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Hugo Boss Taper 1514086 Men's Watch – 45mm Black Dial Leather
Ref. HB1514086
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The Taper sits at the sportier end of Boss's range — a chronograph-equipped piece with a tonneau case and vertical brushing across the black dial that keeps the surface active without competing with the sub-dials. The navy case and matching leather strap read as a coordinated set rather than an afterthought. At 45mm it carries some presence on the wrist, though 11mm of thickness means it stays closer to flat than most chronographs at this diameter. The navy leather runs narrower at the lug than the case itself, which is where the Taper name earns its keep and gives the whole thing a slightly tapered, dressed-down feel that sits better with a jacket than a rubber strap would.
- Reference
- HB1514086
- Brand
- Hugo Boss
- Collection
- Taper
- Case size
- 45mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 13.5mm
- Case material
- Blue PVD
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Navy
- 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 4 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,965), Chronograph Watches (1,131), Leather Strap Watches (979) and Watches 44mm and Over (758).
Temporarily out of stock
Watch Enclave is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 9 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 45mm is a large watch with real presence
Hugo Boss Taper 1514086 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  HB1514086 | PEWGD0022604 | R8873621016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £189 | £199 |
| Case size | 45mm | 45mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | 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?
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?
13.5mm. 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.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
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