Le 31
Croc Leather Round Watch
CA$100.00CAD
In Stock
The Croc Leather Round Watch by STACCATO is a wristwatch with a three-hand Japanese quartz movement, housed in a round 40 mm stainless-steel case that is water-resistant. It features a silver dial with black Roman numerals and three black hands, plus an adjustable 20 mm black leather strap with a croc emboss and a tongue buckle. The strap is made of genuine leather, and the watch has a model number ST-612M.
- Material
- Stainless steel case, crocodile-embossed leather strap
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Black
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Classic round watch with crocodile-embossed leather strap and Japanese quartz movement.
Three-hand Japanese movement; water-resistant stainless-steel case; adjustable leather strap with buckle closure.
- Material
- Stainless steel case, crocodile-embossed leather strap
- Secondary
- leather
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- three-hand Japanese movement
- water-resistant 40 mm stainless-steel case
- adjustable 20 mm leather strap with tongue buckle
- round watch case
- crocodile-embossed leather
Product Insights
The Le 31 Croc Leather Round Watch combines genuine cowhide leather with an embossed crocodile pattern for scuff resistance, a Japanese quartz movement for accuracy, and a 40mm case that fits 6.5–7.5 inch wrists with lugs overhanging outside. It offers 3ATM water resistance for rain and handwashing, a 2–3 year battery, and 20mm lug width compatible with Timex Weekender straps. At CAD 100, it undercuts the Timex Weekender by $19 but lacks Indiglo, trading off value for features.
Verified claims
- Water resistance
- 3ATM water resistance handles rain and handwashing, not swimming.
- Battery life
- Standard battery lasts 2-3 years, replaceable by a jeweler.
- Leather type
- The strap is cowhide genuine leather with an embossed crocodile pattern, not synthetic.
- Durability
- Embossed pattern reinforces the surface, making the strap scuff-resistant and concealing daily wear marks.
- Conditioning
- Use a light, non-greasy conditioner every few months and avoid over-conditioning to prevent uneven darkening.
- Wrist fit
- 40mm case fits wrists 6.5–7.5; lugs overhang outside.
- Strap
- 20mm lug width shares strap compatibility with Timex Weekender.
- Movement
- Japanese quartz movement provides superior accuracy and long-term reliability.
- Battery service
- Standard quartz battery lasts 2–3 years and can be replaced by any jeweler.
- Value
- At CAD 100, Le 31’s stainless-steel case and Japanese movement undercut Timex Weekender by $19 but omit Indiglo.
Product record
- Title
- Croc Leather Round Watch
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 100 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the 40mm case fits and strap sizing
- A 40mm round case lands in the recommended diameter range for wrists from 6.5 inches (38–40mm) up to 7.5 inches (40–42mm), which places this watch in the goldilocks zone for the broad middle of adult male wrist sizes without reading as oversized or dated.
- The 20mm lug width follows the case-diameter ÷ 2 rule and represents the most common strap size in the aftermarket, so replacing the embossed leather strap with a NATO, rubber, or exotic leather band requires no special tools and taps into the widest selection of third-party options.
How the watch stacks up against similar options
- With a 40mm diameter, the Le 31 aligns with the current standard found on modernized classics like the Timex Weekender 40mm ($119) and the Seiko SUR449 ($259), making its CAD 100 price a notably accessible entry into a size that suits both dress and casual wear without appearing dated.
- With a 20mm lug width—the same as the enthusiast-favorite Timex Weekender—the Le 31 makes it easy to swap in any aftermarket NATO, silicone, or leather strap, adding versatility without requiring specialty tools.
- While the Timex Weekender—a staple affordable watch—uses a brass case at $119 for the 40mm model, the Le 31 opts for a stainless steel case, which is more corrosion-resistant and maintains its polished finish longer under daily wear.
- The Le 31's Japanese movement brings proven quartz accuracy; in this price bracket, a named Japanese caliber is a step above the generic Chinese movements found in many private-label fashion watches, giving buyers a more reliable engine without paying a premium.
- As Simons' in-house label, Le 31 avoids the brand licensing costs that inflate the price of many fashion watches, funneling the CAD 100 spend directly into a Japanese movement and stainless steel construction rather than a logo.
- Stacked against the Timex Weekender 40mm at $119, the Le 31 comes in CAD 19 lower while upgrading to a stainless steel case and an embossed leather strap, giving up the Weekender's Indiglo backlight and date magnifier in a trade that prioritizes tactile materials over illuminated complications.
How croc-embossed leather wears and ages
- The embossed texture will naturally wear first where the strap bends repeatedly — around the spring bars and where the buckle tongue sits — creating a subtle smoothing that is part of the strap’s character, and rotating the watch between two straps can slow this progression.
- The heat-stamping process compresses and reinforces the leather surface, making a croc-embossed strap noticeably more resistant to scuffs and scratches than a standard smooth calfskin strap — the textured scale pattern further helps conceal everyday wear.
- To prevent the base leather from drying out and causing the embossed pattern to crack or peel, apply a light, non-greasy conditioner every few months — but use a pea-sized amount at most, because the sealed surface limits absorption and over-conditioning can cause uneven darkening marring the uniform croc texture.
What water resistance means for daily wear
- The silicone gaskets that seal the crown and caseback degrade over time from contact with skin oils, soaps, and temperature swings, which means a watch in this category should have its seals inspected every one to two years and must never be worn in a shower or bath, where hot water and detergents accelerate that breakdown and can lead to fogging or corrosion inside the 40mm case.
