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Gucci G-Timeless watch, 29mm
Ref. YA1265062
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Stepping up in Gucci's range
The G-Timeless is Gucci's attempt to sit between jewellery and watchmaking — and at 29mm on a polished steel bracelet, this model lands closer to the jewellery end. The pink mother-of-pearl dial carries the Interlocking G in relief and Gucci's house lettering, and 14 diamond indexes totalling 0.12ct catch light in a way that shifts the dial's character depending on the angle. The sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating, so that movement of light reads as the dial itself rather than as surface glare. Swiss quartz here is a sensible choice: it keeps the case slim enough to sit under a cuff without bulk, needs almost nothing from its owner, and at this size a mechanical movement would add thickness that would work against the whole intention of the piece.
- Reference
- YA1265062
- Brand
- Gucci
- Collection
- G-Timeless
- Case size
- 29mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Pink
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Gem set
- Yes
Learn more about Gucci
Guccio Gucci opened a leather goods shop in Florence in 1921, and the house became one of the defining Italian luxury brands of the twentieth century.
Gucci's watches occupy unusual ground. Unlike most fashion houses, Gucci produces in Switzerland through its own facility in La Chaux-de-Fonds, and the watches carry Swiss Made designation. The G-Timeless line uses Swiss quartz and automatic movements, and recent references have included in-house-adjacent complications.
The design language is unmistakably Gucci — the green-red-green web stripe, the interlocking Gs, bee and snake motifs — applied to cases that are generally well proportioned. It sits above the licensed-fashion category without claiming to compete with the Swiss manufactures.
- 1921
- Guccio Gucci opens his Florence leather workshop.
- 1972
- Gucci Timepieces is established in Switzerland.
- 1997
- Watch production consolidates in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in the Gucci G-Timeless range (22), Stainless Steel Watches (2,613), Watches Under 37mm (1,381) and Women's Watches (1,267).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 29mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Gucci's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Gucci G-Timeless watch, alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  YA1265062 | VE5G00326 | 5960-ST-80001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £749 | £700 |
| Case size | 29mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH at £699 is the cheapest of 3 UK retailers, against £1,660 at the dearest — a difference of £961.
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