Daniel Wellington Classic Petite St Mawes DW00100231: Eggshell White on Brown Leather

The Daniel Wellington Classic Petite St Mawes DW00100231 is a 28 mm quartz watch that shows hours and minutes on an eggshell white dial. The case is rose gold-tone stainless steel and the strap is genuine brown leather with a rose gold-tone pin buckle. It is a modest, gentle-looking watch, with the kind of tone-on-tone styling that works with almost any wardrobe.

St Mawes is the Classic Petite name for brown leather with a rose gold case and white dial, so it sits alongside the black-strapped Sheffield and Reading models in the same case size.

Case and Fit

The round case is 28 mm in diameter and about 6 mm high, made from stainless steel with a rose gold finish. The proportions are small and slim, which keeps the watch from catching on cuffs and gives it a delicate look on narrow wrists. The crystal is mineral glass, a hard material that stands up to normal daily contact.

Under our sizing rule, any case of 36 mm or less is catalogued as Women’s, and the brand also positions this reference as a ladies’ watch.

• 28 mm case, 6 mm thick – compact and light
• Rose gold finish – applied to the stainless steel body
• Mineral glass – hard-wearing everyday crystal
• Pin buckle – rose gold-tone, matching the case

Dial Details

A plain, flat, eggshell white face with baton hour markers and rose gold-tone hands. The baton markers are slim and evenly spaced, and the Daniel Wellington name is printed discreetly under the twelve. With no date window or extra dials, the layout is easy to read, and the creamy white of the dial keeps the glare lower than a brilliant white would.

Movement

The watch is powered by a Japanese quartz movement. It displays the hour and minute and nothing more. A quartz movement does not need winding, holds its time well and asks only for a battery replacement when it runs flat. For the best result, have this done by a watchmaker who can check the case back seal.

• Hours and minutes only
• Quartz accuracy without winding
• Easy to set with the crown

Brown Leather Strap

The strap is genuine brown leather with a 12 mm lug width and an adjustable length that the retailer lists from 145 to 185 mm. It uses a rose gold-tone pin buckle. Brown leather sets a warm, casual tone against the pink-gold case, so the watch goes well with denim, knitwear and summer dresses as well as work clothes.

The leather will relax and darken slightly with wear. Rotating between straps from time to time helps each one last longer.

Water Resistance

The watch is rated to 3 ATM, or 30 metres. That is enough for rain, splashes and washing your hands. Do not wear it in the pool, the shower or the sea, and keep the leather strap dry.

Daniel Wellington and the Petite Range

Founded in Sweden in 2011, Daniel Wellington built its range on thin cases, clean dials and straps that can be changed easily. The Classic Petite family is made for smaller wrists and has been produced in 28 mm and 32 mm sizes, with place names such as St Mawes, Durham, Sheffield and Reading identifying the strap styles.

Who It Suits

• People who like understated jewellery-style watches
• Wearers with slim wrists who find larger cases overwhelming
• Anyone choosing a first minimalist watch
• Gift buyers who want warm tones and a trusted name

Care

Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the case, and keep abrasive cleaners away from the rose gold finish. Let the strap dry naturally after any dampness and avoid leaving it in a hot car or on a sunny window ledge. Store the watch in a dry place when not worn.

Technical Specifications