- A 3ATM rating is a laboratory-tested static pressure figure equivalent to 30 meters of still water, but real-world movements—a swimming stroke or diving into a pool—create momentary spikes in pressure at the crown and caseback seals, so even a watch that meets the 3ATM standard should be kept out of any activity involving immersion or high-velocity water.
- When an affordable fashion watch like this one lists 'water-resistant' without a specific meter or ATM depth, the marking aligns with the general industry baseline of 3ATM (30 meters), which means the case is sealed against splashes, rain, and brief handwashing but will not hold up to swimming, snorkeling, or showering—conditions that force water past the seals.
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing round wristwatch with polished silver case, textured silver dial bearing Roman numerals and the word STACCATO, three black hands, and a glossy black croc-pattern leather strap attached by polished lugs.
- Case shape and finishCircular polished metal case with a reflective silver finish and narrow bezel surrounding the dial.
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x 0.21 · y 0.14 · w 0.58 · h 0.52 (high) - Dial texture and layoutSilver dial with an inner circular area showing a fine repeating textured pattern and a smooth outer ring where Roman numeral hour markers are printed.
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x 0.27 · y 0.20 · w 0.47 · h 0.42 (high) - Hour markersBlack Roman numerals placed on the outer ring at hour positions, with small round minute marker dots between numerals.
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x 0.29 · y 0.22 · w 0.42 · h 0.37 (high) - Brand text on dial“STACCATO printed in uppercase letters near the top center of the dial.”
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x 0.40 · y 0.27 · w 0.21 · h 0.07 (high) - HandsThree black hands: ornate hour and minute hands with rounded decorative tips and a thin straight seconds hand with a small circular counterweight near its base.
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x 0.34 · y 0.31 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high) - CrownKnurled round crown positioned at the 3 o'clock side of the case, matching the polished silver finish of the case.
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x 0.76 · y 0.37 · w 0.06 · h 0.09 (high) - Lugs and springbar areaPolished straight lugs extend from the case to connect the strap, with visible gap showing the springbar region.
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x 0.30 · y 0.58 · w 0.39 · h 0.18 (high) - Leather strap textureGlossy black leather strap with a subtle crocodile emboss pattern and visible tonal stitching along both edges.
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x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the watch; image shows full watch face and portions of the strap with even front lighting and slight reflections on the polished metal.
- Background and stagingUniform pale gray background with a soft darker cast shadow below the watch indicating top-front lighting.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionWatch is centered and photographed straight-on showing the front of the case and dial; strap extends above and below the case and is partially cropped at the image top and bottom edges.
- Reflections and lightingSpecular highlights on the bezel and lugs show studio lighting reflections and indicate polished metal finish.
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x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
polished silver· case and bezel#C3C4C4light silver· dial#C3C4C4black· hands and printed textgloss black· strap#252525- Case shape and finishCircular polished metal case with a reflective silver finish and narrow bezel surrounding the dial.
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Product
Rear-facing watch showing the strap, buckle, and the stainless steel case back; inner strap leather and stamped text are visible.
- Strap exterior materialGlossy black leather strap with a subtle embossed croc pattern and visible edge stitching along both sides.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.58 · w 0.77 · h 0.33 (high) - Strap inner liningSmooth tan/beige leather inner lining visible where the strap curves toward the case; stitching visible along the inner edge.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.25 · w 0.41 · h 0.39 (high) - BucklePolished silver-tone metal tang buckle with a single prong and rectangular frame; buckle is mounted on the strap tip on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.64 · w 0.24 · h 0.24 (high) - Strap keepersTwo short black leather keepers (loops) sit on the strap near the buckle to secure the strap tail; they match the strap exterior finish.
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x 0.21 · y 0.65 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Case back visibleRound stainless-steel case back with engraved/circular text around the edge; the back is partially visible at the upper-left quadrant of the image.
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x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.46 (high) - Stamped interior text on strap“GENUINE LEATHER”
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x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.35 · h 0.26 (high) - Case back brand text“STACCATO”
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x 0.02 · y 0.16 · w 0.35 · h 0.28 (high) - Case back peripheral text“WATER RESISTANT”Partial
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x 0.00 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (medium) - Case back small model text“ST-612M”
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x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium) - Case back origin marking“JAPAN”Partial
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x 0.22 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows; image framed to focus on rear strap, buckle, and case back.
- Background and surfaceFlat pale gray background with a soft shadow beneath the strap and buckle indicating directional top lighting.
- Shot compositionClose-up rear-angle view cropped to show the strap and case back; strap runs from lower-left toward upper-right of image.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft, diffused lighting creates low-contrast reflections on the polished buckle and case back and subtle highlights on the glossy strap surface.
Colors
gloss black· strap exterior#0D0E13polished silver· buckle and case back#C5C4C2tan beige· strap inner lining#B49A7C- Strap exterior materialGlossy black leather strap with a subtle embossed croc pattern and visible edge stitching along both sides.
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Q&A
2 answered- Is the leather strap genuine leather or synthetic material?
- The strap is described as 'crocodile-embossed leather' in the product materials, indicating it is genuine leather (typically cowhide) with an embossed crocodile pattern, not a synthetic material.
- Does the watch use a standard battery that can be easily replaced, and what is the expected battery life?
- The watch uses a standard quartz battery (common in Japanese movements) that can be replaced by a jeweler. Expected battery life is typically 2–3 years, though the exact battery type and lifespan are not specified in the product details.