Written by: John Parker

My boss loves her Gucci Timeless Women’s Watch YA126505. After all, she’s an intelligent, decisive and independent thinker, and that’s exactly who this watch is made for: women unafraid to give an order and undaunted by adversity.

But power doesn’t have to be brutish and beauty can coexist with confidence. The YA126505 proves this by pairing a striking, black mother of pearl dial with a brushed and highly polished stainless steel case. These two materials are practically magic together; the watch is equal parts shimmer and shine. The wide, silver-toned hands tick past twelve square diamond-filled hour indexes that strike a perfect balance between practicality and frank luxury (after all, a light-refracting, glittering diamond is easy to see at almost any level of light). Whether at eleven at night, taking a cab home from the opera, or at an early morning meeting, the Gucci Timeless holds its own.

But the true genius of this watch is in the classic, polished stainless steel bracelet. The sleek glistening bands and shock-resistant deployment buckle send a message that is hard to misunderstand: “I am here, I have a plan and I will not be ignored.” This timepiece is for any woman who is ready to stand up and take charge.

Gucci's Timeless Women's Watch: Unafraid to be different

Pros

• Synthetic sapphire crystal is scratch-resistant and anti-reflective

• Water proof to thirty meters

• Two year warranty

• Unique and beautiful black mother of pearl dial

• Date display at four o’clock position

• Swiss movement

Cons

• Large case (1.5 inches) might be considered bulky by some consumers

• Expense: $995

With its durable steel case, date display and truly elegant face, the Gucci Timeless Women’s Watch is ideal for daily wear. And, of course, Gucci is the final word in impeccable detailing, fine materials and effortlessly chic styling. For women interested in taking a stand but with a preference for the more traditional, Gucci offers the YA126504 mother of pearl diamond watch. This timepiece is the twin to the YA126505 and features a more subtle (but no less gorgeous) white mother of pearl face. Another favorite is Stainless Steel YA126511, which boasts a classic design of stainless steel surrounding gold PVD center links, a luxurious gold PVD bezel, a diamond-patterned dial and gold tone stick indices. Yet another beautiful, timeless watch from Gucci.

The Gucci YA126505 is a watch for a real woman: powerful, intelligent and unafraid be a little different. Invest in this watch and create a legacy to pass on to your daughters.