Written by: John Parker

Gucci’s Twirl Brown Stainless Steel Women’s Watch YA112532 is the perfect timepiece for a woman with free-spirited and impeccable style.

Gucci's Twirl Brown Timepiece: Quirky Elegance

This timepiece’s small (16 millimeter) stainless steel case is nestled comfortably inside a seven inch bracelet that will make an impression on anyone who catches a glimpse of the owner on her way to a business meeting or yoga class. The bracelet is intricately cut with the iconic Gucci “GG,” but the pattern is small and subtle enough to look like delicate, tasteful metalwork. This is not, perhaps, the watch for women who want to wave their Gucci flag high, but would be perfect for an intelligent consumer with a genuine love of exquisitely detailed, unique accessories.

When you buy a Gucci timepiece, you don’t have to trade beauty for durability – the YA112532 is as well-made as it is gorgeous. The buttery beige dial, a rich and satisfying neutral that will look good with almost any color, is adorned with delicate silver hands and, in small font, the famous Gucci brand name. The face is protected by a sapphire scratch-resistant and anti-glare crystal. And the clasp is an industry-strength deployment buckle; this watch will be on your wrist whether you’re attending a fashion show, hiking or closing an important business deal. Gucci means impeccable and durable beauty and the YA112532 Twirl Women’s Watch lives up to that standard.

Pros

• Waterproof to thirty meters

• Twelve month warranty

• Strikingly worked stainless steel band

• Swiss quartz movement

Cons

• Expense: $1,150

• Since the dial is small and lacks numbers, it could be hard to read for elderly customers or the visually impaired

• Thick, heavy bracelet could irritate some customers’ wrists

Sleek and dependable, this is the kind of watch that can become a family heirloom. But the Gucci Twirl line offers a variety that will satisfy a diverse range of tastes. The YA112521, with its cheerful pink bracelet and light pink dial, is a youthful and fun alternative for young customers (or the young at heart). My personal favorite is the Black Rubber Bangle Watch YA112518, which is the perfect mix of effortless sophistication and urban cool – this is a watch I could give to my sisters, my friends or my boss.

Though there are better deals to be had in the Gucci watch family, the Gucci Twirl YA112532 speaks to women with a maverick sense of style and impeccable taste. A little over a thousand dollars is a small price to pay for such buttery, burnished luxury.