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Guess GW0972G1 Dawson Chronograph Brown Leather Watch - W96401
Ref. GW0972G1
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Stepping up in Guess's range
Guess made its name in denim before turning to watches in 1983, and the Dawson sits comfortably in that tradition — bold proportions, sport-derived detailing, and a dial that earns attention without requiring a story behind it. The blue sunray dial works well at 44mm, giving the three sub-dials — day, date, and 24-hour — enough room to read cleanly without crowding. The tachymeter ring adds a motorsport note that the baton indices and silver-tone hands carry through consistently. Against that, the brown leather strap softens what would otherwise read as a purely sporty watch, pulling it closer to casual dress territory.
- Reference
- GW0972G1
- Brand
- Guess
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- 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
- 44mm sits at the larger end
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| Specification | GW0972G1 |  1710448 |  1530287 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £119 | £119 | £119 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Mesh 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.
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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