Available in polished or gold-plated steel, the case is a good visual fit although it’s simplistic. While the dial is impressively done, it’s match with unimaginative sword-shaped hands.Īt 38mm in diameter, the G-Timeless is appropriately sized for the retro style. Most intriguing are the applied hour markers that alternate between a bee, star or arrowhead, with a single heart as the seven o’clock marker.

The highlight of the watch is the dial, which is finished with a radial barleycorn guilloche that’s stamped but still visually appealing. In fact, it is reminiscent of the hallowed Rolex “star dial” watches of 1950s, like the time-only ref. Like Gucci’s other products the watch has a strong retro flavour. Modelled on mid 20 th century wristwatches, the G-Timeless 38mm is novel for being quite distinct from the numerous watches that are part of the retro fever sweeping through watchmaking. The watch line-up includes hits and misses – the fabric dials are unusual but appealing while the longstanding G-shaped bezel looks dated – but most notable, despite the clumsy name, is the G-Timeless 38mm Automatic.

With creations alternately flamboyant and nostalgic, Michele made Gucci cool again, a success reflected in the 48% increase in first quarter sales for the year.Īlongside the rejuvenated fashion and leather goods, Gucci watches have a similar visual style, which a vaguely retro feel and a lot of colourful, embroidered dials. Gucci has had a good run of late under the direction of creative director Alessandro Michele who was installed in 2015. Share Facebook Linkedin Twitter Weibo Instagram

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