1998 Guess Waterpro Ladies Quartz Dive Watch Ref. G80158L
1998 Guess Waterpro Ladies Quartz Dive Watch Ref. G80158L
Reference Number: G80158L
Manufactured Date: 1998
This 1998 Guess Waterpro ladies quartz watch combines sporty styling with the bold design language of the late 1990s. Its striking ice-blue sunburst dial features oversized silver-tone Arabic numerals, luminous-style hands, and a date window at 3 o'clock, accented by distinctive red triangular markers. A substantial stainless steel-tone case surrounds the dial, featuring a sculpted bezel with raised accents and a triangular marker at 12 o'clock. Finished with a matching metal link bracelet, signed crown, and a factory-rated water resistance of 50 meters, this vintage Guess captures the era's popular crossover between fashion watches and sports-inspired design.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 27.5mm
Dial: 18.5mm
Lug-to-Lug: 34.5mm
Thickness: 10mm
Strap: 16.2cm
Strap Style: Folding Clasp Metal Bracelet
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz Analog
Watch Movement: VX12E
Watch Complications:
- Date Window
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Light Blue
Strap: Silver
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Screwdown
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- Guess and the Fashion Watch Revolution - Guess entered the watch market in 1984 through a licensing partnership with Callanen International, helping establish watches as fashionable accessories rather than strictly functional instruments. By the 1990s, the brand had become known for combining recognizable fashion styling with sporty, oversized cases and expressive dial designs, making pieces like this Waterpro representative of the decade's watch trends.
- The Waterpro Collection - Guess used the Waterpro name for watches emphasizing water resistance alongside distinctive, sport-oriented styling. This particular model advertises resistance to 50 meters, or 165 feet, a rating associated with everyday water exposure rather than professional diving. Its prominent bezel, bold numerals, and substantial bracelet borrow visual elements from traditional dive watches while retaining the decorative qualities of a fashion accessory.
- A Dial Designed Around Contrast - The ice-blue sunburst dial uses a radial brushed finish that changes appearance depending on the direction of incoming light, giving the surface considerable visual depth. Its raised, asymmetrically styled Arabic numerals contrast with the otherwise conventional round layout, while two small red triangles beside the date window add an unusual accent that distinguishes the watch from more traditional sports designs.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (1998): N/A
Original Retail Price (1998): N/A
