Daniel Wellington Classic Canterbury DW00100016: Silver Steel and a Multicolour NATO

The Daniel Wellington Classic Canterbury DW00100016 is the silver-toned version of the Canterbury, a 40 mm quartz watch with a white dial and a striped multicolour nylon strap. Where the rose gold Canterbury leans warm, this one stays cool and neutral: bright stainless steel, white face, silver hands, and all of the colour carried by the woven band. It is a time-only watch with no date and no sub-dials, built around the slim proportions that the Classic collection is known for.

The reference dates from the early Classic range and is now catalogued by some retailers as a discontinued model, which makes it a useful find for anyone who wants this specific original combination of silver case and colourful strap.

Case and Wrist Presence

The case is round, made of stainless steel in a plain silver colour, and measures 40 mm in diameter by about 6 mm in height. That slimness is the main feature of the design: the watch sits close to the wrist and slides under a cuff. The bezel is fixed and narrow, the crown is small and set at three o’clock, and the case back is stainless steel that snaps into place. At this size the watch reads as a traditional men’s dimension but is comfortable for many women who prefer a larger face, so under our sizing rule it is classed as unisex.

• 40 mm silver steel case – bright, neutral metal that goes with any strap
• Slim 6 mm profile – low enough to wear with formal shirts
• Mineral crystal – protects the dial from everyday scuffs

Dial Layout

The dial is white and matte, printed with slim hour markers around the edge and the Daniel Wellington name beneath twelve o’clock. Silver hands show the hours and minutes, with a thin seconds hand moving around the full circle. Because there is no date window, the dial stays open and uncluttered, and the white background gives strong contrast against the hands. The only dial decoration is the brand wordmark, which keeps the face understated.

• Hours, minutes and seconds – a straightforward three-hand display
• Silver hands – matched to the steel case
• Clear contrast – dark markers on a white face for fast reading

Movement

The watch is driven by a Miyota GL20 quartz movement according to the retailer data for this reference. It runs on a Renata 364 button cell with a rated life of about five years. As with any quartz watch, there is nothing to wind, and the accuracy is far steadier than a typical mechanical movement. The crown is a simple pull-out type for setting the time.

Strap and Fit

The strap is a woven nylon NATO-style band, 20 mm wide, in a multicolour stripe pattern. It carries a silver buckle and pushpin attachment, and it is cut to fit wrists of about 160 to 210 mm. Nylon straps like this are light and dry quickly, and they are easy to swap: any 20 mm strap will fit the lugs, so a plain leather or steel mesh band will turn the Canterbury into a more formal watch in a minute. For everyday wear the stripes lift the plain silver and white of the head considerably.

Water Resistance in Practice

Water resistance is 3 ATM, equal to 30 metres. That means rain and hand washing are fine, but the watch is not made for showering, swimming or immersion. Keep the crown pushed in and avoid steam and hot water.

Who This Watch Suits

• People who want a lightweight, no-fuss watch for everyday wear
• Strap collectors who like starting from a clean silver and white base
• Students and office workers who need a simple, legible time-only dial
• Anyone after the original Canterbury styling rather than a newer redesign

Care and Maintenance

Clean the steel case with a soft cloth and wash the nylon strap in lukewarm water with mild soap when it gets dirty, then let it dry naturally. Do not leave the watch in a hot car or against strong magnets. A watchmaker should change the battery so the seal is tested afterwards.

About Daniel Wellington

Daniel Wellington was founded in Sweden in 2011 by Filip Tysander and became known for slim watches built around interchangeable straps. The Classic collection was the starting point for that idea.

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