Gucci Dive YA136301 review
A real Gucci, Swiss made; you're paying for the name and the design, not the movement.
- Skip it if
- You want the most watch for the money
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's details and what other buyers report.
What we like
- 40 mm case with rotating diver-style bezel
- Swiss made
- Carries Gucci's design cues
Worth knowing
- More fashion than tool
- You pay for the name and styling
- Cheaper dive watches have better specifications
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Our review
The Gucci Dive YA136301 is a 40 mm men's watch styled as a diver's watch with a rotating bezel. It is Swiss made and carries Gucci's design cues. It is Gucci's sports watch, but it is more fashion than tool. The catch is that you pay for the name and styling, and cheaper dive watches have better specifications.
What it is
The Dive is Gucci's sports watch, designed to look like a diver's watch with a rotating bezel and bold markers, usually with Gucci's bee or stripe details. This reference, YA136301, is a 40 mm men's model. It sits in the Gucci range as the sportier alternative to the dressier G-Timeless, and it is made in Switzerland like the rest of Gucci's watches.
It borrows the dive look as a style rather than as a purpose, which is common in luxury fashion watches.
The movement
This reference is described by the catalogue as a men's watch, and the exact movement should be confirmed on the listing. Gucci's non-automatic Dive models normally use Swiss quartz, with a battery and accuracy within a few seconds a month. If you want an automatic, the Dive Automatic YA136353 is the mechanical option in the same line.
We have not named a calibre, since we are not certain of it for this reference.
On the wrist
At 40 mm, the case is a modern, comfortable size that suits most wrists. Thickness and lug-to-lug should be checked on the listing. The bezel and the bold dial give it more presence than a dress watch, and the strap or bracelet varies by version, so check what is supplied.
Because it is built for style, comfort is likely to be fine, but heavier metal bracelets can feel substantial on slimmer wrists.
Water and everyday wear
The Dive name suggests water use, but you should check the rating on the listing and the case back before getting it wet. Fashion dive watches often have lower ratings than real tool divers, and a rotating bezel on its own does not make a watch a proper diving instrument. Treat it as suitable for splashes and swimming only if the stated rating supports it.
The crystal type should be confirmed for this reference. Lume is likely to be present on the hands and markers, in line with the dive styling.
Against the alternatives
For a proper diver at a lower cost, the Tissot Seastar 1000 quartz (T120.410.11.041.00) offers 300 m resistance and a sapphire crystal, and the Citizen Promaster Diver BN0150-28E is a solar diver with 200 m. For a mechanical diver look, the Orient Kamasu RA-AA0002L19B has a strong following.
Against these, the Gucci wins on design and name, and loses badly on tool credentials and value.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
It suits someone who likes the dive-watch look and wants it in a luxury fashion package. It is a good gift for a Gucci fan with a sporty taste.
Skip it if you want the most watch for the money: a Tissot PRX costs considerably less and is the better watch on paper. Skip it if you want a genuine diver. The honest drawback is that you pay for the name, and the styling is not matched by the specification.
A researched review, built from the maker's specs, manual and Amazon.co.uk listing; facts checked 6 Nov 2026.
Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you want the most watch for the money: a Tissot PRX costs about half as much and is the better watch on paper.
Key specs
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| Case | 40 mm |
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| Power reserve | — |
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as of 6 Nov 2026, 13:25 GMT · Details
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as of 6 Nov 2026, 13:25 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.