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Diesel DZ7401 Mr. Daddy 2.0 Men's Watch
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Stepping up in Diesel's range
The Mr. Daddy line is Diesel's clearest expression of what the brand has always been after: watches that register as objects before they register as timepieces, scaled up to the point where subtlety stops being an option. The 2.0 generation pushes that further, with a case measuring 57 by 66 millimetres — not round, but asymmetric, shaped closer to something off a dashboard than a traditional case. At 14mm thick it is not a slim wear, and the white composite strap, combining leather and silicone, is cut wide enough to keep the whole assembly anchored rather than tipping forward. The white dial carries three time displays and a GMT function alongside the date, which means it reads as genuinely busy — that is the intent, not an oversight. Black indexes against the textured white give enough contrast to be legible, though legibility is not really the governing priority here. This is a watch that people around you will notice before you look at it yourself.
- Reference
- DZ7401
- Brand
- Diesel
- Collection
- Mr
- Case size
- 57mm
- Case thickness
- 14mm
- Lug width
- 28mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, GMT, Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- 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 6 collections
This watch appears in the Diesel Mr range (6), Back in Stock (4,652), Stainless Steel Watches (3,115), Chronograph Watches (1,219), Watches 44mm and Over (846) and GMT Watches (247).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Second time zone for travelling
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 57mm is a large watch with real presence
- 14mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Diesel DZ7401 Mr. Daddy 2.0 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  DZ7401 | 1540184 | GA-700CMG-3AER |
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| Price | £192 | £179 | £130 |
| Case size | 57mm | 60mm | 53.4mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 200m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Mesh bracelet | Rubber strap |
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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?
28mm. 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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