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Hugo Boss 1530134 Smash Gold Plated Brown Leather Strap Watch - W45251
Ref. 1530134
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The #Smash line is Hugo Boss's more aggressive sibling label — HUGO rather than BOSS — and this watch reflects that briefly: a deep blue sunray dial behind gold-toned baton markers and hands, all in a case that at 43mm reads as deliberate rather than oversized. The ionic thin-gold plating keeps it from looking heavy in the hand, and at 8.2mm it sits flatter than the size suggests. The blue-and-gold pairing is one that needs its surroundings to work, and the brown leather does that — warm enough to soften the contrast without pulling against it. A 20mm lug width gives good strap options if the owner later wants to change the character of the watch entirely.
- Reference
- 1530134
- Brand
- Hugo Boss
- Collection
- HUGO #SMASH
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 8.2mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 51g
Learn more about Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss was founded as a clothing manufacturer in Metzingen in 1924. The modern company is a global fashion house, and its watches are produced under licence by Movado Group.
The watch line reflects the clothing: German minimalism, sparse dials, brushed steel, and a general absence of decoration. Movements are quartz or bought-in automatic. These are not manufacture watches and are not presented as such.
Within the licensed-fashion category, the design discipline is better than most. The dials are legible, the proportions are usually sensible, and the styling holds up rather than dating quickly.
- 1924
- Hugo Boss founded in Metzingen as a clothing manufacturer.
- 1970
- The BOSS menswear brand launches.
- 2005
- Movado Group begins producing Hugo Boss watches under licence.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,007), Leather Strap Watches (904), Blue Dial Watches (780) and Gold Watches (637).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 8.2mm is unusually slim for a 43mm case
- Sits in the lower half of Hugo Boss's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Hugo Boss 1530134 Smash Gold Plated alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 1530134 | AR2425 | R8851151004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £119 | £119 | £112 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap |
| 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?
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 comparedCheapest 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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