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Diesel DZ5609 D-Era Chain Bracelet Watch - W11316
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Stepping up in Diesel's range
Diesel's D-Era line treats the watch as jewellery first, and the DZ5609 makes no pretence otherwise. The oval case is essentially the brand's logo rendered in steel — a form that exists to be looked at rather than consulted, sitting low and narrow on the wrist in the manner of a bangle rather than a timepiece. At 19mm wide with a lug-to-lug span of 39mm, it wears as a slim cuff, and the open chain-link bracelet with its toggle closure reinforces that reading: this fastens like a piece of jewellery, not like a watch. The two-hand movement keeps the sunray dial quiet and uncluttered, which suits the object it is trying to be.
- Reference
- DZ5609
- Brand
- Diesel
- Collection
- D-Era
- Case size
- 39mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 9mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Oval
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 39mm
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 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,734), Stainless Steel Watches (2,581) and Silver Dial Watches (576).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 39mm suits most wrists
- 39mm lug-to-lug keeps the 39mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Diesel's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Diesel DZ5609 D-Era Chain Bracelet alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | DZ5609 | GW0878L1 | MK3218 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £175 | £175 | £169 |
| Case size | 39mm | 38mm | 39mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
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?
9mm. 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 39mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 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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