Lacoste
René Silver Watch
The René Silver Watch is a Lacoste wristwatch with a three-hand quartz movement and a 32 mm stainless steel case. It features a brushed silver dial with baton hour markers, a crocodile logo, and a mesh-like stainless steel band (20 mm) with clip closure. Water-resistant to 5 ATM, it comes with a signature storage case.
- Color
- Silver
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
Classic three-hand quartz watch with a stainless steel case and mesh band.
Water-resistant to 5 ATM, quartz movement, mesh band with clip closure.
- Color
- Silver · gray
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Style
- classic, casual
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- quartz movement
- water-resistant to 5 ATM
- 32mm stainless steel case
- mesh-like stainless steel band
- clip closure
- signature storage case included
Product Insights
The René Silver Watch by Lacoste, named after René Lacoste and manufactured by Movado Group, offers a vintage-inspired design with polished and brushed stainless steel finishing, a brushed gray dial, and a modern mesh bracelet that blends vintage and modern aesthetics. At 8mm thick and 32mm diameter, it provides low wrist clearance and vintage dress watch proportions, sliding easily under shirt cuffs without catching, while its linkless mesh avoids hair pulling and its 96g weight ensures all-day comfort. The watch reads like a 34-36mm piece, matching mid-century sizing. However, its 5 ATM water resistance is safe only for calm swimming, not diving or high-speed sports, and hot showers or saunas risk seal failure. The crown must be fully engaged, gaskets degrade annually, and saltwater exposure requires rinsing. Priced at $240 CAD with a Japanese quartz movement and branded case, it offers accessible entry but is subject to typical fashion watch depreciation.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Named after René Lacoste, case from his archival photo; Movado Group manufacture; contemporary sport elegance.
- Finishing
- Polished and brushed case and bezel, brushed gray dial, modern mesh bracelet blend vintage and modern.
- Wearability
- 8mm thick and 32mm diameter for low wrist clearance and vintage dress watch proportions.
- Packaging
- Includes a signature Lacoste storage case.
- Cuff clearance
- 8mm case and pliable mesh band slide under shirt cuffs without catching.
- Wrist presence
- 31x32mm case reads like a 34-36mm watch and matches mid-century sizing.
- Comfort
- Linkless mesh bracelet avoids hair pulling and at 96g is light for all-day wear.
- Swimming
- Safe for swimming in calm water, not for diving or high-speed sports.
- Thermal shock
- Hot showers and saunas risk seal failure and moisture entry.
- Seal maintenance
- Crown must be fully in; gaskets degrade annually; rinse after saltwater.
- Fit and convenience
- The 8mm slim case and pliable mesh slide under cuffs; the sliding clasp adjusts wrist sizes.
- Build quality
- Stainless steel case polished, 8mm slim; mesh bracelet avoids arm hair pinch.
- Value
- $240 CAD: Japanese quartz movement and branded case; fashion depreciation typical.
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM water resistance suitable for swimming; dynamic pressure may exceed seal.
Product record
- Title
- René Silver Watch
- Brand
- Lacoste
- Price
- 240 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing silver wristwatch with an octagonal-rectangular polished metal case, brushed silver dial with baton hour markers, three central hands, crocodile logo at top, and a ribbed stretch metal bracelet; 'LACOSTE' engraved on lower bezel.
- Case shapePolished metal case with an octagonal-rectangular profile (flat top and angled beveled inner edge) surrounding the crystal, visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.17 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Dial finishLight brushed silver dial with subtle horizontal texture visible across the face.
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x 0.28 · y 0.25 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high) - Hour markersNarrow applied baton hour indices at each hour position, all in a matching silver tone.
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x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high) - HandsThree central hands: two thicker silver hands for hour and minute and a thin silver seconds hand extending toward the outer markers.
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x 0.36 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Logo on dialSmall silver crocodile logo positioned below the 12 o'clock area on the dial.
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x 0.45 · y 0.25 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - CrownPolished round crown with a small rectangular stem, located at the 3 o'clock edge of the case.
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x 0.77 · y 0.38 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Lower bezel engraving“Raised engraving reading LACOSTE centered on the lower external bezel just below the crystal.”
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x 0.35 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.07 (high) - Bracelet styleStretch-style metal bracelet composed of closely spaced horizontal ridged links with a polished finish, visible above and below the case.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.69 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio front-on product shot on a uniform light grey background with soft shadowing below; centered composition with even lighting and minimal reflections.
- BackgroundEven light grey background filling the frame with no visible props or packaging.
- CompositionWatch centered in the image and photographed from a straight-on frontal angle showing the dial and both bracelet ends symmetrically.
- Shadows and reflectionsSoft shadow directly beneath the watch and subtle specular reflections on the polished metal surfaces, consistent with studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
polished silver· case and bezel#C5C4C2brushed silver· dial#C5C4C2ribbed silver· bracelet#C4C4C3- Case shapePolished metal case with an octagonal-rectangular profile (flat top and angled beveled inner edge) surrounding the crystal, visible from the front.
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Product
Stainless-steel wristwatch rear view showing a rectangular case back, metal expansion-style bracelet, and a folding clasp with an engraved crocodile logo.
- Case backRectangular metal case back with rounded inner oval print area and visible printed 'LACOSTE' wordmark and small crocodile logo above it; case back has polished reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.40 (high) - Case back text“LACOSTE”
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x 0.70 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Crocodile logo on caseSmall crocodile logo printed above the LACOSTE wordmark on the case back
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Bracelet styleFlexible ribbed metal expansion-style bracelet composed of narrow vertical ridged links with an inner woven pattern visible on the underside where the band curves
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Folding claspBrushed-finish folding clasp with a slightly raised release flap and a small screw hinge; front face has an engraved crocodile mark
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.32 (high) - Engraved crocodile on claspSubtle engraved crocodile emblem on the brushed clasp face
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x 0.35 · y 0.67 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Polish contrastContrast between brushed finish on the clasp and highly polished reflective finish on the case edges and back
- Crown visibleSmall crown is visible at the lower right edge of the case back, protruding slightly
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.54 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a light neutral background and soft shadow; image cropped to focus on the watch rear and band.
- BackgroundUniform light grey studio background with soft shadow beneath the band
- Shot compositionClose-up angled rear view focusing on clasp and curved band, watch case placed toward the upper right quadrant
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting creating soft highlights on polished metal and subtle shadowing under the band
Colors
polished silver· polished case back and case edges#C5C4C2brushed silver· brushed folding clasp#C5C4C2metallic silver· ribbed bracelet links#C5C4C2- Case backRectangular metal case back with rounded inner oval print area and visible printed 'LACOSTE' wordmark and small crocodile logo above it; case back has polished reflective finish.