Vintage Gucci Quartz Watch Green-Red Stripe Late 1980s

A gold-tone case frames the cream dial of this Gucci quartz wristwatch, set on a signature green-red-green leather strap. The GUCCI logo appears in serif capitals at twelve o’clock, with “QUARTZ” at six, the dial left otherwise unadorned for an uncluttered face. The strap’s striped palette and gold-tone buckle recall the house’s equestrian heritage, while subtle wear at the holes and some light scratches to the case and buckle point to years of careful use.

The late 1980s to early 1990s marked a decisive reset at Gucci, as Dawn Mello pared back decades of heavy branding in favour of cleaner lines and essential details — visible here in the minimal dial, unembellished crown, and straightforward gold-tone hardware. This watch stands as evidence of a moment when the house’s codes were re-edited for a new decade: the archival web stripe in leather, the restrained serif logo, the absence of superfluous ornament.

No serial is visible on the case or strap; no accessories are included. The interior and case back are not fully legible but appear standard for the era. The strap shows wear and the armband is damaged.

Era: Late 1980s–early 1990s (visual dating; serif GUCCI logo and web stripe consistent with Dawn Mello revival)
Condition: Good — wear on strap and some scratches on the metal; armband damaged
Material: Leather strap with gold-tone case and buckle
Colour: Green and red striped leather strap, cream dial, gold-tone case and buckle
Made in: Italy