Gucci Gold Plated Ladies Dress Watch, 1996

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

Gucci Gold-Plated Ladies’ Quartz Watch – Roman Numeral Dial, Ref. 6000.2.L, 1996 Founded in Florence in 1921, Gucci has long brought together traditional Italian design and distinctive luxury styling. Its watches from the 1990s offer an interesting expression of that approach, often combining familiar dress-watch details with more decorative, jewellery-inspired case designs. This example, dating from 6 June 1996, is a particularly elegant piece, with a warm gold-plated finish, and an unusual curved, linked lugs. What’s On Offer Here we have an attractive Gucci ladies’ wristwatch, reference 6000.2.L, dating from 1996. It features a 23mm gold-plated case, a beautifully understated gold dial and a brown leather strap. The first thing that catches the eye is the distinctive case design. The watch features unusual curved lugs above and below the case, connected by decorative central links. This gives the watch an elegant jewellery-like appearance, while allowing the dial itself to remain the focus. The gold-plated case has a warm, rich finish that complements the dial particularly well. Measuring approximately 23mm across, its proportions make it a refined choice for those who appreciate smaller, understated dress watches. The dial is finished in a soft golden tone, with a subtle brushed texture that catches the light. Applied Gucci lettering sits beneath the twelve o’clock position, while slender black Roman numerals provide the hour markers. The combination creates a clean, classical appearance, with elegant hands completing the design. At the side of the case is a discreet crown, allowing the time to be adjusted without interrupting the watch's balanced profile. Power comes from the Swiss-made ETA 980.003 quartz movement, a seven-jewel calibre offering reliable, convenient battery-powered timekeeping. Completing the watch is a brown leather strap with an embossed crocodile-style pattern. Its rich brown finish provides an attractive contrast against the gold-plated case, while the adjustable fit makes it suitable for a range of wrist sizes. This example is accompanied by its original Gucci presentation box and papers, with the date of issue recorded as 6 June 1996. With its distinctive linked-lug case, classic Roman numeral dial and understated 1990s styling, this is an elegant Gucci dress watch with a little more character than the conventional round-cased design. Condition Report: Crystal: Fair Dial: Excellent Bezel: Good Case: Very Good Movement: Serviced Overall: Very Good