Burberry Women’s 26mm Watch (BU9226)

A 26mm gold case carries a mother of pearl dial on a beige check leather band that will darken and soften slightly with wear, the way any leather strap does, from Burberry. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n At 26mm this sits on the smaller side of the size range, wearing close to the wrist rather than sitting proud of it. The case is gold plated with a polished finish over a base metal, so the colour comes from the plating rather than a solid precious-metal case. \n Dial and Legibility \n The dial is mother of pearl with diamond-set stick markers. The hour markers are set with stones rather than printed on, which catches light differently depending on the angle you look at it from. \n Movement and Functions \n The movement is quartz, so timekeeping accuracy is not something to think about beyond an occasional battery change. There is no date window or other complication on the dial — just hours, minutes and seconds. \n Strap and Fit \n It comes on a beige check leather band that will darken and soften slightly with wear, the way any leather strap does. Like any leather strap it will darken slightly at the fold points over time — that is wear, not damage. \n Who This Watch Suits \n This suits someone who wants a mother-of-pearl dial and gold case on a strap that carries the house check at the edges. \n Water resistance is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers everyday wet-hands situations but stops short of swimming. \n Care and Maintenance \n None of the care below is demanding, but it is what separates a watch that still looks right in ten years from one that just gets old. Keep it away from perfume and solvents, off the speaker on your desk, and out of direct sun when it is not on your wrist. If it ever needs a battery, have a watchmaker do it rather than a kiosk — the same visit lets them check the case seals, which is what actually protects any stated water resistance over time. \n About the Brand \n Burberry is a British house better known for its trench coats and check pattern than for horology, and that shows in how the watches are designed: understated cases, a house check worked subtly into the dial rather than shouted from it, and construction handled by a proper Swiss watchmaking partner. The result is a watch that reads as fashion-house jewellery first and a timepiece second, without cutting corners on the build. \n Technical Specifications \n Brand Burberry Case Diameter 26 mm Case Material Gold Plated Case Colour Gold Movement Quartz Dial Colour Mother Of Pearl Water Resistance 5 ATM (50m) Strap/Bracelet Leather Warranty 24-month international manufacturer warranty \n Buying With Confidence \n It ships new and unworn, in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, and it is covered by a 24-month international manufacturer’s warranty on the movement, excluding the battery and normal wear. Delivery is nationwide with tracking, and under the Consumer Protection Act you can return an unworn watch in its original packaging.