Daniel Wellington Petite Bristol DW00100177: Black Dial, Silver Case, Brown Strap

The Daniel Wellington Petite Bristol DW00100177 is a 32 mm women’s quartz watch with a black dial, a silver stainless steel case and a brown leather strap. Most Petite references use a pale dial; the Bristol turns that around with a dark face, which gives the small case a much stronger presence than its diameter suggests.

Nothing is added to the dial beyond the hands and hour markers. There is no date window and no sub-dial, so the contrast between the black ground and the silver details does all of the work.

Case and Build

The case is round, 32 mm across and about 6 mm thick, in stainless steel with a silver finish. Mineral glass covers the dial. A weight of around 26 g is listed by one retailer, which is light enough to forget about during the day.

Silver is the cooler of the Petite finishes, and against a black dial it looks sharp and slightly graphic. It also suits people who wear silver jewellery and want the watch to match.

• Silver-tone stainless steel case, 32 mm
• Roughly 6 mm thick
• Mineral crystal
• Around 26 g overall

Black Dial

The black dial is the defining feature of this reference. Thin silver baton hour markers and silver hands stand out clearly against it, so the time is easy to read even in dim light. The Daniel Wellington name is printed above the centre in a light colour that echoes the case.

A dark dial hides fingerprints and dust and looks more formal under evening light. It also reads as bolder on a small case than a white dial does, which is why the Bristol appeals to people who find the paler Petite watches too soft.

Quartz Movement

A Japanese quartz movement runs the watch from a battery, so it needs no winding and keeps steady time. It displays hours, minutes and seconds. To set it, pull the crown out, turn the hands to the correct time and push it back in.

• Japanese quartz, battery powered
• Time-only layout with no date to adjust
• Low-maintenance daily wear

Brown Leather Strap

A brown leather strap is fitted, 14 mm wide at the lugs and fastened with a buckle. It adjusts across roughly 120 mm to 190 mm of wrist circumference depending on the hole used, and one retailer gives a strap length of 185 mm. Spring bars let you change it for any 14 mm strap.

Brown against silver and black is a relaxed combination. It leans casual, and it goes well with denim, knitwear and olive or navy tones, while still being neat enough for a smart-casual office.

Water Resistance

This watch carries a 3 ATM rating, equal to 30 metres, which is splash resistance. It copes with rain and the occasional wet hand but should not be worn swimming or in the shower, and the leather in particular will suffer if it is soaked.

Who It Suits

• Women who like a dark dial on a small case
• People who wear silver jewellery and want the watch to match
• Anyone after a simple, time-only watch
• Gift buyers wanting a recognisable design that is easy to wear

Care and Upkeep

Wipe the case and strap with a soft, dry cloth after wear. Keep the leather out of water and away from creams and sprays, and allow it to dry naturally if it becomes damp. When the battery eventually runs flat, have it changed by a watchmaker who can also check the seal on the case back.

About Daniel Wellington

Daniel Wellington is a Swedish watch brand founded in 2011 by Filip Tysander. It built its reputation on slim, minimalist watches with interchangeable straps, and the Petite line applies that approach to smaller cases made for narrower wrists.

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