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Diesel DZ4318 Mega Quartz Stainless Steel Men's Watch
Ref. DZ4318
Sits in Diesel’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Diesel watches we list, which start at £105.
Price range £105 to £389 across 82 Diesel watches in stock.At 51mm across, this black ion-plated stainless steel chronograph sits large on the wrist, as is typical of the Mega Chief line. The black dial carries an iridescent mineral crystal face that shifts colour with the light, alongside chronograph subdials and a date window. The black stainless steel bracelet fastens with a fold-over push-button deployant clasp, and the watch is water resistant to 100 metres.
- Reference
- DZ4318
- Brand
- Diesel
- Case size
- 51mm
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Lug width
- 24mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
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 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,229), Stainless Steel Watches (3,088), Chronograph Watches (1,182), Watches 44mm and Over (798) and All Black Watches (310).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- One of Diesel's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 51mm is a large watch with real presence
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £149 on 10 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Diesel DZ4318 Mega alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  DZ4318 | EFR-539D-1A2VUEF | 1540180 |
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| Price | £209 | £160 | £179 |
| Case size | 51mm | 49.5mm | 50mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
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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?
24mm. 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
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its highest recorded price. It's ranged between £149 and £209, today it's £209.
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