Gucci – Triple Calendar Chronograph – Ref. 5500 – Swiss Made – Stainless Steel – 42 mm Offered for auction is a striking Gucci Triple Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5500, a Swiss Made timepiece that combines Italian design with Swiss precision, featuring a complex dial layout with chronograph and triple calendar functions. This model features a 42 mm stainless steel case with a strong and masculine design, paired with a black dial featuring multiple subdials and calendar displays. The dial layout is both technical and elegant, with three chronograph subdials, a central chronograph seconds hand, and a triple calendar display showing day, month, and date. The day and month are displayed in twin apertures at 12 o’clock, while the date is indicated by a central hand pointing to the outer calendar scale. The black dial is enhanced by red accents on the chronograph registers and outer scale, giving the watch a sporty yet refined appearance. The applied hour markers and luminous hands ensure good legibility, while the tachymeter-style outer scale adds a technical instrument look. The watch is powered by a Swiss quartz chronograph movement, offering reliable timekeeping and full chronograph and calendar functionality. It is fitted with a sapphire crystal and a stainless steel case back engraved with the Gucci crest, reference number 5500, and Swiss Made markings. The watch is currently fitted with a textile NATO-style strap that fits up to approximately 22 cm wrist, giving the watch a modern sport look and comfortable wear. Technical Details: Brand: Gucci Model: Triple Calendar Chronograph Reference: 5500 Movement: Swiss quartz chronograph movement Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, day, month, pointer date Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 42 mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Dial: Black dial with triple calendar and chronograph subdials Water Resistance: Not tested Strap: Generic textile NATO strap (fits up to approx. 22 cm wrist) Condition: Grade B – signs of use due to normal wear on case and strap Accessories: Generic box Story & Heritage: Gucci is one of the most iconic Italian luxury brands in the world, founded in Florence in 1921. While best known for fashion and leather goods, Gucci has also produced Swiss Made watches that combine Italian design flair with reliable Swiss movements. During the 1990s and early 2000s, Gucci produced a series of complicated quartz chronographs with elegant and sporty designs, often featuring triple calendar functions. These watches were designed for clients who wanted a luxury fashion brand watch but with true Swiss Made movements and complex functionality. The Triple Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5500 is a perfect example of this era: a bold stainless steel case, a technical multi-function dial, and reliable Swiss chronograph movement. Today, these models are appreciated for their distinctive design, practical complications, and strong wrist presence. This Gucci Triple Calendar Chronograph is a versatile and attractive Swiss Made watch, combining sport, elegance, and functionality in one timepiece. Express Delivery Via UPS Express Internal Reference Number - Itm. 717