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Guess Emperor 41.5mm Mens Watch Blue
Ref. GW0849G1
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Stepping up in Guess's range
The Emperor's most distinctive feature is its geometric case — an octagonal form in polished and brushed recycled stainless steel that sits 41.5mm across and 10.1mm deep. The blue sunray dial shifts shade as the light changes, with Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock and baton indices filling the remaining positions. Luminous hands aid legibility in low light. A 26mm integrated stainless steel bracelet fastens with a double push-button deployant clasp, keeping the overall silhouette clean and cohesive. Mineral crystal sits over the dial, and the watch carries 50 metres of water resistance.
- Reference
- GW0849G1
- Brand
- Guess
- Collection
- Emperor (Signature Icon)
- Case size
- 41.5mm
- Case thickness
- 10.1mm
- Lug width
- 26mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Learn more about Guess
The Marciano brothers founded Guess in Los Angeles in 1981, building it on denim and advertising that became as well known as the clothes.
The watch line is produced in-house through Guess Watches and Sequel AG, and follows the brand's aesthetic closely: crystal-set bezels, heavy gold and rose gold plating, oversized cases, and dials that favour decoration over legibility. Movements are quartz.
The watches are priced as accessories and sold as such.
- 1981
- The Marciano brothers found Guess in Los Angeles.
- 1984
- The watch line launches.
- 2007
- Sequel AG takes over watch production.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,236), Stainless Steel Watches (2,946) and Blue Dial Watches (813).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Guess's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £109 on 14 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification | GW0849G1 | MK3493 | VV242CMSG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £145 | £145 | £145 |
| Case size | 41.5mm | 42mm | 41mm |
| 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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
26mm. 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.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its highest recorded price. It's ranged between £109 and £145, today it's £145.
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