Elegant, sleek, and modern: The G-Gucci Women's Small Black IP Steel Bracelet Watch YA125504

By Hana Hsu

Edgy, sleek, sexy, and elegant. Are we describing you or your watch? If you’re wearing Gucci G-Gucci Women’s Small Black IP Steel Bracelet Watch, then maybe both.

Perfect for a night on the town or at home in the workplace, the G-Gucci Black IP Steel Bracelet Watch exudes sophistication and confidence. Its bangle bracelet makes for a stunning piece of jewelry, its bold G-designed bevel gives a unique, iconic Gucci look, and its striking reflective hands and markers give a silvery contrast.

You may notice that some sellers call it “PVD steel” versus “IP steel,” but never fear, these are synonymous terms for the process that changes the surface properties of material so that it can be coated black (PVD = physical vapor deposition; IP = ion plating).

This chic and chunky watch features quality details:

• Black PVD polished stainless steel case (24 mm)
• Stainless steel bangle bracelet with jewelry clasp (band width: 7.5 mm)
• Scratch-resistant sapphire dial window with anti-reflective coating on inside
• Gucci logos on dial, back of case, jewelry clasp, and in the unique G-shaped bevel
• Silver hands and markings on dial
• Swiss-made RONDA quartz movement
• Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M/3 ATM)
• Retail price is $795
• To add sophistication, medium and small cases are available with diamonds adorning the bezel or dial

Pros

The merits of the G-Gucci Black Steel Women’s Watch are many: First of all, its unique G logo, chain-bangle bracelet, and black finish give it a sassy elegance all its own. The silver hands and markers make it easy to see and tell time, unlike other watches that have no markers or only ones at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions. It’s remarkably affordably for a high-end watch, at $795, and can be found online for as low as $475 to $675. The watch can also withstand rain, splashes of water, and even short recreational swimming. There is also a small size of this exact watch for women with smaller hands and wrists.

Cons

However, it is stainless steel and so this watch will feel cold against your skin at first. Some may also not like the complete black look and want a lighter, shinier look, or desire diamond markers. For these people, good G-Gucci alternatives are:

• YA125402 (bronze-colored dial face with three diamond markers, silver-colored steel bracelet)
• YA125401 (light yellowish gold dial with three diamond markers, silver-colored steel bracelet)
• YA125506 (white dial face with three diamond markings and diamond-covered bezel; silver-colored stainless steel bracelet)
• YA125502 (white mother of pearl dial with three diamond markers, silver-colored stainless steel bracelet)
• YA125509 (black dial, three diamond markers, silver-colored stainless steel bracelet)

In my opinion, the latter two alternatives are the other two most beautiful in this series, so it just depends on your taste. Silver, black, or white—and diamonds or none? But for minimalist, edgy elegance, the G-Gucci Women’s Black Medium IP bracelet is unique in its class and will make a fine accessory for any occasion.