Daniel Wellington Classy Oxford DW00100064: A 26 mm Women’s Watch

The Daniel Wellington Classy Oxford DW00100064 is a 26 mm women’s watch that pairs a rose gold coloured case with a white dial and a striped nylon strap. It dates from the brand’s 2013 Fall/Winter Classy collection, and carries the name of the university city that gives the strap its identity. The contrast between the warm rose gold case and the cool striped fabric is what sets this reference apart from the leather versions of the same size.

Case and Wrist Presence

The case is round, 26 mm in diameter and 6 mm high, in stainless steel finished in rose gold colour. A mineral crystal covers the dial and a pull crown sits at three o’clock. The rose gold tone carries through to the hour and minute hands and to the strap buckle, so the metalwork looks matched from end to end. Because the case is so slim it is comfortable under a sleeve, and the small diameter leaves a generous margin of strap visible on the wrist.

• 26 mm round case – small and flat, at 6 mm high
• Mineral crystal – hardened glass over the dial
• Pull crown – simple time setting with no extra pushers

Dial and Layout

The dial is white with a clean, flat finish. The hour positions are marked and Swarovski crystals are listed among the features of this reference, adding a little shine to the white face. The hour and minute hands are rose gold, a thin seconds hand runs around the edge, and the DW logo and Daniel Wellington name are printed below twelve o’clock. There is no date and no sub-dial, which keeps the layout restful and quick to read.

Movement and Functions

The watch is powered by a quartz movement, which runs from a battery and keeps accurate time without winding. Hours, minutes and seconds are all it shows. For the daily wearer that means pick it up, put it on and go, with a battery change only every few years.

• Quartz – battery powered, no winding
• Time only – hours, minutes and seconds
• Low upkeep – routine care is a battery change

Strap and Fit

The strap is two-tone textile, a nylon band in the brand’s striped Oxford pattern of navy and red, 13 mm wide, closing with a rose gold coloured buckle. It is a push-pin, straight-ended strap, which means it can be taken off and replaced with another 13 mm strap. The wrist range given for the strap is roughly 130 to 200 mm, so it suits most women’s wrists without the need to resize it. Nylon dries quickly and does not stain the way pale leather can.

Water Resistance in Practice

Water resistance is 3 bar, which is about 30 metres of static pressure. Treat that as protection against rain, splashes and washing your hands. Swimming, showering and baths are outside what the rating is meant for, even though a nylon strap itself is not damaged by a little water.

Who This Watch Suits

• Women who like rose gold tones but want a casual, fabric strap rather than metal or leather
• Wearers with small or narrow wrists who want a 26 mm case
• Anyone who likes the striped nylon look and wants a watch that is easy to restyle with a new strap
• Students, travellers and commuters who want a light everyday watch

The striped strap makes this the most relaxed of the Classy designs, good with denim, knitwear and summer dresses. The rose gold case lets it dress up slightly when the occasion calls for it.

Care and Maintenance

Rinse a dirty nylon strap in lukewarm water with a drop of mild soap and let it dry fully before wearing. Keep the case and crystal clean with a soft dry cloth. A watchmaker should change the battery and reseat the case back so the 3 bar rating stays intact.

About Daniel Wellington

Daniel Wellington started in 2011 when Filip Tysander, a Swede, began selling slim watches on striped straps inspired by the fabric straps he had seen on a trip. Oxford is one of the original striped fabric designs, and the same striped idea is still used across the brand’s range.

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