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Gucci G-Frame watch, 18mm
Ref. YA128507
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The G-Frame is Gucci's exercise in compression: a square case measuring 18 by 14mm that wears as a slim architectural bracket on the wrist, closer to a cuff in its proportions than to a conventional dial. The sapphire crystal is cut with angled edges that catch and refract light, making the black lacquered dial read differently depending on the angle — the three diamond indexes contribute to this rather than decorating it in any conventional sense. At 7mm thick and 9mm across the bracelet, the whole piece sits flat and narrow enough to disappear under a sleeve without catching on anything, which is exactly the kind of watch this format is designed to be.
- Reference
- YA128507
- Brand
- Gucci
- Case size
- 18mm
- Case thickness
- 7mm
- Lug width
- 9mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Square
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
- 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 Back in Stock (4,007), Stainless Steel Watches (2,833), Watches Under 37mm (1,509) and Rectangular & Square Watches (408).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 18mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
9mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £1,140, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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