Round-UpThe 10 Must-Have Diesel Watches For Men In India

Unapologetically bold and unequivocally beautiful, Diesel has always been a non-conformist watch brand. Part of the Fossil Group, this Italian fashion brand likes challenging conventions and revels in the spirit of freedom, individuality and self-expression. Imbued with a sense of aesthetics and a futuristic approach to reimagine the status quo, Diesel recently signed up DJ and music producer Steve Aoki as the ambassador of the brand’s first transparency watch collection—drawing inspiration from the indigo dyeing of jeans. Being deeply rooted in denim culture since its inception in 1978, Diesel’s passion seeps through the watch world as well.

As Aoki puts it, “I like to challenge the construct of time. I have to manage, maximise and master my days, and that’s why I connect so well with Diesel watches. I am all about embracing passions and challenging convention, and that’s exactly what Diesel represents.” Endorsing the widely popular ‘Only the brave’ campaign across its products, the brand presents a fresh take on expressing yourself without limits. To commemorate the brand’s 40th anniversary this year, The Watch Guide brings to you a list of 10 must-have Diesel watches.

Double Down 46

Encircling the black dial, in the 46mm stainless steel case, are groovy cerulean markers at two, three and four o’clock and silver indexes for the rest, while a pink seconds hand ticks away to precision. Bearing resemblance to a speedometer, this timepiece exudes a rugged look owing to the black calfskin strap. This Diesel Double Down 46 watch is powered by a quartz movement and offers water resistance up to 100m.

Master Chief

This opulent chronograph brings together the ultimate hues of luxury—gold, silver and white. Exuding a certain kind of flamboyance, this Master Chief watch comes in a 48mm stainless steel case, housing a silver dial, which harmonises well with the stainless steel bracelet. The analogue display dial includes a number of features that sport a subdued gold, such as a 24-hour display, indented baton hour markers and a fiercely designed crown guard that fences the date window at three o’clock. Offering water resistance up to 100m, this quartz watch ensures complete precision and functionality.

Little Daddy

Built with a 24-hour indicator and three sub-dials to display the date, minutes, and small seconds on a striking black dial, this hypnotic-looking chronograph is an out-and-out all-rounder. Running on a quartz movement, this watch is set in an overwhelming 51mm stainless steel case, with alternating coin-edge and a polished finishing on the bezel—replete with a stainless steel bracelet. Breaking away from the conventional watch design, this timepiece is adventurous and powerful. It offers water resistance up to 30m.

Mega Chief

This savage Diesel watch employs black ion-plated steel in the 51mm case and bezel as well as the deployment bracelet—all of which look spectacular in tandem with the black dial. The dial includes luminous rose gold-tone hands and hour indexes with a date window at three o’clock and three sub-dials. Powered by a quartz movement and offering 100m of water resistance, this is a definite attention stealer.

Mr. Daddy—In Black

Bearing an offbeat design and alluring pops of colour, a stolen glance at this watch is sure to brighten up the wearer’s day. The gorgeous black dial, set in the massive 57mm case, unifies a digital movement at six o’clock and a quartz chronograph with a date window at three o’clock. This well-oiled machine—held together by a black metal bracelet—offers water resistance up to 30m.

Mr. Daddy—In White

Offering multi-functionality, this men’s quartz watch is decked up in immaculateness right from the silver-toned hands in the white and silver dial, set in the 57mm, gunmetal-plated stainless steel case, to the white leather strap. The textured dial is inundated with features such as a date display, multiple time zone indicator, and sub-dials to display the hours, minutes and seconds. This oversized analogue-cum-digital chronograph holds a 30m water resistance.

Rasp Chrono 50

Equipped with a rotating top-ring, the black ion-plated 50mm case houses a grey dial that exudes a sporty yet subdued look, accentuated by the brown leather strap. The nine o’clock hour marker, the indexes and the steely hands are bold and brazen. Fitted with a quartz movement, this experimental Diesel chronograph is water resistant up to 50m.

Rollcage

In the 46mm stainless steel case of this sophisticated watch is the fixed stainless steel bezel and a multi-layered gunmetal three-hand dial with skeleton hands, a date window at six o’clock, sleek minute markers, and 24-hour markers around the outer rim. The brown leather strap completes the look. Running on a quartz movement, this Diesel chronograph is water resistant up to 50m.

SBA

A true knockout, this Diesel watch offers supreme functionality with looks that could kill. Set in a 52mm stainless steel case—with alternating coined-edge and polished finishing on the bezel—is the black dial that includes silver-toned hands, a date function at three o’clock, three sub-dials and a dual time zone indicator. Water resistant up to 30m, this chronograph sports a black leather strap.

Mini Daddy

The black PVD stainless steel case and the fixed black PVD bezel, set with pave stones, make this a swashbuckling beauty and a true flagbearer of the attitude that Diesel represents. Lending an industrial look is the grey dial—with grey-toned hands and hour indexes—displaying the second time zone shown on rotating discs. This quartz watch, water resistant up to 30m, comes with a riveted black leather strap.

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