Daniel Wellington Petite Bondi DW00100285: 28 mm Rose Gold with a Black Dial

The Daniel Wellington Petite Bondi DW00100285 is the 28 mm rose gold version of the Bondi design. It combines a black dial with a stainless steel case that has a rose gold PVD finish, and it is worn on a white leather strap. At 28 mm it is one of the smallest watches in the Petite range, built for wearers who like a delicate face and a close, neat fit on the wrist. It is classed as a women’s watch under our sizing rule.

Case and Fit

The case is stainless steel finished with rose gold PVD plating, a thin metal coating that gives the warm pink-gold colour without using solid gold. It is about 6 mm thick, so the profile is slim, and the 28 mm diameter keeps the footprint small. The strap is fitted with spring bars, which means it can be removed with a simple tool and replaced with another strap of the same lug width. The brand lists a 12 mm lug width on the product page, so any replacement strap should be checked against that figure before buying.

• 28 mm round case – small enough to suit narrow wrists and fine-boned styles
• Rose gold PVD plating – a warm colour over stainless steel
• Slim 6 mm profile – sits low under sleeves and cuffs

The Black Dial

The dial is black, which gives the rose gold case a dramatic backdrop that a lighter face would not. The hands and markers are kept slim and the layout is purely time-only: hours and minutes on a plain face. There is no date window and no extra sub-dials, so the face is simple at a glance even though it is small. Black and rose gold is a combination that works well in the evening, and the dial keeps its good looks in daylight, too.

• Black dial with rose gold tone detailing – a high-contrast pairing
• Time-only reading – nothing hidden away in sub-dials
• Uncluttered at 28 mm – the layout is designed to stay legible at a small size

Movement

The watch uses a Japanese quartz movement. It runs from a battery, keeps steady time and does not need winding. Setting is limited to adjusting the hands with the crown, and a battery replacement is the only regular upkeep. The simplicity of the movement is the reason the case can stay so slim.

Strap

The strap is white leather. White is an unusual choice with a black dial, and it softens the rose gold case so the whole watch reads lighter and fresher than an all-black or all-metal design. The brand lists the strap as adjustable, with a length range of 145 to 185 mm, which suits smaller wrists well. Light leather needs some care: it can pick up colour from dark clothing and should be kept away from water, so wipe it gently with a dry cloth after wearing.

Water Resistance

The brand rates this watch to 3 ATM, described as rain resistant. That means it is fine in light rain or after washing your hands, but it should not be worn in the shower, in a pool or in the sea. Treat it as a dry-weather daily watch and take it off for any water activity.

The Petite Collection

Daniel Wellington is a Swedish watch brand founded in 2011 by Filip Tysander. Its Petite collection is the range with the smaller cases, and the Bondi model is the one with the black dial. The same design is made in a 32 mm size and in silver, so it is easy to compare finishes and sizes before choosing. This 28 mm rose gold version is the smallest option of the rose gold pair.

Who This Watch Suits

• Wearers with narrow wrists who need a genuinely small case
• Anyone who prefers rose gold tones to silver or yellow gold
• People who want a simple time-only watch for work, lunches and evenings out
• Gift buyers choosing a neat, recognisable watch without complications

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the case and crystal with a soft, dry cloth. Because the rose gold colour is a plated coating, avoid rubbing it with abrasive cloths or cleaning pastes, and keep it clear of perfume and chlorine, which can dull plating over time. Keep the white strap clean and dry, and let it air-dry naturally if it ever gets damp. When the battery runs out, have the replacement fitted by a watchmaker who will reseal the case so the 3 ATM rating is retained.

How It Wears

On the wrist a 28 mm watch looks more like a piece of jewellery than a tool, and that is the intent here. The black dial gives it enough presence to read clearly, while the rose gold edge catches light without being flashy. Because it is so light and thin, you can wear it all day and forget it is there. Paired with its white strap it suits most outfits, from workwear to casual weekend clothes.

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