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Hugo Boss Velocity 1513718 Men's Watch – 44mm Black Dial Silicone
Ref. HB1513718
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The Velocity line is Hugo Boss's answer to a straightforward brief: a sports-adjacent chronograph that carries the brand's clean aesthetic without pretending to be anything more technical than it is. The silicone-wrapped bezel ties the whole thing together visually, so the strap, bezel and case read as one continuous piece of kit rather than a dressed-up dress watch on the wrong strap. At 44mm in black PVD it sits prominently on the wrist, but 11.2mm of thickness keeps it from stacking awkwardly under a jacket sleeve. The chronograph subdials give the dial enough structure to stay interesting without cluttering it, and the lumed hands and markers mean it can be read at a glance in a dark room or a dim car.
- Reference
- HB1513718
- Brand
- Hugo Boss
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- White
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Watch Enclave
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 Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Chronograph Watches (914) and Watches 44mm and Over (569).
Temporarily out of stock
Watch Enclave is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 7 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Hugo Boss Velocity 1513718 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  HB1513718 | R8873621016 | 1792262 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £199 | £199 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | 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 comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
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