
BOSS
Contender Leather Band Watch
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
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| 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
3 images- 01

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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.36 · y 0.32 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high) - Brand text on dial“BOSS”
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x 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.
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x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- Case geometryCircular polished metal case with narrow bezel and integrated lugs visible at top and bottom.
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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 region
x 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 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Crown text“BOSS”
1 region
x 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 region
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.48 · h 0.63 (high) - Dial brand text“BOSS”
1 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- Case material and finishPolished silver-toned metal round case with reflective mirror finish visible on bezel and lug surfaces.
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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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.45 · y 0.05 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (medium) - Printed text on caseback“BOSS”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Engraving on buckle“BOSS”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Inner strap text“BOSS”
1 region
x 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 regions
x 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- Leather strap exteriorSmooth black leather strap with a slightly rounded painted edge and multiple punched adjustment holes; strap surface shows a fine leather grain.
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