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Diesel DZ4512 Men's Watch
Ref. DZ4512
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 £399 across 96 Diesel watches in stock.At 51mm across and 15mm thick, this black PVD-coated stainless steel case makes a deliberate impression on the wrist. A crown guard reinforces the military-influenced profile, while the silver dial carries black and red accents alongside the "Only The Brave" slogan. Three sub-dials handle the chronograph functions — seconds, minutes to 60, and 1/10th of a second — with the date window sitting at three o'clock. Luminous hands and hour markers aid low-light reading. The 26mm hybrid nylon and silicone strap fastens with a steel tang buckle. Water resistance is rated to 100 metres.
- Reference
- DZ4512
- Brand
- Diesel
- Case size
- 51mm
- Case thickness
- 15mm
- Lug width
- 26mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- 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 (4,338), Stainless Steel Watches (3,142), Chronograph Watches (1,209), Watches 44mm and Over (846) and Silver Dial Watches (700).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Diesel's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 51mm is a large watch with real presence
- 15mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £185 on 10 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Diesel DZ4512 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  DZ4512 | EFR-539D-1A2VUEF | 1540180 |
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| Price | £219 | £160 | £179 |
| Case size | 51mm | 49.5mm | 50mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Rubber strap | 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?
26mm. 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 £185 and £219, today it's £219.
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