Gucci elevates its know-how with a new haute horlogerie collection that introduces new complications and finishes to the house’s lexicon.
That’s right, there is much more than fashion watches within the universe of Gucci watches. Of course, like almost all fashion houses, they have luxury models that serve as an aesthetic point. But like few others, they also have a high watchmaking division, Gucci High Watchmaking, which releases new pieces worthy of scandal and obsession.
These are not your typical designer logo watches
The world of watchmaking, snob whatever, you know very well that many fashion brands only print their logos to mediocre watches to get a few extra bucks. However, there are also houses and houses with a very extensive watchmaking tradition which can, in some cases, compete with the most prestigious manufactures in the world. Among these few, names like Dior or Chanel may be the first that come to mind, but Gucci also has its own thing.
Within its repertoire of watches, which also have fashion watches (it had to be said), They have something for the most purists. This universe is called Gucci High Watchmaking and it is the division of the house that combines the fundamental language of its identity with some of the most impressive watchmaking craftsmanship in the world… and now, They present us a new collection which can only be purchased in your boutique dedicated in the Place Vendome in Paris.
The new Gucci watches with a new complication: The Gucci 25H minute repeater
Opening the season for the new, higher models of Gucci watches we have the 25H model. This family of models introduces a new complication to the house, the minute repeater; what is this? Well, it is a function that allows you to make the clock ring the hours, quarter hours and minutes. This is achieved with a complication of three hammers that make musical blows… just like the chimes of a tower. Collection 25 is built with a 40mm cushion-shaped steel or white gold case and is decorated with a brushed bezel. Its skeleton construction reveals several things, including a tourbillon steering wheel to the sixth position (decorated with a logo Interlocking)
The model Interlocking
The interlocking double G has become the fundamental pillar of Gucci’s identity, and its new haute horlogerie model pays tribute to it. This new model, named after his icon, presents a double complication tourbillon steering wheel and a jumping hourwhich can be seen thanks to a concentric construction. This watch highlights each of the hour indicators with a window and, with the change of time, jumps to the next position. Likewise, the minute hand rotates around the center of the piece to create a construction different from the most classic. On the outside, we find a 41mm gold (pink or white) case tied to a crocodile skin strap.
The most impressive of the new Gucci watches: G-Timeless Planetarium
If you were looking for a very dramatic watch, there is also one in the new Gucci watch collection. The watch G-Timeless Planetarium It is the most spectacular piece in this installment and shines (literally) for its ornamentation and complications. As hourly indicators, we have a selection of cut gemstones brilliant cut that are arranged around a Dancing Hours Flying Tourbillon, topped by a star set in diamonds of course. On the outside, we have a 40mm white or rose gold case with fluted bezel and a leather strap.
The most extreme version of the Gucci 25H
And if the 25H with minute repeater was too simple for you, Gucci also presents a skeleton version of the model, with more daring finishes. Outside, we have a construction made entirely of sapphire crystal that reveals the mechanism of the piece, accented by blue components. Providing a bit of contrast, the background is painted with a striped pattern and the tourbillon in sixth position. In terms of dimensions, the format of the metal model is respected with a size of 40mm as well.
