Daniel Wellington Classic Durham DW00100144: Black Dial and Silver

The Daniel Wellington Classic Durham DW00100144 is a 36 mm women’s quartz watch in a silver stainless steel case with a black dial. Its strap is light brown genuine American leather, a combination that gives a black and silver watch a friendlier, more casual character.

Case and Wrist Presence

The 316L stainless steel case has a silver finish, a round shape, a 36 mm diameter and a thickness of 6 mm. That puts it among the slimmest watches in everyday use, and it stays comfortable through a full working day. The finish is bright silver with a fixed bezel.

• 316L stainless steel in a silver finish
• 36 mm case, 6 mm thick
• Round case with a fixed bezel

Dial and Legibility

The dial is black with stick-style hour markers, a design that suggests vintage watches. Slim hands and the Daniel Wellington name complete the face. There is no date and no sub-dial, so what you see is simply the time, set against a dark, even surface.

• Stick hour markers in a vintage style
• Black dial with high legibility
• No date or sub-dials

Movement and Functions

The movement is a Japanese quartz calibre running on a battery. It keeps accurate time without winding and asks little of its owner beyond a battery change when the time comes.

Strap and Fit

The strap is genuine American leather treated with vegetable oil, in a light brown shade. It is 18 mm at the lugs, adjustable between about 160 and 200 mm, and fixed with spring bars that allow tool-free changes. Vegetable oil treatment gives the leather a natural, slightly soft feel from the first wear.

• Light brown genuine American leather
• Vegetable oil treated for a soft hand
• Length adjustable from about 160 to 200 mm

Styling

The light brown strap lifts a black and silver watch into a warmer, more casual range. It looks natural with white and cream shirts, light denim, beige trench coats and summer dresses. The stick-style markers give the dial a faintly vintage look, so the watch also pairs well with classic silhouettes. Silver jewellery is the obvious match.

Changing the Strap

The strap is held by spring bars, so you can change it yourself without tools. Any 18 mm replacement fits, and the 160 to 200 mm adjustment range of the supplied strap suits a wide range of wrist sizes. As the leather is treated with vegetable oil, it can take on a slight patina over the months, so the colour of your watch will become a little more personal with time. Light leather is also more visible when worn at the edges, which many owners consider part of the charm.

Water Resistance in Practice

The watch is rated 3 ATM, or 30 metres. This covers rain and splashes; it does not cover swimming, showers or baths. Light-coloured leather marks easily when wet, so keep it dry.

Who This Watch Suits

• Wearers who want black and silver with a lighter, relaxed strap
• Smaller to medium wrists
• Casual weekends and smart days at work
• Buyers who enjoy swapping straps with the season

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the case with a soft dry cloth. Light brown leather will darken a little with age, which is part of its appeal, but dye transfer from dark denim can mark it, so check this on new outfits. Have the battery changed by a watchmaker who can check the seals.

About Daniel Wellington Classic

Founded in Sweden in 2011, Daniel Wellington is known for thin watches and swappable straps. The Durham name, within the Classic range, is used for the brown leather strap models, with the finish of the case given in the model name.

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