Daniel Wellington Classic Petite York DW00100182: A Black Dial in a Slim 32 mm Case

The Daniel Wellington Classic Petite York DW00100182 is a 32 mm ladies’ quartz watch built around a black dial and a polished silver-tone steel case. It belongs to the Classic Petite range, the smaller-case version of the brand’s Classic line, and the York is the variation that swaps the usual pale dial for a deep black one. The result is a watch with strong contrast: bright silver hands and hour indexes against a dark face, set in a case that is only about 6 mm thick.

Under our house sizing rule, a 32 mm case is classed as a women’s watch, which matches how the York is marketed. It suits wrists of small to medium size and sits close to the skin, so it slides under a sleeve cuff without catching.

Case and Wrist Presence

The case is round stainless steel with a fixed bezel in silver-tone and a solid case back. The crown sits at three o’clock and is a simple pull and push design used to set the time. At 32 mm across and roughly 6 mm deep, the proportions are slim, which is the main reason the Petite range looks so unfussy on the wrist. There are no pushers, no rotating bezel and no extra windows to clutter the profile.

• 32 mm round case – compact and slim, aimed at smaller wrists
• Silver-tone stainless steel – a cool metal finish that pairs with the black dial
• Solid case back – a sealed back that keeps the movement protected

The Black Dial

The dial is a plain, matt black with a clean analogue layout. Slim index markers mark the hours and silver-tone hands sweep over them, so the time is read in a second. There is no date window and no sub-dial, which keeps the face almost graphic in its simplicity. The contrast between the dark dial and the silver-tone case is the defining look of this reference, and it gives the watch a more serious character than the white-dial Classic Petite models.

A mineral crystal covers the dial. Mineral crystal is hardened glass: it resists everyday knocks and light scratches, and it keeps the black surface clear and glare-free.

Movement and Functions

A quartz movement drives the watch. It shows hours and minutes with a seconds hand and nothing else, so there is nothing to adjust beyond setting the time. Quartz is accurate, needs no winding and runs for a year or more on a single battery. When the battery does run out, a watchmaker can replace it and reseal the case back.

• Time-only display – hours, minutes and seconds with no extra complications
• Quartz accuracy – steady timekeeping without winding
• Simple to live with – one crown, nothing to misset

Leather Strap

The York comes on a genuine leather strap, 14 mm wide where it meets the case, closed with a stainless steel pin buckle. Retailers describe the strap in different shades of brown and black, so check the product photographs against your preference before ordering. The strap is held by spring bars, which means it can be swapped for another 14 mm strap in seconds, either for a different colour or for a metal mesh band from the same range.

Leather is a natural material and softens with wear. Keep it dry and it will mould to the wrist and last for years.

Water Resistance in Practice

The rating is 3 ATM, or 30 metres. In everyday terms, the watch is splash resistant: rain, hand washing and accidental drops of water are fine. It is not designed for swimming, showering or bathing, and the leather strap in particular should stay out of water. Remove it before washing dishes or using a hot tub.

Who the York Suits

• Women who prefer a dark dial to the pale tones usually seen in the Petite line
• Anyone looking for a slim work watch that sits quietly under a cuff
• Gift buyers who want a recognisable, understated Scandinavian-inspired design
• Wearers who like to change straps to match an outfit

The black and silver palette works with most clothing. It reads as formal with tailoring and as relaxed with denim, and the small case size keeps it from dominating the wrist.

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the case and crystal with a soft, dry cloth to remove fingerprints. Keep the leather strap away from perfume, moisturiser and long periods in direct sun, as these can dry or stain it. If the watch gets damp, let it dry naturally and do not use heat. Have the battery replaced by a qualified watchmaker so that the case back is refitted correctly and the 3 ATM water resistance is kept.

About Daniel Wellington

Daniel Wellington is a Swedish watch brand founded in Stockholm in 2011 by Filip Tysander. The company built its name on minimalist watches with clean dials and interchangeable straps, and the Classic collection remains the core of that approach. The Classic Petite range applies the same design in a smaller 28 mm and 32 mm format, and the York name refers to the black-dial version of the case.

Supplied Condition

This watch is sold as a Daniel Wellington Classic Petite York with the reference DW00100182 printed on the product data. Check the reference number against your order when it arrives to confirm you have the right model.

Technical Specifications