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Diesel DZ4529 Men's Watch
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At 48mm across and 13mm thick, this is a deliberately substantial watch that sits with presence on the wrist. The black ion-plated stainless steel case is matched by an oyster-style bracelet of the same material, fastened with a push-button deployment clasp. The mineral crystal carries an iridescent finish that catches light against the black dial, which is marked with silver-tone stick indices. The chronograph layout includes sub-dials for elapsed minutes and seconds, a 24-hour sub-dial, and a date window at nine o'clock. The case back is screw-down.
- Reference
- DZ4529
- Brand
- Diesel
- Case size
- 48mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- 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 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,077), Stainless Steel Watches (3,051), Chronograph Watches (1,171), Watches 44mm and Over (824) and All Black Watches (300).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Sits in the lower half of Diesel's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 48mm is a large watch with real presence
Diesel DZ4529 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | DZ4529 | AR1451 | 47502/LB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £145 | £160 |
| Case size | 48mm | 47mm | 47mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Ceramic bracelet | 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?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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?
22mm. 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 is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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