From a small luggage and saddler company in Florence, Gucci has developed into one of the world's premier providers of high quality luxury goods.

It's founder, Guccio Gucci was the son of an Italian merchant from the country's northern manufacturing region. As a young man, he quickly built a reputation for quality, hiring the best craftsmen he could to work in his atelier. In 1938, the company opened it's first boutique in Rome selling handbags, purses and other leather goods.

The name Gucci has long been known for its stylish luxury designer branded goods which now include eye wear, handbags, small leather goods, luggage, shoes, clothing, fragrances, jewellery and of course watches.

Gucci watches were first produced in 1972 and their collection today features many unique and distinctive timepieces including the Gucci G Watch and the newly introduced Gucci Twirl (pictured right) with the GG logo along the length of the bracelet.

Gucci's watch business is in line with the overall image of the brand, mimicking the evolution of Gucci as a whole - a combination of innovative Italian design and modern styling manufactured to the superior standards of Swiss watch-making crafsmanship with quality components and materials.

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