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Hugo Boss 1530135 Smash Mesh Bracelet Watch - W45252
Ref. 1530135
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Stepping up in the same dial colour
The Smash collection is HUGO's more assertive line — the sub-brand sits apart from Boss proper and tends toward sharper, less conservative design. This particular piece keeps its statement in the proportions: at 43mm across but only 8mm deep, it carries more presence on the wrist than it does bulk, sitting flush rather than proud and pulling closer to the arm than most watches at this diameter would. The grey sunray dial and brushed steel mesh read as coordinated rather than matched, and the small "H" on the seconds hand is the kind of detail that registers only when you know to look — quiet branding on an otherwise clean face. The sliding snap-clasp on the mesh adjusts without tools, which makes fit genuinely easy to dial in rather than a one-time decision made in a shop.
- Reference
- 1530135
- Brand
- Hugo Boss
- Collection
- #SMASH
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Mesh bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 200g
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), Stainless Steel Watches (2,833), Grey Dial Watches (222) and Mesh Bracelet Watches (207).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 8mm 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 1530135 Smash Mesh Bracelet alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 1530135 | R8851151002 | DZ2172 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £109 | £109 | £105 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Mesh bracelet | Silicone strap | 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?
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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
20mm. 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.
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.
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