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Hugo Boss 1530440 Ark Black IP Mesh Bracelet Watch - W45446
Ref. 1530440
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Stepping up in the same dial colour
All-black dressing in watches tends toward the heavy-handed, but the #ARK collection was built around restraint — the sunray dial catches light at an angle without announcing itself, and the IP coating keeps everything reading as a single surface rather than a collection of parts. At 40mm and 8.9mm thick, it sits uncommonly flat on the wrist for a fashion piece, which is what lets the mesh bracelet do its work: 21mm wide with a sliding clasp, it lies flush and adjusts to the millimetre rather than the hole.
- Reference
- 1530440
- Brand
- Hugo Boss
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 8.9mm
- Lug width
- 21mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Mesh bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 79g
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 (4,154), Stainless Steel Watches (2,848) and Mesh Bracelet Watches (203).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 8.9mm is unusually slim for a 40mm case
- Sits in the lower half of Hugo Boss's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Hugo Boss 1530440 Ark Black IP alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 1530440 | 47159/B | 1782707 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £125 | £125 | £129 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Mesh 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?
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?
21mm. 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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