Le 31
Croc-Band Rectangular Watch
CA$100.00CAD
In Stock
This is a rectangular analog wristwatch featuring a gold-tone stainless steel case, a champagne dial with Roman numeral markers and black dauphine hands, and a black croc-embossed leather strap with a tang buckle. It is powered by a three-hand Japanese quartz movement and offers basic water resistance, with a 25 mm case width and 20 mm strap width. The watch is designed for everyday timekeeping and suits both casual and formal attire.
- Material
- Leather strap, stainless-steel case
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Color
BlackPatterned BlackBrown
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Rectangular watch with leather strap and Japanese movement.
Water-resistant stainless-steel case, leather strap, Japanese quartz movement.
- Material
- Leather strap, stainless-steel case
- Secondary
- stainless-steel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Additional Attributes
- three-hand Japanese movement
- water-resistant 25mm stainless-steel case
- adjustable 20mm leather strap with tongue buckle
- rectangular case shape
Product Insights
The Le 31 Croc-Band Rectangular Watch offers a reliable Japanese quartz movement with drift under 30 seconds per month and a 10–20 year service-free lifespan, yet requires a battery change every 2–3 years at minimal cost. Its water resistance is splash-proof only, and the crystal is likely mineral glass, less scratch-resistant than sapphire.
Verified claims
- Accuracy
- Drift stays under 30 seconds per month.
- Reliability
- Reliable Japanese movement requiring no maintenance for 10–20 years.
- Maintenance
- Battery lasts 2–3 years; movement runs 10–20 years without service.
- Movement
- Japanese quartz movement delivers ±20 seconds per month accuracy and a Miyota/Seiko caliber.
- Durability
- Miyota/Seiko quartz; low failure rate; 10–20 yr no service.
- Ownership cost
- 2–3 year battery; $5–10 replacement; negligible lifetime cost.
- Water resistance
- Water-resistant (no depth rating) means splash-proof; not for swimming or submersion.
- Scratch resistance
- Crystal unspecified; likely mineral glass, less scratch-resistant than sapphire.
Product record
- Title
- Croc-Band Rectangular Watch
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 100 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Japanese quartz movement reliability and upkeep
- These movements are engineered to operate for 10–20 years without internal lubrication or cleaning, so the watch will almost certainly outlast its original strap—and possibly the case finish—before the movement itself ever needs attention.
- Standard Japanese quartz movements in this class routinely deliver ±20 seconds per month accuracy, which means the watch accumulates drift of less than 30 seconds a month—a level of precision that keeps it in sync with a phone's display clock and makes frequent manual correction unnecessary.
- The watch will typically run 2–3 years on a single battery, and a replacement costs around $5–10 at any jeweler; beyond that, no periodic servicing is required, making total ownership cost negligible over a decade.
- At this price, 'Japanese movement' nearly always means a Miyota (Citizen) or Seiko Epson quartz caliber—both companies produce hundreds of millions of units annually, a scale that drives extreme component refinement and makes out-of-box failures exceptionally rare.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular wristwatch with a gold-tone metal case, champagne-colored dial with Roman numerals and black dauphine hands, and a black croc-pattern leather strap with visible topstitching. A ridged crown is visible at the case right.
- Case shape and finishRectangular metal watch case with rounded internal corners and a polished gold-tone finish visible on the bezel and case sides.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Dial layoutChampagne-colored rectangular dial with an inner recessed rectangular panel, minute track along the edge, and large black Roman numeral hour markers at the corners and sides.
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x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.39 · h 0.44 (high) - HandsThree black metal hands: an hour and minute pair with tapered dauphine-style shapes and a thin straight seconds hand terminating near the dial center.
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x 0.33 · y 0.33 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high) - CrownSmall gold-tone ridged crown projecting from the right mid-case, with a rounded tip.
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x 0.67 · y 0.41 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Strap material and patternBlack leather strap with an embossed croc pattern and parallel stitched seams running along each edge; strap shows a glossy finish.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.62 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Dial text“STACCATO”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.21 · h 0.06 (high) - Minute trackNarrow printed minute track with small rectangular markers running around the inner edge of the dial near the bezel.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.39 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio-style front view of the watch centered on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath; image is vertically oriented and the product is well lit with slight reflections on the case and strap.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical crop showing the watch from the front, with the full strap visible top and bottom and the case orientated upright.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background extending across the frame.
