Daniel Wellington Classic York DW00100146: Black Dial and Silver

The Daniel Wellington Classic York DW00100146 is a 36 mm women’s quartz watch with a silver stainless steel case, a black dial and a dark brown leather strap embossed to look like crocodile skin. It adds surface texture to the otherwise plain Classic design.

Case and Wrist Presence

The case is 316L stainless steel in a silver finish, 36 mm across and 6 mm thick. It is round with a fixed bezel, and the thin profile keeps it from catching on sleeves.

• Silver finish on 316L stainless steel
• 36 mm by 6 mm
• Fixed bezel

Dial and Legibility

The black dial follows the Classic layout: a plain dark face, slim hands and discreet markers. No date window and no sub-dials interrupt the face, and the matte black background contrasts strongly with the silver details.

• Black dial with silver details
• Clear, time-only face
• Slim markers

Movement and Functions

The watch uses a Japanese quartz movement. Powered by a battery, it needs no winding and holds time reliably with minimal care.

Strap and Fit

The strap is dark brown leather with a crocodile embossed pattern. That texture gives the strap more character than a smooth finish, and the dark brown tone keeps it formal enough for work. The lug width is 18 mm, and the strap can be changed for another 18 mm strap if you wish.

• Dark brown crocodile embossed leather
• 18 mm lug width
• Textured finish that wears discreetly

Styling

The croc embossed strap gives the York an elevated look without any extra colour. With the dark brown leather, silver steel and black dial, the combination suits charcoal, navy and burgundy clothing, as well as cream and white. The embossed pattern adds a subtle, tailored touch to the wrist, and it suits people who find a smooth leather strap too plain but do not want anything flashy.

Changing the Strap

Spring bars make the strap easy to replace at home. The York takes any 18 mm strap, so you can change the dark brown croc for a black leather or a metal mesh as the occasion changes. The embossing also helps the strap resist the fine scratches that smooth leather picks up from everyday contact with desks and bag zips. Embossed leather tends to hold its shape well, and the dark brown shade does not show fine marks readily.

Everyday Wear

In daily use, the York asks very little. The quartz movement keeps time without attention, the 316L steel case is the same grade used widely in good-quality watches, and the slim profile makes it comfortable at a keyboard. Because the dial is black and the strap is dark, small marks are hard to see. If you wear it every day, give the leather a rest by alternating it with another strap from time to time.

Water Resistance in Practice

Water resistance is 3 ATM, or 30 metres, enough for rain and splashes but not for swimming, showering or bathing.

Who This Watch Suits

• People who like textured straps
• Wearers who prefer silver cases with a warm brown strap
• Smaller wrists and 36 mm lovers
• Working days and evenings out

Care and Maintenance

Dust the case with a soft cloth and keep the embossed strap dry. Texture can collect dirt in the grooves, so brush it gently with a soft dry brush. Have batteries replaced by a watchmaker.

About Daniel Wellington Classic

Swedish brand Daniel Wellington launched in 2011 and is best known for its slim Classic watches. The York is one of the strap and case combinations within that range, and the name identifies the dark brown croc leather on silver.

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