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Guess GW0956G1 Phoenix Black Silicone Strap Watch - W96425
Ref. GW0956G1
Sits in Guess’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Guess watches we list, which start at £65.
Price range £65 to £245 across 153 Guess watches in stock.The Phoenix sits in Guess's more assertive corner — a tonneau case rather than the round default, paired with a red dial that reads closer to deep burgundy under indoor light and shifts warmer in direct sun. That combination gives it a different character from the standard sport-black look most watches at this size reach for. At 44mm across and 13mm through the case, it wears large and knows it, though the tonneau shape distributes that bulk across the wrist more evenly than a round case of the same width would. The silicone strap sits comfortably against skin and takes nothing away from the dial's visual weight. The movement is sourced from Seiko Instruments, which is a more considered choice than most fashion-tier quartz — accurate, low-maintenance, and straightforwardly serviceable when the battery eventually needs changing.
- Reference
- GW0956G1
- Brand
- Guess
- Collection
- Phoenix
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Lug width
- 28mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Tonneau
- Dial
- Red
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Day-date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Warranty
- 2 years
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 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,847), Stainless Steel Watches (3,197), Watches 44mm and Over (849) and Tonneau & Cushion Watches (134).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Guess's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £199 on 2 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Guess GW0956G1 Phoenix Black Silicone alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | GW0956G1 | AX1720 | R8873621016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £209 | £209 | £199 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | 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?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
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?
28mm. 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
F.Hinds 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 £199 and £209, today it's £209.
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