Le 31
Roman Numeral Rectangular Watch
CA$100.00CAD
In Stock
This is a rectangular analog wristwatch from STACCATO featuring a two-hand Japanese quartz movement and a stainless steel case measuring 25mm. The watch is water-resistant and comes with an 18mm stainless steel mesh-style band with a folding clasp. It displays a white dial with black Roman numerals and blue hour and minute hands, suitable for everyday timekeeping.
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Silver
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A rectangular watch with Roman numeral dial, Japanese movement, and stainless-steel case and band.
Japanese two-hand movement, water-resistant, 25 mm stainless-steel case, 18 mm mesh-like stainless-steel band with folding clasp
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- two-hand Japanese movement
- water-resistant
- 25 mm stainless-steel case
- 18 mm mesh-like stainless-steel band
- folding clasp
- Roman numeral dial
- rectangular case shape
Product Insights
The Le 31 STACCATO is a rectangular watch with a 25 mm case and 18 mm band that fits under dress cuffs, offering a stainless steel mesh bracelet instead of the typical leather at a sub-$100 price point; its Japanese quartz movement is splash-resistant only, not for swimming, and replacement costs about $6.50 wholesale.
Verified claims
- Wrist presence
- At 25 mm, the case is 12–14 mm smaller than standard men's watches, fitting under a dress shirt cuff without bulging.
- Water resistance
- Only splash-resistant: not safe for swimming or showering.
- Fit and style
- Narrow 18 mm band reduces visual weight and fits under dress cuffs.
- Segment uniqueness
- One of few rectangular watches under $100 with a metal bracelet instead of leather.
- Movement
- Two-hand Japanese quartz movement; assembly elsewhere.
- Service cost
- Replacement movement costs about $6.50 wholesale.
- Model name
- STACCATO is the model name on this Le 31 watch.
- Band
- Stainless steel mesh band is breathable, durable, and adjustable, unlike leather competitors.
- Case size
- 25mm case fits smaller wrists and slides under cuffs, distinct from the 37-39mm norm.
Product record
- Title
- Roman Numeral Rectangular Watch
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 100 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the 25mm case fits on a men's wrist
- The 18mm stainless-steel mesh band is significantly narrower than the 20–22mm straps typical of contemporary men's watches, which keeps the visual weight light and the whole package physically comfortable on smaller wrists—ideal for achieving a seamless, almost jewelry-like fit.
- At 25mm, this case falls precisely into the women's mini size bracket (23–25mm) as defined by watch sizing references, which places it well below the typical 37–39mm men's average; for a male wearer, it will present as either a thoughtfully scaled vintage dress watch or a unisex piece favored for an understated, cuff-friendly silhouette.
What 'water-resistant' means without a depth rating
- Despite the 'Water Resistant' marking, this watch has no depth rating (like 50M or 100M), which in watchmaking shorthand means it can handle only light splashes — rain, handwashing, sweat — and should never be submerged. Seiko’s official classification for identically labeled watches explicitly warns 'Please do not use it for swimming,' and industry guides consistently place it in the entry-level splash tier, safe for daily moisture but not aquatic use.
- Showering with a water-resistant fashion watch is more damaging than most buyers realize: heat and steam can soften the rubber gaskets, and shampoo or soap residues are corrosive enough to degrade the seals over time. Tourneau and major watchmakers explicitly advise against it, meaning this watch should always be taken off before a shower to preserve its splash protection.
The Japanese movement and what it means for ownership
- The 'Japanese movement' label means the internal mechanism was manufactured in Japan by a large movement maker like Miyota or Seiko, while the rest of the watch is assembled elsewhere (typically China) — a cost-saving construction that still delivers Japanese timekeeping reliability.
- Equivalently sized Japanese two-hand quartz movements sell for as little as $6.50 from wholesale suppliers, so if the movement ever needs replacement beyond the battery, a simple movement swap costs a fraction of the watch's price and is a standard job for any watch repair shop.
Mesh band comfort, sizing, and daily wear
- The fine stainless steel weave is inherently more breathable than silicone or leather, reducing the trapped-moisture feeling that can develop during warm days, and its smooth surface virtually eliminates the arm-hair snagging common with link bracelets, making it genuinely comfortable for all-day wear even for men with heavier arm hair.
How it compares to other affordable rectangular watches
- Both watches use Japanese quartz movements, but the Peugeot 2033G specifies a Seiko-made caliber, a name associated with robust entry-level quartz, while the Le 31 relies on an unnamed two-hand movement — the Seiko pedigree may translate to marginally better long-term accuracy and serviceability.
- The Le 31’s 25 mm width is notably smaller than the 30 mm × 40 mm footprint of the Peugeot 2033G, giving it vintage, understated proportions that fit smaller wrists and slide easily under a dress cuff, whereas the Peugeot reads more prominently on the wrist.
