Daniel Wellington Classic Petite Durham DW00100228: Rose Gold and Eggshell White on Brown Leather

The Daniel Wellington Classic Petite Durham DW00100228 is a small, time-only quartz watch for the wrist that prefers quiet detail. It has a 28 mm round case in rose gold-tone stainless steel, an eggshell white dial with slim rose gold hands, and a brown leather strap that closes with a matching rose gold-tone buckle. Nothing on it competes for attention, which is exactly the point of the Petite Durham.

Within the Classic Petite family the Durham name refers to the brown leather strap, and this reference pairs it with the rose gold case. The result is a warm, soft palette: cream-white, pink-gold and tan, with no contrasting accents. It was part of the Classic range shown in the autumn and winter of 2017, and its proportions have remained recognisable ever since.

Case and Wrist Presence

The case is 28 mm across and only 6 mm high, so it sits flat against the wrist and slides easily under a shirt cuff or knitwear sleeve. The stainless steel body carries a rose gold PVD plating over 316L steel, giving an even pink-gold finish on the case, crown and lug edges. The crown is a simple pull-out type for setting the time. The back is a solid, snap-on stainless steel plate engraved with the brand name and a serial number.

At 28 mm, this is a compact size that suits slimmer wrists and anyone who likes a watch that is noticed only on a second glance. Under the house sizing rule used in our catalogue, a case of 36 mm or less is listed as Women’s, which is also how the maker presents it.

• 28 mm round case – small and light, comfortable all day
• 6 mm profile – slim enough to slide under fitted sleeves
• Rose gold PVD plating – a consistent pink-gold tone on the stainless steel
• Mineral crystal – a hard glass cover that resists everyday scuffs

Dial Layout

The dial is a flat eggshell white, a soft off-white that looks warmer than a pure white under daylight. Slim baton hour markers in a rose gold tone run around the edge, and the hour and minute hands are in the same metal. A small Daniel Wellington logo sits beneath twelve o’clock. There is no date window, no sub-dial and no seconds hand clutter, so the face reads instantly.

Because the dial and hands are so close in tone, the watch looks gentler than a black-dialled model; the contrast comes from the shadow of the hands against the white rather than from bold colour.

Movement and Functions

Inside is a Japanese quartz movement showing hours and minutes only. One retailer lists it as the Miyota GL22 powered by a Renata 364 (SR621SW) battery with a rated life of around five years. Quartz means the watch keeps time without winding and needs little attention beyond a battery change when it eventually runs down. It is not a hacking movement, so when setting the time, simply pull the crown out and turn the hands to the minute you want.

• Time only: hours and minutes
• Battery-powered quartz, no winding
• Pull crown for setting the time

Strap and Fit

The strap is brown leather, 12 mm wide at the lugs, with brown stitching and a rose gold-tone buckle that echoes the case. A push-pin fitting lets you change straps without tools, and the maker lists a fit for wrists from roughly 125 mm to 185 mm. A brown leather band against a rose gold case is a classic combination: it looks relaxed with denim and a knit, and still dresses up with a skirt or tailored trousers.

Leather softens as it takes the shape of your wrist. Over the first weeks the strap loosens slightly and darkens at the edges, which is normal and gives it character.

Water Resistance in Practice

The watch is rated to 3 ATM, or 30 metres. In everyday terms that means it will cope with rain, hand washing and the odd splash. It should not be worn for swimming, showering or in a sauna, and the leather strap in particular should be kept away from water because soaking shortens its life.

The Classic Petite Collection and Daniel Wellington

Daniel Wellington was founded in Sweden in 2011 and built its name on slim, minimalist watches with interchangeable straps. The Classic Petite line brings that idea down to a 28 mm case, with names such as Durham, Reading, Sheffield and St Mawes describing different strap styles and colours. Straps in the line share the 12 mm lug width, so the watch can be changed to other Petite straps if you want a different mood.

Who This Watch Suits

• Anyone who prefers a small, understated case to a large fashion watch
• Wearers who like warm metals such as rose gold and tan leather
• Those who want a simple time-only dial with no extra functions to learn
• Gift buyers looking for a clean, recognisable design that works for work and weekends

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the case and crystal with a soft, dry cloth. Keep the strap clear of perfume, moisturiser and long direct sun, which can dry and mark the leather, and let it air-dry naturally if it is damp. The plated finish is best protected by avoiding abrasive cloths or cleaners. When the battery needs replacing, have a watchmaker do it and check the case-back seal at the same time, so the splash resistance is maintained.

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