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Diesel DZ4717 Spiked Chronograph Bracelet Watch - W11380
Ref. DZ4717
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 111 Diesel watches in stock.Part of Diesel's Spiked Cushion collection, this watch makes no attempt at restraint. The cushion case, six oversized bezel screws and a bracelet that steps down from 31mm at its widest to a 17mm lug attachment give it the purposeful, industrial weight the collection is built around — this is a design that wants to be noticed. The deep navy sunray dial does most of the visual work up close, shifting between blue-black in flat light and something richer when the angle changes. At 45mm the presence on the wrist is considerable, though the bracelet's tapering integration keeps it from reading as slab-like — it sits as a coherent object rather than a case dropped onto a strap. The movement inside is a Seiko Instruments quartz chronograph, a sensible mechanical decision underneath an otherwise theatrical exterior.
- Reference
- DZ4717
- Brand
- Diesel
- Case size
- 45mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Lug width
- 17mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Cushion
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Grey
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- 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.
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Diesel's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 45mm is a large watch with real presence
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| Specification | DZ4717 |  VV251RRGD |  PWAAA0121 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £279 | £300 | £279 |
| Case size | 45mm | 45mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
Your new watch
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.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
17mm. 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.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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