Daniel Wellington Petite York DW00100232: Rose Gold and Eggshell White at 28 mm

The Daniel Wellington Petite York DW00100232 is a small women’s quartz watch built around a rose gold case, a soft eggshell white dial and a dark brown leather strap. At 28 mm across and 6 mm deep it belongs to the Classic Petite range, the slimmest and most compact of the brand’s core collections. The York pairs warm metal with a light dial and a deep brown strap, so the watch reads as a single, quiet colour story rather than a collection of contrasting parts.

Under our house sizing rule a 28 mm case is classed as women’s. That matches how the brand presents the York, which makes the watch a natural fit for smaller wrists or for anyone who prefers a discreet piece that sits flat under a cuff.

Case and Wrist Presence

The case is stainless steel finished with a rose gold PVD plating, a thin metallic coating applied to the steel that gives the pink-gold tone while the metal underneath stays corrosion resistant. The shape is a plain round with short lugs that take a 12 mm strap, and the case depth of 6 mm keeps the profile low enough to slide under most sleeves. Because the diameter is modest, the watch sits neatly within the wrist rather than spreading across it.

• 28 mm round case – a compact size chosen for smaller wrists and minimalist styling
• 6 mm case depth – slim enough for daily wear with fitted cuffs
• Rose gold PVD finish – a warm pink-gold tone over stainless steel
• Mineral crystal – a hardened glass cover that resists everyday scratching

The Dial

The dial is an eggshell white, a soft off-white that avoids the starkness of pure white and sits comfortably against the rose gold surround. It is deliberately uncluttered: the York is a time-only watch, so the face is given over to the hour and minute hands and a slim seconds hand, set against fine hour markers. There are no sub-dials and no complications to interrupt the layout. The result is a face that is easy to read at a glance and that suits formal and casual outfits equally.

Movement

Inside the case is a Japanese quartz movement. Quartz timekeeping is battery powered, which means the watch needs no winding, holds accurate time without daily adjustment and asks for little more than a battery change every couple of years. For a watch worn daily, that reliability is the main practical argument for the format, and it is the reason quartz suits slim, light designs like this one.

• Japanese quartz movement – steady, accurate timekeeping from a battery
• Time-only display – hours, minutes and seconds without extra complications
• No winding – ready to wear straight from the drawer

Strap and Fit

The strap is dark brown leather with a crocodile-embossed surface, 12 mm wide at the lugs, and it closes with a buckle. It is fitted with spring bars, so it can be swapped for another 12 mm strap in a few moments without tools beyond a spring bar remover. The adjustable length runs from roughly 145 to 185 mm, which suits most women’s wrists. Brown leather against rose gold is a classic pairing: the embossed grain adds texture to what is otherwise a smooth, minimal watch, and the leather softens and shapes itself to the wrist with wear.

Water Resistance in Practice

The York is rated to 3 ATM, equal to 30 metres of static pressure. In everyday terms that means it copes with rain, hand washing and the odd splash. It is not designed for swimming, showering or bathing, and a leather strap in particular should be kept away from water, since repeated soaking dries and cracks the leather.

Why Choose the Petite York

• Women who want a small, understated watch with a warm metal tone
• Anyone building a simple wardrobe of watches who needs a dependable everyday piece
• Gift buyers looking for a recognisable, neatly presented design
• Wearers who like the idea of changing straps to refresh the look

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the case and crystal with a soft, dry cloth after wear to clear fingerprints and skin oils. Keep the strap away from perfume, hand cream and strong sunlight, which can mark or fade leather, and let it dry naturally if it gets damp. Rose gold plating is a surface finish, so avoid abrasive cleaners and rough contact with hard surfaces. When the battery eventually runs flat, have it changed by a qualified watchmaker who will also check the case seal so that the 3 ATM rating is kept.

About Daniel Wellington

Daniel Wellington is a Swedish watch brand that built its name on slim, clean-faced watches with interchangeable straps. The Classic collection, which includes the Petite line, is the core of that approach: minimal dials, thin cases and straps that can be changed to suit the occasion. The Petite York is one reference in that family, defined by its combination of rose gold, eggshell white and brown leather.

Technical Specifications