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Gucci G-Chrono YA101201 Quartz Men's Watch
Ref. YA101201
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The fixed bezel is shaped into Gucci's G, which sets the tone before the dial does. Behind a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a silver dial carries rose gold-tone hands and index markers, with two sub-dials counting 60 seconds and 30 minutes. The round steel case measures 44mm across and 12.5mm deep, on a 24mm steel bracelet closed by a hidden fold-over clasp. Swiss quartz movement, luminous hands, and water resistance to 50 metres.
- Reference
- YA101201
- Brand
- Gucci
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
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 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,236), Stainless Steel Watches (2,946), Chronograph Watches (1,095), Sports Watches (784), Watches 44mm and Over (761) and Silver Dial Watches (664).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 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
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Gucci G-Chrono YA101201 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  YA101201 | VE2U00722 | 96K111 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £599 | £499 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 43.5mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Fabric strap |
| 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 men's.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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