BOSS
Principle Silver Watch
This BOSS by HUGO BOSS Principle watch is a quartz analog wristwatch with a 42 mm stainless steel case, a black textured dial featuring Roman numerals and a date window, and a mesh-like stainless steel bracelet with a clip closure. Water-resistant to 3 ATM, it provides reliable timekeeping for daily wear and comes presented in a designer box with a storage pouch.
- Color
- Silver
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Specifications
Silver watch with stainless steel case and mesh band
Quartz movement, water-resistant, stainless steel
- Color
- Silver · gray
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Additional Attributes
- Three-hand quartz movement
- 42 mm stainless steel case
- Water-resistant (3 ATM)
- Mesh-like stainless steel band
- 0.8 inch (20 mm) band width
- Clip closure
- Presented in a designer box
- Signature storage pouch included
Product Insights
The BOSS Principle Silver Watch, 265 CAD and in stock, is a quartz watch defined by a 42 mm case carrying a 20 mm stainless steel Milanese mesh strap whose continuous homogeneous matte weave, not beads-of-rice, gives a balanced all-day fit for wrists from roughly 6.75 in / 17 cm; the standard 20 mm lug fit allows swapping to leather or aftermarket mesh, while the band's light 60-90 g mass leaves the case as the felt weight. Its core promise is licensed BOSS design and Movado Group manufacture, under an exclusive BOSS watch license since 2005 and renewed through 2031, at a price that openly reflects brand rather than Swiss labour, since it is made in China with no Swiss Made claim. The main tradeoff is that the bracelet holds up or fails on its deployment clasp and edge retaining strip, not the weave; the clasp is the highest-wear and failure point, and a failed edge strip means the bracelet is replaced. It also offers only 3 ATM water resistance, so it is splash-proof and not for swimming or showering; quartz battery service lasts 2-3 years and should be done by a jeweller with case-back gasket replacement at every change to hold the seal, and the included cloth pouch suits the steel mesh but offers no crush protection.
Verified claims
- Fit
- BOSS sizes the Principle line for roughly 160–210 mm (16–21 cm) wrists; the 42 mm case wears large on wrists under about 6.5 in (165 mm).
- Band width
- The 20 mm mesh band uses a clip closure and is the standard slim-end pairing for the 42 mm case; it accepts standard 20 mm straps.
- Design language
- A continuous silver stainless steel Milanese mesh, not beads-of-rice, with a single homogeneous matte finish.
- Strap
- Stainless steel mesh strap; its 20 mm width is a standard lug fit, so it swaps to leather or aftermarket mesh.
- Clasp
- The deployment clasp, not the weave, is the band's highest-wear and failure point.
- Water resistance
- 3 ATM water resistance: rated for daily wear, rain, and hand washing; not for swimming or showering.
- Battery service
- The quartz battery lasts 2-3 years; change it professionally to keep the seal.
- Packaging
- Includes a designer presentation box and a cloth storage pouch; the pouch suits the steel mesh but offers no crush protection.
- Comfort
- The 20 mm mesh band on the 42 mm case provides a balanced, comfortable all-day fit, and the open weave stays breathable in warmer weather.
- Bracelet durability
- The mesh bracelet holds up or fails on its clip closure, not the weave.
- Service route
- Battery changes should be done by a jeweller, not a DIY case-back swap
- Seal care
- Replace the case-back gasket at every battery change to hold the 3 ATM seal
- Manufacturer
- Made by the Movado Group under a BOSS watch license that began in 2005.
- Movement calibre
- The watch uses a three-hand quartz movement; BOSS does not name the exact calibre for this mesh model, but the Principle line uses Seiko Instruments quartz movements (including the VX42 in the Principle Dress and the VX7N in the Principle Master), so a Japanese Seiko/SII quartz movement is the most likely match.
- Case
- The case is 42 mm in stainless steel, and comparable BOSS Principle models are about 10.7–11 mm thick, so it slides under most dress-shirt cuffs.
- Band adjustability
- The sliding clip clasp adjusts without tools and moves in fixed steps along pre-cut grooves, fitting roughly 160–210 mm wrists.
- Crystal
- The crystal is mineral glass, not sapphire; it resists light scuffs but is softer than sapphire, so it can pick up fine scratches with hard use.
