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Neutra chronograph watch product image (primary)
Front-facing wristwatch with round dark blue chronograph dial, polished silver-tone metal case, polished knurled crown and two round pushers on the right, and tapered brown leather strap with stitched edges.

Fossil

Neutra Chronograph Watch

CA$250.00CAD
In Stock

This Fossil Neutra chronograph watch is a wristwatch with a Japanese quartz movement, three hands, and three multi-functional subdials for stopwatch timing. It has a 44 mm stainless steel case, a dark blue dial with gold-tone hands and Roman numerals, and is water-resistant to 5 ATM. The watch comes with an adjustable 22 mm brown leather strap, a tongue buckle, and a signature storage case.

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

Color

Light Brown

Size

ONE SIZE
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Specifications

Chronograph watch with Japanese quartz movement and leather strap.

Japanese quartz movement, multi-functional subdials, water-resistant to 5 ATM, adjustable leather strap.

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

Additional Attributes

  • Fossil Le 31 collection
  • Japanese quartz movement with 3 hands
  • 3 multi-functional subdials
  • 44 mm stainless steel case
  • Water-resistant to 5 ATM
  • Adjustable 22 mm leather strap with tongue buckle
  • Signature storage case included

Product Insights

The Neutra Chronograph Watch by Fossil, priced at $250 CAD and in stock, is a minimalist dress chronograph with a 44mm case that enhances subdial legibility for minutes, seconds, and 24-hour AM/PM. Its stainless steel case and leather strap deliver premium build quality rivaling Seiko and Citizen, though leather limits water use and 5 ATM rating only permits splashes. Exclusive to Simons’ Le 31, it is curated for trend relevance and quality, featuring a Japanese quartz movement shared with entry-level chronographs while differentiating through case design and strap choice. In-store try-on at Fossil counters eliminates sizing risks and provides maintenance advice.

Verified claims

Design language
Minimalist dial without tachymeter positions it as a dress chronograph for tailored wear.
Fit and proportions
44mm case gives legible subdials and 22mm strap fits standard accessories.
Materials
Stainless steel case and leather strap; steel matches premium standards, leather limits water use.
Curation
Exclusive to Simons’ Le 31, curated for trend relevance and build quality.
Case design
44mm case with no tachymeter bezel improves subdial legibility and creates a minimalist look.
Try-on
Buyers can try on the 44mm case in Fossil stores before purchasing.
Subdial usability
Three subdials track minutes, seconds, and 24-hour AM/PM; 44mm case prevents cramped readouts.
Movement
The Japanese quartz movement is shared with many entry-level chronographs from Citizen and Seiko.
Differentiation
The Neutra differentiates through case design and strap choice, not movement accuracy.
Water resistance
5 ATM rating allows hand washing and splashes, not swimming.
Build quality
Stainless steel case and Japanese quartz rival Seiko/Citizen, not plated brass.
Retail experience
Le 31 curation ensures style quality; try-on at counters eliminates sizing risk.
In-person fitting
In-store try-on confirms balanced proportions and yields maintenance advice.

Product record

Title
Neutra Chronograph Watch
Brand
Fossil
Price
250 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Leather strap care and easy replacement

  • 22mm is one of the most common men's watch strap sizes, with aftermarket options ranging from inexpensive quick-release silicone to premium Horween leather, so replacing the OEM strap when it wears or changing style is a trivial and affordable way to refresh the watch.
  • Leather watch straps degrade with absorbed sweat and water, so despite the 5-ATM case rating the strap should be removed before swimming or showering, and periodically conditioned with a leather balm every 2–3 months to prevent drying and cracking — a routine that can double the strap's usable life.

How the 44mm case fits on the wrist

  • At 22mm, the strap width is proportionally wide for the 44mm case — half the diameter — which creates a balanced visual weight on the wrist and stabilizes the watch against lateral movement, an important ergonomic detail that makes the watch feel more secure and less floppy than a chronograph on a narrower 20mm band.
  • The 44mm case provides ample dial space to separate the three subdials, preventing the common chronograph problem of overlapping or crammed registers — on a quartz movement with fixed subdial positions, this diameter is the minimum for genuinely usable stopwatch readouts, so the larger wrist presence is a functional trade-off rather than a purely aesthetic one.

What 5 ATM water resistance means for daily use

  • A 5 ATM rating does not mean the watch can be worn to 50 meters depth; it survived a static pressure test in a laboratory, but real-world water pressure from swimming or a sudden immersion can spike beyond that, so Fossil's own guidelines limit this watch to hand washing, rain, and accidental splashes, never swimming.
  • The 22 mm leather strap, while giving the Neutra its dressed-up look, is the most water-sensitive component — repeated exposure to water will stiffen, stain, or crack the leather, so the 5 ATM case protection is only meaningful for the head; in practice, the watch should stay dry.
  • Under ISO 22810, a 5 ATM watch is classed as 'everyday use / accidental immersion' — a category that explicitly excludes swimming, snorkeling, and diving; this classification is embedded in Fossil's care instructions, making the watch safe for daily wear but not any intentional water activity.

