Daniel Wellington Classic Sheffield DW00100145: Black Dial and Silver

The Daniel Wellington Classic Sheffield DW00100145 is a 36 mm women’s quartz watch with a silver stainless steel case, a black dial and a genuine black leather strap. It is the most monochrome watch of the Classic line: black and silver throughout, with no accent colours at all.

Case and Wrist Presence

The 316L stainless steel case is finished in silver, with a round shape, a diameter of 36 mm and a thickness of 6 mm. Its slim shape is easy to wear for long periods. The retailer description confirms a mineral crystal glass over the dial.

• Silver 316L stainless steel case
• 36 mm diameter and 6 mm thickness
• Mineral crystal glass

Dial and Legibility

The dial is black and plain. It has fine hands and markers in a silver tone and carries the Daniel Wellington name. As with the rest of this family, there is no date window and no sub-dial, which leaves a face that is easy to read in an instant.

• Black dial with silver-toned hands and markers
• Minimal layout
• Matches the black strap exactly

Movement and Functions

Japanese quartz drives the watch. It is battery powered, so there is nothing to wind and the time is set with a single crown. Accuracy is steady, and servicing amounts to a battery replacement now and then.

Strap and Fit

The strap is genuine black leather, 18 mm wide, with an adjustable fit. It is attached by spring bars and is interchangeable, so you can fit any 18 mm strap in place of it. Black leather is the easiest strap to dress up or down, and it hides wear well.

• Genuine black leather
• 18 mm lug width
• Interchangeable by spring bar

Styling

Black and silver is the most versatile palette in the range. This watch goes with business suits, black dresses, grey knitwear and white shirts, and it does not clash with silver or gold jewellery. If you work in an office where dress is conservative, the Sheffield is unlikely to look out of place, and it manages a quiet presence at weekends too, when worn with denim and a plain T-shirt.

Changing the Strap

The Sheffield strap attaches with spring bars and can be replaced by any 18 mm strap. This lets you keep the case and dial and change the mood: a mesh bracelet for a more formal feel, or a coloured leather for the summer. The supplied strap adjusts to fit most wrists, and the slim case sits flat on the wrist so that it does not slide around. A case only 6 mm thick also avoids catching on the cuff of a jacket or shirt.

Everyday Wear

Day to day, the Sheffield behaves like a quiet accessory rather than a gadget. Because it is quartz, it can sit in a drawer for a week and still be on time when you pick it up. The steel case resists everyday knocks sensibly, and the hardened mineral glass protects the dial from routine contact with desks and door frames. A black dial also hides fingerprints better than a white one.

Water Resistance in Practice

The Sheffield is rated 3 ATM (30 metres), which means it is rain resistant and can handle a splash. It should not be worn for swimming or showering.

Who This Watch Suits

• Anyone who wants a classic black and silver combination
• Wearers with small to medium wrists
• Formal and business dress codes
• A first watch from the brand

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the steel with a soft dry cloth and keep the leather away from water, heat and strong fragrance. Black leather can be wiped lightly with a barely damp cloth. Replace the battery with a watchmaker to preserve the seals.

About Daniel Wellington Classic

Daniel Wellington has made thin, minimalist watches since 2011, when Filip Tysander founded the brand in Sweden. The Classic collection is its original line, and the Sheffield name is used for the black leather strap model.

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