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Diesel Mega Chief DZ4290 Men's Watch – 51mm Grey Dial Leather
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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.
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).
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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
- 51mm 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 £179 on 4 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Diesel Mega Chief DZ4290 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | DZ4290 | EFR-539D-1A2VUEF | MK8445 |
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| Price | £154 | £160 | £154 |
| Case size | 51mm | 49.5mm | 48mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone 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 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 comparedIs 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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