Contender leather band watch product image (primary)
Front-facing wristwatch with a round polished metal case, black sunburst dial with three textured subdials, silver hands and markers, and a smooth black leather strap; crown visible at right.

BOSS

Contender Leather Band Watch

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CA$99.95CAD
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BOSS by HUGO BOSS Contender is a men's wristwatch with a three-hand quartz movement and three subdials. It features a 44 mm stainless steel case, 5 ATM water resistance, and an adjustable 20 mm leather strap with a tongue buckle. A signature storage case is included.

Material
stainless steel case, leather strap
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches

Specifications

A three-hand quartz watch with stainless steel case and leather strap, water-resistant to 50 meters.

Stainless steel case, quartz movement, leather strap, water-resistant, storage case

Material
stainless steel case, leather strap
Secondary
leather
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches

Additional Attributes

  • quartz movement with three subdials
  • 44 mm stainless steel case
  • water-resistant to 50 meters (5 ATM)
  • adjustable 20 mm leather strap
  • tongue buckle closure
  • signature storage case included

Product Insights

The BOSS Contender Leather Band Watch ($315 CAD, in stock) offers a dressier, understated alternative to logo-heavy competitors with a 44mm case, clean dial, and German brand heritage, but achieves its value by forgoing sapphire crystal, in-house movement, and solar power, instead using mineral crystal, quartz movement, and a genuine leather strap that requires regular conditioning to prevent cracking within 1–2 years, and the strap is not water-resistant, making the watch a tradeoff of clean design and affordability against scratch and water resistance.

Verified claims

Specs
No sapphire crystal, in-house movement, or solar power unlike peers.
Design
44mm case, understated dial, German brand heritage vs Swiss and American peers.
Water resistance
Strap is not water-resistant; moisture strips oils and accelerates cracking.
Care and durability
Without conditioning, the strap creases within months and cracks within 1–2 years; conditioning extends its life beyond 2 years.
Crystal
Mineral crystal is less scratch-resistant than sapphire; comparable sapphire-crystal alternatives like the Tissot Chrono XL sell for roughly 350–400 CAD.
Wrist size range
Fits wrists 160–210 mm with asymmetrical strap (200 mm total) to center the watch.
Break-in
Leather strap softens and conforms to the wrist after 2–3 weeks of daily wear.
Strap
Genuine leather (corrected-grain) strap creases within months and cracks in 1–2 years unless conditioned and kept dry.
Battery life
Uses a common Renata R395 battery with a 36-month lifespan.
Aesthetic
Clean dial with single branding, three subdials, 44mm case, and included storage case present a dressier, understated alternative to logo-heavy competitors.
Tradeoffs
Mineral crystal, quartz movement, and 5 ATM water resistance prioritize a clean dress design and everyday value over sapphire-level scratch protection and dive-rated durability.
Case water resistance
The watch case is water-resistant to 5 ATM (50 meters); the genuine leather strap is not water-resistant and should be kept dry.
Buckle
The buckle is silver-toned to match the case finish; BOSS does not specify whether it is stainless steel or plated metal.
Strap maintenance
To keep the strap from drying out, apply a neutral leather conditioner every 2–3 months; this replaces lost oils and keeps the leather flexible.

Product record

Title
Contender Leather Band Watch
Brand
BOSS
Price
315 CAD
Availability
In stock

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Contender Leather Band Watch: Choose this if you want a classic everyday watch with a polished stainless steel case, a black sunburst dial with three textured subdials, and a three-hand quartz movement. It pairs a 44 mm round case with an adjustable 20 mm genuine leather strap in smooth black that closes with an engraved tongue buckle, and it is water-resistant to 5 ATM. A signature storage case is included.[1,2,3]Principle Silver Watch: Choose this if you want a classic silver stainless steel dress watch with a three-hand quartz movement, a 42 mm round case, and a black textured dial with Roman numeral markers and a date window at the 6 o'clock position. It suits everyday wear with its mesh-style 0.8 inch (20 mm) stainless steel band, clip closure, and water resistance to 3 ATM, and it arrives in a designer box with a signature storage pouch. Note the water resistance is limited to 3 ATM, and the watch is offered only in the one-size silver variant.[4,5]Green Chronograph Watch: Choose this if you want a BOSS by HUGO BOSS chronograph with a green dial, gold-tone hands and baton indices, three multi-functional subdials, and a date window at 3 o'clock. It runs on a three-hand quartz movement in a 40 mm stainless steel case that is water-resistant to 5 ATM, with a multi-link stainless steel bracelet and a folding clasp engraved BOSS, and it comes in one size with a box and soft designer case included. Note that while the composition and photos show a stainless steel bracelet, the retailer's feature list also describes an adjustable 20 mm leather strap with tongue buckle, so the strap type is not fully consistent in the listing.[6,7,8]

Image Analysis

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Contender leather band watch product image (primary)
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Product

Front-facing wristwatch with a round polished metal case, black sunburst dial with three textured subdials, silver hands and markers, and a smooth black leather strap; crown visible at right.

