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Diesel DZ4608 Spiked Chronograph Gold Tone Bracelet Watch - W11252
Ref. DZ4608
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 91 Diesel watches in stock.Diesel's Spiked collection exists to be seen, and the DZ4608 makes that intention structural rather than cosmetic. The case grows outward over the bezel in angular spikes, blurring the boundary between case and dial in a way that gives it an almost architectural quality — this is a design that is working hard before you even glance at the sub-dials or the date window sat at four o'clock. At 49mm across and 57mm lug to lug, it sits unmistakably on the wrist rather than quietly on it, and 182 grams of gold PVD steel means it has physical presence to match its visual one. That is the contract you sign. The polished and brushed finishing across both case and integrated bracelet keeps the all-gold dial from reading as flat, catching light differently depending on the angle, and the deployment clasp with its side-button release is a sensible piece of engineering on a bracelet you will not want to fumble with at the sizing pins when the time comes to adjust.
- Reference
- DZ4608
- Brand
- Diesel
- Collection
- Spiked
- Case size
- 49mm
- Case thickness
- 13.1mm
- Lug width
- 24mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Gold
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 57mm
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 the Diesel Spiked range (8), Back in Stock (4,652), Chronograph Watches (1,219), Watches 44mm and Over (846) and Gold Watches (662).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 57mm lug-to-lug keeps the 49mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Diesel's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 49mm is a large watch with real presence
Diesel DZ4608 Spiked alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | DZ4608 | 1791561 | GW0796G2 |
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| Price | £209 | £179 | £245 |
| Case size | 49mm | 48mm | 48mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
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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?
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.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 57mm, which suits wrists from roughly 18.5cm (7¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristCheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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