our 82 Diesel watchesThis watch£154
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Price range £105 to £389 across 82 Diesel watches in stock.

At 51mm across, the Mega Chief sits large on the wrist — a round stainless steel case in silver tone with a fixed bezel and 12mm of depth. The grey dial carries chronograph sub-dials alongside the date, with luminous hands and markers for low-light legibility. A mineral crystal sits over the dial, and the case is rated to 100m water resistance. A brown leather strap with a pin buckle completes the watch, driven throughout by a VD53 quartz movement.

Reference
DZ4290
Brand
Diesel
Case size
51mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Case shape
Round
Dial
Grey
Crystal
Mineral
Movement
Quartz
Calibre
VD53
Functions
Chronograph, 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.

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Also in 6 collections

This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,229), Stainless Steel Watches (3,088), Chronograph Watches (1,182), Leather Strap Watches (1,005), Watches 44mm and Over (798) and Watch Price Drops (290).

Best of 2 retailers

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

  • 51mm is a large watch with real presence
  • Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Best forSwimmingTiming thingsFormal wear
Less suited toSmall wrists

Price history

This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £179 on 4 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.

£179£15410 August

Diesel Mega Chief DZ4290 alternatives

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Mega Chief DZ4290 Men's Watch – 51mm Grey Dial Leather compared with 2 alternatives from other brands
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Price£154£160£154
Case size51mm49.5mm48mm
Water resistance100m100m100m
MovementQuartzQuartzQuartz
StrapLeather strapStainless steel braceletSilicone strap
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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 explained

Will 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 compared

Does 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 compared

Is it a men's or women's watch?

Listed as men's.

Cheapest place to buy

WATCH & WATCH at £154, against £179 at Watch Enclave. 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 £154 and £179, today it's £154.

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