  • Case geometryCircular polished metal case with narrow bezel and integrated lugs visible at top and bottom.
    1 regionx 0.09 · y 0.11 · w 0.83 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Dial finishBlack dial with a subtle radial sunburst texture visible around the center and on the main dial surface.
    1 regionx 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.65 · h 0.55 (high)
  • SubdialsThree circular subdials arranged in a triangular layout: two across the upper half and one centered lower; each subdial shows tight concentric circular guilloche texture and small index ticks.
    3 regionsx 0.26 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Hour markers and numeralsApplied silver baton hour markers at most hours and applied Arabic numerals at 12 and 6; small numeric minute markers printed on the inner bezel at five-second increments.
    1 regionx 0.27 · y 0.20 · w 0.47 · h 0.48 (high)
  • HandsThree central silver hands: two broader sword-style hour and minute hands and a thin long seconds hand; each central hand has polished metallic finish.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.32 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Brand text on dial“BOSS”
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.26 · w 0.19 · h 0.10 (high)
  • CrownKnurled metal crown positioned at the right side of the case with a polished finish.
    1 regionx 0.84 · y 0.36 · w 0.07 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Strap material and finishSmooth black leather strap with a matte surface, visible above and below the case with a straight cut profile.
    2 regionsx 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.39 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.71 · w 0.39 · h 0.23 (high)
  • Subdial hands and markersEach subdial contains a thin metallic hand and small printed tick markers; the lower subdial contains the number '31' printed at its top edge.
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Minute/second bezel numberingWhite printed numeric markers on the bezel at intervals including '60' at top and other two-digit minute/second numerals around the dial edge.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high)

Other

Studio-style front-facing product photo on a light gray background with soft shadow beneath the watch; image is centered and well-lit.

  • Shot compositionFront-facing centered composition showing the watch straight-on with strap vertically aligned.
  • Background and surfaceUniform light gray background with a soft drop shadow below the lower strap area.
  • LightingEven studio lighting producing soft highlights on the polished metal case and minimal harsh reflections.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on watch face and strap with high detail and no visible motion blur.

Colors

black· dial#0D0D0Epolished silver· case and crownblack leather· strap#0E0E11
Contender leather band watch product image 2
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Product

Right-side closeup of a wristwatch showing a polished silver metal case with crown, a black multi-subdial face with silver hands and indices, and a black leather strap with visible tan inner lining.

  • Case material and finishPolished silver-toned metal round case with reflective mirror finish visible on bezel and lug surfaces.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Crown detailKnurled circular crown mounted at case side with raised flat top that has embossed text.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Crown text“BOSS”
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.15 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Dial layoutBlack circular dial with three recessed subdials arranged in a triangular layout, silver stick hour markers and silver skeletonized hour and minute hands; outer minute track with small numeric marks at intervals.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.48 · h 0.63 (high)
  • Dial brand text“BOSS”
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.29 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Arabic numerals on dialRaised silver Arabic numerals visible at at least the 3 and 9 positions; partial 12 visible near top edge.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (medium)
  • Strap exteriorSmooth matte black leather strap attached to case with visible stitching omitted on the exterior face shown.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Strap interiorTan brown inner leather lining of strap visible where looped across, with a black leather keeper loop.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Minute marker at lower bezel“Numeric minute marker '40' visible on outer bezel near lower edge of dial.”Partial
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on a light grey background with soft shadow; watch cropped at right and top with even diffuse lighting and visible specular highlights on metal surfaces.

  • Shot compositionClose three-quarter angle focused on the case right side and crown, with the watch face tilted toward the camera and strap receding to the right.
  • Background and surfaceUniform light grey background with soft drop shadow under the watch indicating studio lighting.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and reflectionsDiffuse soft lighting with clear specular highlights on polished metal bezel and lugs and mild reflection on the watch crystal.

Colors

polished silver· case#CAC4BCblack· dialmatte black· strap exterior#141414tan brown· strap interior
Contender leather band watch product image 3
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Product

Rear-facing stainless steel watch caseback and black leather strap with polished metal buckle engraved 'BOSS'. Foreground buckle and strap loop are sharply in focus; caseback is visible but slightly out of focus.

  • Leather strap exteriorSmooth black leather strap with a slightly rounded painted edge and multiple punched adjustment holes; strap surface shows a fine leather grain.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.40 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Leather strap undersideLight brown leather underside visible where the strap curves toward the case, with printed characters including 'BOSS' on the inner face.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Buckle constructionPolished silver-toned tang buckle with a single prong and a rectangular frame; the buckle face has a vertical engraved 'BOSS'.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.68 · w 0.45 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Caseback visibleRound stainless steel caseback seen behind the strap, with a brushed circular center and a large 'BOSS' text printed across the center; outer rim shows an engraved ring of small text that is partially out of focus.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.05 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (medium)
  • Printed text on caseback“BOSS”
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Engraving on buckle“BOSS”
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Inner strap text“BOSS”
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Small stamped numeralsSmall stamped numerals and marks on the strap underside and near the caseback rim are present but illegible at this resolution.Partial
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (low)

Other

Studio shot with soft directional lighting, neutral light-gray background, and shallow depth of field; foreground buckle and strap are in focus while the caseback is slightly blurred. A soft shadow from the strap falls on the background.

  • Shot compositionClose-up diagonal composition showing the rear portion of the watch and strap with the buckle in foreground and the caseback receding into the background.
  • Focus and depth of fieldShallow depth of field with the buckle and adjacent strap sharply focused and the caseback and lug area slightly out of focus.
  • Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a smooth light-gray background producing soft shadows beneath the strap.
  • Image croppingProduct is cropped at the top left of the lug area and the lower end of the strap extends to the bottom edge; no packaging or props visible.

Colors

black· strap exterior#353434medium brown· strap underside#614B3Dpolished silver· buckle and caseback#C8C3BF

Customer Reviews

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Montre Boss

★★★★★Tony C.

Slick chic et élégante. Vraiment superbe.

Provenance

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