Daniel Wellington Dapper 34 York DW00100093: Rose Gold Tone with a Brown Alligator-Pattern Strap

The Daniel Wellington Dapper 34 York, reference DW00100093, is a slim 34 mm quartz watch in a rose gold-tone stainless steel case. It has an eggshell white dial and a brown leather strap with an alligator-style pattern. At 34 mm it falls into the women’s size band under our house rule. The warm pink gold of the case and the brown leather sit in the same colour family, which gives the watch a soft, cohesive look, while the white dial keeps the face bright.

Case

The round case is 34 mm across and about 7 mm deep, finished in rose gold over stainless steel. It is a small, light watch that suits slim wrists and shows plenty of dial for its size. The bezel is fixed and thin, so the white face extends almost to the edge of the case. Rose gold tone flatters warm and neutral skin tones and sits well beside gold-tone or rose gold jewellery, such as a thin chain or small hoop earrings.

• 34 mm rose gold-tone case sized for slim and medium wrists
• About 7 mm thick for a flat, comfortable fit
• Mineral glass over the dial

Dial Details

The dial is white in an eggshell finish, with Roman numerals around the edge and blue hands for the hours and minutes. Retailers describe a date display for the Dapper range. The contrast between the white face, the dark numerals and the blue hands makes the time simple to read, and nothing else competes for attention. There is no chronograph, no sub-dial and no lume, which suits a watch meant for dress and daytime wear.

Movement

This York runs on a quartz battery movement. It keeps time without winding and offers hours, minutes, seconds and the date. The trade-off with any slim quartz watch is that it is built for lightness and simplicity rather than ruggedness, and that is the right trade for a watch of this type. A battery change every few years is the only regular upkeep.

The York Strap

The strap is brown leather with an alligator or crocodile-style embossed pattern. It is 17 mm wide and fastens with a pin buckle. The York strap is the textured one in the Dapper range, and the pattern gives a richer surface than plain smooth leather. Brown also makes the watch easier to wear casually, with jeans, knitwear or summer dresses, while the polished rose gold case keeps it smart enough for work. The leather will relax over the first weeks and take the shape of your wrist.

Water Resistance

The watch is rated at 3 ATM, equal to 30 metres, so it is splash resistant. Rain and hand washing are fine. Swimming, showering and bathing are not, because water gets past the seals under pressure and soaks the leather.

Who It Suits

• Women who prefer a neat 34 mm watch with a classic dial
• Wearers who like brown leather with rose gold
• Students and professionals needing one watch for study, work and evenings
• Gift buyers looking for a lightweight, recognisable minimalist watch

Care

Use a soft dry cloth on the case and crystal. Avoid abrasive cloths on the rose gold coating. Keep perfume, sunscreen and hand cream away from the leather strap, and let it dry naturally if it gets damp. Replacement of the battery should be left to a watchmaker so that the case back is closed correctly.

Brand and Collection

Daniel Wellington is a Swedish brand founded in 2011 by Filip Tysander, with a focus on slim quartz watches and interchangeable straps. The Dapper range was offered in 34 mm and 38 mm, in silver and rose gold. This reference is the rose gold-tone York in the smaller size.

Technical Specifications