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December 16, 2015
Gucci Watches for Christmas | GUCCI
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A Gucci Watch to Brighten Your Christmas Together
Precious gifts are essential for a dazzling Christmas. For this day of exchanging love, a Gucci watch is the perfect choice. Both men's and women's collections feature captivating and fashionable timepieces, and here we present four models selected by OPENERS.
Photographs by KISHIDA KatsunoriText by KOIZUMI Yoko
A Divers Model Crafted by a Brand That Knows Style
The men's model to focus on is the 'Gucci Dive.' This series includes mechanical models with 300m water resistance and quartz models with 200m water resistance; the one featured here is a quartz model. It boasts a robust 20 ATM water resistance, a tough case embodying its 45mm diameter, and the iconic Gucci green-red-green Web stripe NATO strap.
While the language might suggest a distinctly masculine model, Gucci masterfully balances military and sporty aesthetics. This nuanced approach is a hallmark of the brand. Gucci began crafting watches early among fashion houses, offering numerous models that expertly fuse functionality and fashion. Consequently, their designs are versatile, easily complementing various styles.
This model possesses another distinct characteristic: its meticulous craftsmanship. For instance, the case features a three-piece construction, which requires considerable effort in manufacturing and assembly, resulting in a sharp, sculpted case profile. The strap also incorporates a folding buckle for exceptional ease of use. Considering their price points, these specifications appear to disregard cost-saving, making Gucci's dedication to watchmaking its most compelling appeal.
Gucci Dive
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: 45mm
Movement: Quartz
Water Resistance: 20 ATM
Strap: Nylon NATO strap
Features: Unidirectional rotating bezel
Price: ¥129,600
A Watch to Adorn the Wrist, Born from Gucci's Understanding of Feminine Beauty
While Gucci items are beloved by women worldwide, its women's timepieces embody the brand's iconic patterns and forms, expressing its unique worldview.
For example, both the 'G-Timeless' and 'Diamantissima Watch' featured here utilize the Diamante pattern on their dials, conveying an elegant charm.
The reason for their particular popularity among Japanese women lies in the size options: case diameters of 22mm, 27mm, and 32mm fit perfectly on slender wrists. Such thoughtful consideration captures the hearts of women everywhere. The 'G-Timeless,' with its G-shaped dial as a design accent, is available in a Japan-exclusive apricot color. For the 'Diamantissima Watch,' note the case sides where the Diamante pattern is rendered in three dimensions. This layered design proposes a new style for the contemporary woman.
Both are suitably feminine for dressing up and perfect for the transition from winter to spring. With a compelling range of men's and women's models, Gucci timepieces are undoubtedly the ultimate gift.
Diamantissima WatchCase: Pink gold PVD & black PVD
Diameter: 32mm (27mm model also available)
Movement: Quartz
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Strap: Leather
Price: ¥118,800
Diamantissima WatchCase: Stainless steel
Diameter: 22mm
Movement: Quartz
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Bracelet: Stainless steel
Price: ¥129,600
G-TimelessJapan Limited Edition
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: 27mm
Movement: Quartz
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Bracelet: Stainless steel
Price: ¥96,120
