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Diesel DZ5611 D-Era Gold Tone Chain Bracelet Watch - W11315
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Stepping up in Diesel's range
The D-Era takes its oval case from Diesel's own "D" logo, which makes the watch less a traditional timepiece and more a piece of branded hardware worn on the wrist. At 19mm wide and 39mm lug-to-lug, the footprint is narrow and elongated — closer to a rigid cuff than a conventional case — and the bracelet integrates directly into it, so the whole thing reads as a single continuous object in gold-toned steel rather than a watch on a bracelet. On the wrist it sits flat and unobtrusive, the sunray dial catching light differently as the arm moves. The deployant closure is a more considered fastening than the piece's fashion positioning might suggest, and the link construction means sizing is adjustable with standard pin tools rather than a proprietary system.
- Reference
- DZ5611
- Brand
- Diesel
- Collection
- D-Era
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 9mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Oval
- Dial
- Gold
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- 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 2 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,652) and Gold Watches (662).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 38mm suits most wrists
- 39mm lug-to-lug keeps the 38mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Diesel DZ5611 D-Era Gold Tone alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | DZ5611 | 1710811 | 1502423 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 | £179 | £199 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel 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?
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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