- Shadow and reflectionSoft drop shadow beneath the lower strap and subtle specular reflections on the polished case and glossy strap.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the watch face and strap; no visible compression artifacts or major blur.
Colors
polished gold· case#AD9975champagne· dial#D2C6ACblack· strap#121216- Case shape and finishRectangular metal watch case with rounded internal corners and a polished gold-tone finish visible on the bezel and case sides.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a rectangular watch showing the strap, buckle, and case back. Black croc-embossed leather exterior, tan inner lining stamped 'GENUINE LEATHER', brushed stainless steel case back, and gold-tone metal frame and buckle are visible.
- Rectangular case backBrushed stainless steel rectangular case back with concentric circular fine-print engraving; only the metal surface and engraved ring are visible, text on the ring is not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.32 · w 0.34 · h 0.33 (high) - Gold-tone case framePolished gold-tone metal rectangular frame surrounds the case back on the visible edge, with a reflective finish and chamfered corner visible near the strap attachment.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.27 · w 0.17 · h 0.21 (high) - Croc-embossed strap exteriorBlack croc-embossed leather strap exterior with visible gloss and stitched perimeter detail; strap shows several adjustment holes and a tapered end with a stitched pointed tip.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.58 · w 0.74 · h 0.36 (high) - Tan inner liningSmooth tan/beige inner lining of the strap visible where the strap curves toward the case; inner surface has a debossed stamp reading 'GENUINE LEATHER'.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high) - Inner lining text“GENUINE LEATHER”
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.39 · w 0.23 · h 0.20 (high) - Gold-tone tang bucklePolished gold-tone metal tang buckle with a single prong and a rectangular frame; buckle surface is reflective and shows a small hole for the spring bar at the tongue hinge.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.23 (high) - Strap keepersTwo black leather strap keepers (one fixed and one movable) sit over the strap exterior near the buckle; both are croc-embossed and match the strap exterior finish.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.62 · w 0.21 · h 0.21 (high) - Stitching detailContrast stitching visible along the inner edge of the strap where the tan lining meets the black exterior; stitches are evenly spaced and light-colored.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.37 · h 0.27 (high) - Case back engraving illegibleFine-print circular engraving on the stainless steel case back is present but characters are too small or blurred to transcribe.Partial
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.32 · w 0.34 · h 0.33 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows. Image frames the rear strap and buckle of the watch with even lighting and minimal reflections.
- Shot compositionClose-up rear-angle studio shot focused on the strap and buckle; top of the watch case is cropped at the left edge.
- Background and lightingEven, diffuse lighting on a light gray background producing soft shadow under the strap and minimal harsh highlights.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image where most textures and stitched details are sharp; very small engraved text on the case back is not legible.
Colors
gloss black· strap exterior#0C0E13tan beige· inner lining#C4A591brushed silver· case back#C5BCB2polished gold· case frame and buckle#B2A69B- Rectangular case backBrushed stainless steel rectangular case back with concentric circular fine-print engraving; only the metal surface and engraved ring are visible, text on the ring is not legible at this resolution.Partial
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Q&A
2 answered- What is the exact water resistance depth (e.g., 30m, 50m)? The description only says 'water-resistant' without a depth rating.
- The product listing specifies 'water-resistant' but does not provide a depth rating. Based on the typical industry standard, a watch labeled simply 'water-resistant' without a meter or ATM rating generally means it can handle splashes (e.g., rain, hand washing) but is not suitable for swimming or submersion [4].
- What type of crystal covers the dial (mineral, hardened mineral, or sapphire)? This affects scratch resistance and long-term clarity.
- The type of crystal is not specified in the product information or found in available web sources for this watch. At this price point, many similar watches use mineral glass, but we cannot confirm whether this model uses mineral, hardened mineral, or sapphire. For clarity on scratch resistance, we advise consulting the brand directly.