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Guess GW0969G1 Cliff Black Silicone Strap Watch - W96405
Ref. GW0969G1
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The Cliff line sits at the casual-sport end of Guess's range — uncomplicated watches built to look purposeful on an active wrist without asking much of their owner. This one is done in an all-black case with a rotating numbered bezel, which puts it close to dive-watch territory in silhouette while the 50m rating keeps it sensibly honest about what it is actually rated to do. At 41mm and 11mm thick the proportions are balanced without being aggressive, and 76 grams on a sculpted silicone strap is light enough to forget during the day. The sunray texture on the black dial gives it something to do in changing light — the silver baton indices and hands lift clearly against it, and the red seconds hand provides the only real colour contrast, reading as a deliberate accent rather than an afterthought.
- Reference
- GW0969G1
- Brand
- Guess
- Case size
- 41mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- Rotating
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
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.
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 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
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| Specification | GW0969G1 |  MK3478 |  1530311 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £109 | £109 | £109 |
| Case size | 41mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
Your new watch
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.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
22mm. 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.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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