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Gucci G-Flat watch, 30mm
Ref. YA166506
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The G-Flat traces its shape to Gucci's 1970s watch designs, and the reference is worn openly: an octagonal bezel with exposed screws sits over a round case in a layered profile that reads more architectural than horological. The gold-plated bezel against the stainless steel bracelet and case gives the watch a two-tone quality without committing to one fully, and the sunray silver dial — Roman numerals at twelve and six, baton indices between — catches light in a way that shifts from cool to warm depending on the angle. At 30mm it reads as a dress piece on most wrists, close-fitting and unobtrusive under a cuff. The integrated bracelet carries the design language through to the wrist, and the push-button deployant clasp keeps the fit consistent without fussing over it.
- Reference
- YA166506
- Brand
- Gucci
- Collection
- G-Flat
- Case size
- 30mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Additional specifications
- Warranty
- 2 years
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.
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 30mm 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-Flat watch, alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  YA166506 | VE5G00326 | FC-240SD2NH6B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £749 | £835 |
| Case size | 30mm | 30mm | 31mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | 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 unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH at £799, against £1,660 at Goldsmiths. Two UK retailers stock this reference.
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