levbron

The plastic on the crown is to prevent the battery from starting. Take it off and push the crown in and it should start to work. However, if as you say, your bf is into watches then a Boss watch might not be what he's looking for. They are fashion watches, and without seeming like a watch snob, not what guys who are into watches would consider a real watch.

As a general rule, if you need to ask them it probably isn't. However, may your friend's memory be a blessing.