- Le 31 is explicitly labeled water-resistant, whereas the Peugeot 2033G is characterized as a hand-washing-only watch — this gives the Le 31 a margin of safety for unexpected rain or splashes that the Peugeot cannot match.
- The Le 31’s mesh-like stainless steel band with folding clasp is inherently more resistant to sweat, water, and daily scuffing than the croc-embossed leather strap on the Peugeot 2033G, making it a more practical choice for all-day wear in varied conditions without the need for strap rotation.
- The Peugeot 2033G is the closest rectangular Roman-numeral watch at a comparable price ($59 USD), but exchanges the Le 31’s silver stainless steel mesh bracelet and 25 mm case for a larger 30 mm × 40 mm gold-tone brass case and croc-embossed leather strap — a warmer, more traditional dress watch profile versus the metal-on-metal integrated look the Le 31 delivers.
- The $59 Peugeot 2033G, the only other rectangular Roman-numeral watch in a comparable price bracket, uses a croc-embossed leather strap, underscoring the rarity of the Le 31’s mesh bracelet in this tier — with most cheap rectangular watches defaulting to leather, the Le 31’s metal band is a genuine differentiator.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular metal wristwatch with a linked metal bracelet, silver-tone case and bracelet, white patterned dial with black Roman numerals, bright blue hour and minute hands, and a crown with a blue cabochon.
- Case shape and finishRectangular polished metal case with rounded vertical corners and a narrow flat bezel surrounding the dial.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Dial patternLight silver to white dial with a fine concentric/guilloche ripple texture inside a rectangular inner frame.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high) - Hour and minute handsTwo slim sword-style hands in a bright blue color; shorter hand for hour and longer for minute, both centered on the dial.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Numeral markersBold black Roman numerals printed around the dial at the hour positions.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.26 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (high) - Bracelet constructionThree-link stainless-tone metal bracelet with a brushed center link and polished outer links, continuing above and below the case.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Crown detailRight-side fluted crown set with a small domed blue cabochon.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.42 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand text on dial“STACCATO”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Roman numeral text block“I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII”
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x 0.33 · y 0.26 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot with a neutral light gray background, soft shadow below the watch, and centered top-down framing showing the watch face and bracelet.
- Shot compositionWatch centered in frame in a vertical orientation showing the front face and both bracelet ends.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray background with a subtle soft shadow directly beneath the lower bracelet.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionsDiffuse studio lighting producing soft reflections on polished metal surfaces and mild specular highlights on bracelet links and case edges.
Colors
silver· case and bracelet metal#C4C4C3light silver· dial background#C5C5C3bright blue· handsdeep blue· crown cabochon- Case shape and finishRectangular polished metal case with rounded vertical corners and a narrow flat bezel surrounding the dial.
- 02
Product
Partial view of a rectangular watch showing the stainless steel linked bracelet, deployment clasp, and the watch case back with engraved text; a small blue cabochon is visible on the crown.
- Bracelet constructionThree-row linked metal bracelet with wide brushed center links and narrower polished outer link edges; links are solid rectangular shapes with visible pin holes on the top edges.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.38 · w 0.84 · h 0.48 (high) - Clasp styleFold-over deployment clasp visible in the center-right of the image with a small hinged latch partially open.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Case back shape and finishRectangular watch case back with rounded corners and brushed metal finish, shown at the upper-left and partly occluded by the bracelet.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.16 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Crown detailPolished crown topped with a small domed blue cabochon set into the crown.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.08 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high) - Case back text - brand“STACCATO”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Case back text - material note“STAINLESS STEEL BACK”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.17 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (medium) - Case back small textDense small engraved text around the case back edge, partially legible but too small to fully read at this resolutionPartial
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.15 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Close-up studio shot on a light neutral background with soft diffuse lighting and subtle shadows; image crops part of the watch case and shows the bracelet curved to display the clasp.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled detail shot focusing on the bracelet and clasp; watch face is not visible and case is partially cropped at the left edge.
- Background and lightingEven light gray to off-white studio background with soft shadows under the bracelet indicating diffuse overhead lighting.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with visible brushed metal texture and sharp edges; no visible noise or compression artifacts in the product area.
Colors
matte silver stainless steel· bracelet and case#C5C4C2cobalt blue· crown cabochon- Bracelet constructionThree-row linked metal bracelet with wide brushed center links and narrower polished outer link edges; links are solid rectangular shapes with visible pin holes on the top edges.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Can the mesh band be sized or adjusted (e.g., removable links or sliding clasp)?
- This watch has a mesh-like stainless-steel band with a folding clasp. Mesh bands typically adjust via the clasp or a sliding mechanism, but exact sizing instructions are not provided.
- Is the movement quartz or automatic (self-winding)?
- It uses a two-hand Japanese movement, which is almost certainly quartz given the price point and typical construction of watches in this range.