Product record
- Title
- Principle Silver Watch
- Brand
- BOSS
- Price
- 265 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Principle Silver Watch: Choose this if you want a silver stainless steel watch with a classic dress feel: a 42 mm case, black textured dial with polished Roman numerals, a date window at 6 o'clock, and a three-hand quartz movement on a multi-link mesh-style bracelet with a deployment clasp. It suits everyday and office wear, arrives in a designer box with a signature storage pouch, and is offered in one size. Note it is water-resistant only to 3 ATM, so it handles splashes rather than swimming or showering.[1,2,3] | Cheswick Silvery Watch: Choose this if you want a versatile all-steel silver watch for the office, weekends, or formal occasions: it pairs a 40 millimeter stainless steel case with a round grey sunburst dial, three-hand quartz movement with a date window, and a 20 millimeter stainless steel band with a single-press deployant clasp. Its 5 ATM water resistance suits everyday exposure like showering (per one retailer's interpretation), but it is not rated beyond that. It comes in one silver size with a signature storage case included.[4,5,6,7] | Contender Leather Band Watch: Choose this if you want a classic BOSS timepiece with a larger presence: it pairs a 44 mm polished stainless steel case with a black sunburst dial, three textured subdials, silver hands and markers, and a three-hand quartz movement. The adjustable 20 mm genuine leather strap has a tongue buckle with multiple punched adjustment holes for sizing on the wrist, and it is water-resistant to 5 ATM, so it handles splashes but not swimming or diving. A signature storage case is included, which makes it a natural pick for gifting.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing silver metal wristwatch with a round black textured dial, three hands, Roman numeral hour markers, and a date window at the 6 o'clock position.
- Case shape and finishRound stainless-steel watch case with a polished silver bezel and brushed lug areas visible at left and right.
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x 0.13 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.56 (high) - Dial textureCentral dial field shows a dense raised dot or waffle texture in black, distinct from the smooth outer minute track.
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x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Hour markersPolished silver Roman numeral hour markers set on a black outer ring around the textured center; numerals visible at cardinal and intermediate positions.
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x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - HandsThree polished silver hands: hour and minute are slim dauphine-style with reflective surfaces; a thin central seconds hand extends to the outer ring.
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x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Date window“Rectangular date window at the 6 o'clock position with a black background and white numeric date '10'.”
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x 0.46 · y 0.54 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - CrownKnurled round crown on the right side of the case in polished silver, protruding from the case edge.
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x 0.81 · y 0.40 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand text on dial“BOSS”
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x 0.43 · y 0.26 · w 0.14 · h 0.07 (high) - Bracelet constructionFive-link metal bracelet in a repeating pattern with alternating brushed outer links and more reflective inner links, integrated into the case lugs.
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x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a neutral light background with even lighting and soft shadows; image cropped to include full watch and bracelet segment.
- Shot compositionFront-on centered frontal view of the watch filling most of the vertical frame, showing dial face and bracelet both above and below the case.
- Background and lightingEven white to light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and subtle reflections on the polished metal surfaces.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clear photograph with sharp focus on dial details and minimal noise.
Colors
silver· metal case and bracelet#C2BEBAblack· dial center and outer ring#0E1112white· hour markers and date numerals#CBCAC5- Case shape and finishRound stainless-steel watch case with a polished silver bezel and brushed lug areas visible at left and right.
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Product
Close-up of the watch bracelet and open deployment clasp showing a polished clasp plate with embossed BOSS and multi-link metal bracelet; the watch case back is visible but out of focus.
- Clasp platePolished rectangular deployment clasp plate with vertical embossed text 'BOSS' and a small rounded push release on the top edge.
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x 0.48 · y 0.62 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Embossed text on clasp“BOSS”
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x 0.54 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - Bracelet link patternMulti-row metal bracelet composed of alternating wider brushed links and narrower polished center links forming a five-link pattern across the band.
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x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.66 · h 0.46 (high) - Deployment clasp interiorInterior of the open deployment clasp visible with a small exposed spring bar/pin and a flat inner plate with a matte finish.
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x 0.28 · y 0.54 · w 0.34 · h 0.32 (high) - Case back presenceCircular watch case back visible in the upper right, slightly out of focus with faint circular engraving and partially legible round border text.Partial
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x 0.62 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium) - Faint case back text“BOSS”Partial
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x 0.70 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up with a white background, soft directional lighting from top-left producing soft shadows, slight depth-of-field blur on the case back, and the product centered in the frame.
- Background and lightingUniform white background with soft diffuse lighting and a pale shadow beneath the watch casting slightly to the lower right.
- Depth of fieldForeground elements such as clasp and nearby links are in sharp focus while the case back and distant links are noticeably blurred.
- Shot compositionProduct photographed at a low angle close-up showing the bracelet interior and open clasp, image cropped so the leftmost bracelet tip and part of the case are outside the frame.
Colors
polished chrome silver· polished clasp plate#D2D2CEbrushed stainless silver· bracelet links#B6B5B1matte steel gray· case back#A3A29D- Clasp platePolished rectangular deployment clasp plate with vertical embossed text 'BOSS' and a small rounded push release on the top edge.