Daniel Wellington Classic Petite York DW00100188: Silver and White with Dark Brown Leather

The Daniel Wellington Classic Petite York DW00100188 is a 32 mm women’s quartz watch that pairs a silver case and an eggshell white dial with a dark brown leather strap. The strap is the feature that sets it apart from other Petite models: it is Italian leather with a crocodile-embossed surface, which gives the watch a richer, more textured look than a smooth black or white strap would. The case stays slim and plain, so the watch reads as understated, with the strap doing the talking.

At 32 mm, this reference falls in the women’s range of our sizing rule, and the slender case keeps it comfortable on smaller and medium wrists.

Case and Wrist Presence

The round case is made of 316L stainless steel with silver plating. It is just 6 mm thick, so the watch lies close to the wrist and moves easily under a sleeve. The case is plain and rounded, with a small crown at three o’clock and no extra decoration on the sides. The lug width is 14 mm, which is the size used across the 32 mm Petite collection, and the strap is held in place by spring bars.

The silver colour is cool and light, and it contrasts clearly with the dark strap. This makes the case seem lighter than it really is, an effect that suits the Petite idea of a delicate watch that still looks deliberate.

• 32 mm silver case – slim, light and easy to wear all day
• 6 mm thickness – sits flat on the wrist
• Silver-plated 316L steel – bright against the dark leather

Dial

The dial is eggshell white, a gentle off-white tone that looks warmer than a pure white dial. It carries the Daniel Wellington name and a minimal layout of hands and markers, with nothing that distracts from telling the time. White and silver are close in tone, so the face looks open and bright against the dark brown strap. The simplicity of the layout means the watch can be read quickly without needing to search the dial.

The Brown Leather Strap

The strap is dark brown Italian leather with a crocodile-embossed finish and a traditional buckle closure style associated with the York line. It is 14 mm wide and adjustable between 145 mm and 185 mm, which suits most wrists. Spring bars let you change the strap without tools, and Daniel Wellington offers many 14 mm alternatives if you want to alter the look later. The embossed surface hides small marks well, and dark brown is a shade that goes with navy, cream, olive and denim as easily as with black.

• Embossed texture – adds depth and hides everyday wear
• Dark brown colouring – warmer than black, more formal than tan
• Adjustable length – 145 to 185 mm to suit different wrist sizes

Movement and Timekeeping

Inside is a Japanese quartz movement. It runs from a battery and keeps accurate time without winding, so the only routine requirement is a battery change every couple of years, best done by a watchmaker. The watch shows hours, minutes and seconds on a simple analogue display. There is no date window and no chronograph, which is part of why the dial looks so open.

Water Resistance

The York is water resistant to 3 ATM, or 30 metres, which the brand describes as rain resistant. It will cope with splashes and light rain, but it is not meant for showering or swimming, and leather straps in particular should be kept away from soaking. If it does get wet, dry it with a soft cloth and let the strap air out naturally.

The York Name and the Brand

Daniel Wellington was founded in Sweden in 2011 and built its reputation on thin watches with interchangeable straps. Within the Classic Petite range, each model name refers to a strap and dial pairing, and York is the version with the dark brown embossed leather. The same York design is also made with a black dial, so the white dial on this reference is the lighter choice of the two.

Who This Watch Suits

• Anyone who prefers brown leather to black and wants a watch that goes with warmer tones
• Wearers with smaller wrists who want a thin, light case
• Smart-casual and office wardrobes in neutrals, navy and earthy colours
• People who like the idea of changing straps over time

Care and Maintenance

Clean the case and crystal with a soft, dry cloth. Keep the leather strap away from water, hand cream and direct sun, and give it time to dry flat if it gets damp. Embossed leather benefits from an occasional wipe with a slightly damp cloth to remove dust from the grain, followed by air drying. Store the watch somewhere dry, and have the battery replaced by a qualified watchmaker so that the case seal is checked afterwards.

Technical Specifications