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Hugo Boss 1530246 First Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - W45341
Ref. 1530246
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At 9.3mm thick, the case sits flatter on the wrist than the 43mm diameter might suggest, and the plain, unadorned bezel keeps the whole thing from reading as bulky. The vertically brushed black dial is what gives it character: the texture shifts as the light moves across it, and the red seconds hand cuts against it cleanly without the rest of the watch doing anything to compete. Three-hand quartz at this size and with this bracelet is a straightforward proposition — a large-faced dress watch that keeps things simple and wears without demanding attention.
- Reference
- 1530246
- Brand
- Hugo Boss
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 9.3mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
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 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,988), Stainless Steel Watches (2,814) and Watches Under £100 (533).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Sits in the lower half of Hugo Boss's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Hugo Boss 1530246 First Stainless Steel alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 1530246 | 1792190 | 49055 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £99 | £100 | £100 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather 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?
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 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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