Alternatives to the Fossil Neutra Chronograph at its price

  • Sold through Simons' 'Le 31' men's accessories selection, the Neutra Chronograph is not a mass-market Fossil SKU but a piece curated for a specific fashion-forward assortment — the buyer is effectively getting a retailer-validated style choice that has already been filtered for trend relevance and build quality within Simons' merchandising standards.
  • Seiko's SSB quartz chronographs, a direct competitor at this price, routinely use 42mm cases with tachymeter bezels, pushing a sporty aesthetic — the Neutra's 44mm case without a timing bezel reads as a larger, more minimalist fashion piece, a look that pairs more naturally with tailored clothing than with a nylon strap.
  • Fossil's extensive network of physical stores and department-store counters means the Neutra can be tried on before purchase — a practical advantage that eliminates the risk of misjudging the 44mm diameter or light-brown leather colour from a web rendering, a gamble that direct-to-consumer competitors like MVMT or Vincero force the buyer to take.
  • Entry-level fashion chronographs from online-native brands often rely on plated brass cases to hit lower price points, but the Neutra's stainless steel case matches the material standard of Seiko and Citizen models at similar prices — the buyer gets a more substantial, harder-wearing case than what the 'fashion watch' label usually promises.
  • The Japanese quartz movement inside the Neutra is sourced from a major Japanese manufacture — most likely Miyota (Citizen) or Seiko — which means the engine under the dial is shared with many entry-level chronographs from Citizen and Seiko themselves; the Fossil distinguishes itself through case design and strap choice, not through a different tier of movement accuracy.

Image Analysis

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Neutra chronograph watch product image (primary)
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Product

Front-facing wristwatch with round dark blue chronograph dial, polished silver-tone metal case, polished knurled crown and two round pushers on the right, and tapered brown leather strap with stitched edges.

  • Dial shapeCircular flat dial with a dark blue face and a narrow bezel visible inside a polished round metal case.
    1 regionx 0.13 · y 0.15 · w 0.74 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Indices and numeralsGold-colored applied stick hour indices and two Roman numerals at top and bottom (XII at 12 o'clock and VI at 6 o'clock).
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.52 (high)
  • HandsThree central gold-colored hands: hour and minute hands are broad with luminous fill, and a thin gold second hand extending to the dial perimeter.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.46 (high)
  • SubdialsThree recessed circular subdials (left, right, lower) with small gold hands and white numeric markers visible inside each subdial.
    3 regionsx 0.24 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Case and bezelPolished silver-tone metal case with narrow polished bezel and short lugs that attach to the strap.
    1 regionx 0.11 · y 0.12 · w 0.78 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Crown and pushersKnurled round crown at right center and two round pushers above and below the crown; all are polished metal.
    1 regionx 0.77 · y 0.39 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high)
  • StrapBrown leather strap with visible stitching along the edges and darker painted edges; strap tapers slightly toward the ends shown at top and bottom of image.
    2 regionsx 0.35 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.35 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Crystal reflectionSubtle glossy reflection on the watch crystal, most visible near the 1 to 2 o'clock area of the dial.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium)
  • Legible brand text“FOSSIL”
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.29 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Roman numeral at 12“XII”
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.19 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Roman numeral at 6“VI”
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.64 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Small dial numerals“15”
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Small dial numerals right“12”
    1 regionx 0.69 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Lower dial marking“30”
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Movement text“JAPAN MOVT”
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.05 (high)

Other

Studio product shot centered on a light grey background with a soft shadow beneath the watch, even lighting and slight top-right highlight on the crystal.

  • Shot compositionWatch photographed from a direct front-facing angle, centered vertically and horizontally in the frame.
  • Background and shadowUniform light grey background with a drop shadow directly under the watch extending slightly toward the lower right.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.24 (high)
  • LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and a small specular reflection on the crystal near 1-2 o'clock.

Colors

navy blue· dial#1E2A3Atan brown leather· strap#BA651Cpolished silver· case and crownwarm gold· hands and indices
Neutra chronograph watch product image 2
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Product

Rear view closeup of a wristwatch focusing on the leather strap, metal tang buckle, stitched loops, and the watch caseback edge.

  • Leather strap exteriorTapered brown leather strap with visible stitch line near each edge and two leather keepers; strap surface has a smooth, slightly glossy finish and black-painted edge trim.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.33 (high)
  • Leather strap interior stamping“Inner side of the strap is a lighter tan with stamped text '22 GENUINE LEATHER' oriented along the strap length.”
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.39 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Stitched keeper loopsTwo parallel leather keeper loops in the same brown leather as the strap, each with black edge trim, positioned near the buckle.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Tang buckleBrushed metal tang buckle with a slightly rounded rectangular frame and visible engraved 'FOSSIL' on the outer face of the buckle tongue area.
    1 regionx 0.65 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Watch caseback edgePolished metal caseback visible at left with a smooth circular back and partial radial text including 'FOSSIL' along the rim.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (medium)
  • Caseback text fragment“FOSSIL”
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot with a neutral light gray background, soft diffuse lighting, and slight shadow under the strap; image is cropped to focus on the rear strap and buckle.

  • Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal harsh reflections; subtle shadow under the strap indicates a slight elevation above the surface.
  • Shot compositionClose-up rear/detail composition framed to show the strap, keepers, buckle, and partial caseback; right side of strap and buckle are centered in the image.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on strap and buckle; no visible motion blur or significant noise.

Colors

warm cognac brown· strap exterior#8C5234light tan· strap interior#B4926Cblack· keeper edge trim and strap edges#1C1B1Cbrushed stainless silver· buckle and caseback#C5C1BD

Documents & Data

Q&A

2 answered
What functions do the three subdials display?
The three subdials track elapsed minutes, seconds, and 24-hour time [1].
Is the crystal made of mineral or sapphire glass?
The crystal is mineral glass, as is standard on this model [1].

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/watches/neutra-chronograph-watch--6528-5453?colourId=0
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