Diesel Little Daddy DZ7258: Two Time Zones in Gunmetal and Brown Leather
The Diesel Little Daddy DZ7258 is a 51 mm men’s chronograph that shows two time zones at once. It pairs a gunmetal grey ion-plated stainless steel case with a grey dial and a dark brown leather strap, and it carries the “Only The Brave” plaque that marks Diesel’s boldest watch family. First released in 2012, the Little Daddy is the more wearable sibling of the brand’s oversized Mr. Daddy, keeping the layered, industrial dial while trimming the case to a size that sits comfortably on most men’s wrists.
Case and Wrist Presence
The round case measures 51 mm across and about 13 mm thick, in stainless steel finished with a matte gunmetal grey ion plating. Four large slotted screws anchor the bezel ring at its corners, a signature of the Daddy series, and the brushed surfaces keep reflections low so the watch reads as dark and technical rather than polished. A broad black crown sits at three o’clock between two gunmetal chronograph pushers, with a second, smaller crown at nine o’clock dedicated to the second time zone. At roughly 118 g on the strap, it has real weight without being tiring through a full day.
- 51 mm gunmetal case – a statement size that still clears a jacket cuff more easily than the 57 mm Mr. Daddy
- Matte ion-plated finish – a uniform grey tone across case, bezel and pushers
- Mineral crystal – hardened glass protecting the multi-level dial
Dial: Time 1 and Time 2
The dial is built in layers. Its base is a black plate stamped with a raised pyramid texture, and two separate displays sit on top of it. On the right, labelled TIME 1, is the main grey dial with black hands, three sub-dials and a white date window at three o’clock. On the left, labelled TIME 2, a brushed gunmetal plate carries the Diesel logo and the “3 BAR” rating, with a rotating grey disc beside it that shows the hour and half-hour in a second time zone. The second zone is set independently from the crown on the left side of the case, so home time and local time are both readable at a glance.
- Dual time – a second time zone on its own rotating disc, set by a dedicated crown
- Date window – black numerals on white at three o’clock for quick reading
- Tone-on-tone palette – grey dial, lighter grey sub-dial rings and black hands, with no bright accent colours
Chronograph and Movement
A battery-powered quartz movement drives the watch, so it keeps accurate time without winding and needs nothing more than a battery change every few years. The chronograph is operated by the two pushers on the right of the case: the upper pusher starts and stops timing, and the lower one resets. The three sub-dials on the main dial each have a job. The counter at six o’clock runs the seconds, the counter at nine o’clock totals elapsed minutes up to thirty, and the sub-dial at twelve o’clock is a 24-hour indicator that tells you whether the main time is showing morning or evening.
- Quartz chronograph – stopwatch timing with a 30-minute counter
- 24-hour indicator – day and night at a glance on the main time zone
- Low maintenance – no winding, no daily setting
Strap and Fit
The strap is genuine leather in a dark, grained brown, 24 mm wide where it meets the case. A gunmetal slotted rivet is set into each end of the strap near the lugs, echoing the screws on the bezel, and the strap closes with a stainless steel pin buckle. The warm brown against the cool grey case is what gives this reference its character: it wears as easily with denim and a T-shirt as it does with a casual jacket. Leather softens and shapes to the wrist over the first few weeks of wear.
Water Resistance and Everyday Durability
The DZ7258 is rated to 3 ATM, or 30 metres, which is printed on the dial as “3 BAR”. In practical terms that covers rain, hand washing and accidental splashes. It is not a watch for swimming, showering or diving, and the leather strap should be kept dry in any case, because repeated soaking shortens the life of leather.
Who This Watch Suits
- Men who want a large, industrial-looking watch but find the 57 mm Mr. Daddy too big
- Travellers and anyone who works across two time zones and wants both on the dial
- Diesel collectors looking for an early Little Daddy reference in the gunmetal and brown combination
- Gift buyers after a recognisable design with genuine everyday usefulness
Care and Maintenance
Wipe the case and crystal with a soft, dry cloth to remove fingerprints and dust. Keep the leather strap away from water, perfume and prolonged direct sun, and let it dry naturally if it does get damp. When the battery eventually runs down, have it replaced by a watchmaker who will also check the case-back seal, so the 3 ATM rating is preserved. If you will not be using the chronograph for a while, leave it stopped and reset to save battery life.
About Diesel
Diesel is an Italian lifestyle brand founded in 1978, known for denim and for watches that favour oversized cases, layered dials and unconventional layouts. The Daddy series, which includes the Mr. Daddy and the Little Daddy, is the clearest expression of that approach: multiple time zones, exposed screws and a dial that rewards a second look. “Only The Brave”, engraved on this watch, is the brand’s long-standing motto.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Diesel |
| Collection | Little Daddy (Daddy series, “Only The Brave”) |
| Reference | DZ7258 |
| EAN | 4051432655975 |
| Gender | Men’s |
| Case diameter | 51 mm |
| Case thickness | Approx. 13 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel, gunmetal grey ion-plated, matte finish |
| Dial | Grey main dial on a black pyramid-textured base, second time zone disc |
| Crystal | Mineral |
| Movement | Quartz (battery) |
| Functions | Chronograph (30-minute counter), dual time, 24-hour indicator, date |
| Strap | Genuine leather, dark brown, 24 mm |
| Clasp | Stainless steel pin buckle |
| Water resistance | 3 ATM (30 m), splash resistant |
| Weight | Approx. 118 g |
| Warranty | 24 months (ShopIShop) |
Buying With Confidence
This watch is supplied new and unworn in its original Diesel packaging, with a 24-month warranty honoured by ShopIShop. Delivery is by tracked courier anywhere in South Africa, and the delivery time for your order is shown in the delivery options on this page. Your Consumer Protection Act right of return applies to an unworn watch in its original packaging.
