Daniel Wellington Petite Durham DW00100222: Black Dial, Rose Gold Case, Light Brown Leather

The Daniel Wellington Petite Durham DW00100222 is a 28 mm women’s quartz watch with a black dial in a rose gold PVD stainless steel case, fitted with a light brown leather strap. Durham is the name Daniel Wellington gives to this strap-and-dial pairing within its Classic Petite range, and the small case is what sets this version apart from the larger 32 mm Durham.

The watch is made for people who want a dark, legible face in a small size. It tells the hours, minutes and seconds and does nothing else, which keeps the dial uncluttered and the watch light on the wrist.

Case and Wrist Presence

The case is round, 28 mm across and 6 mm deep, in 316L-grade stainless steel finished with a rose gold PVD plating. The bezel is plain and non-rotating, and the crown is a small pull-out type at three o’clock. At this size the case sits comfortably on narrow wrists and does not stand out from under a cuff. The rose gold tone gives a warm edge against the dark dial, and it picks up the stitching colour of the strap.

• 28 mm rose gold PVD case – compact, with a warm metallic finish
• 6 mm case depth – slim and light
• Mineral crystal – hardened glass over the dial

Dial: A Plain Black Face

The dial is black with a minimal layout. There is no date window and there are no sub-dials, just the time. Thin markers and slender hands in a rose gold tone stand out clearly against the dark background, which makes the watch easy to read at a glance. The simplicity means it suits a range of outfits, from jeans and a shirt to something dressier.

• Black dial – strong contrast with the metal hands
• Time-only display – hours, minutes and seconds
• No date window – nothing to set apart from the time

Movement

The Durham runs on a Japanese quartz movement. It is battery powered, so it needs no winding and keeps time accurately with very little attention. The only routine maintenance is a battery replacement every few years. Setting is done with the crown, which is pulled out to adjust the hands.

Light Brown Leather Strap and Fit

The strap is leather in a light brown tone, 12 mm wide at the lugs, and it fastens with a pin buckle. The strap length adjusts to wrists of roughly 145 to 185 mm. Light brown leather is gentler against the black dial and rose gold case than a darker strap would be, and it gives the watch a casual, daytime look. It will soften as it is worn, and the colour can deepen slightly over time. The strap is interchangeable, so any 12 mm strap with a standard fitting can be swapped on.

Water Resistance in Practice

The watch is rated to 3 ATM, or 30 metres, which means rain and everyday splashes are fine. It is not intended for the shower, for swimming or for water sports, and the leather strap should be kept as dry as possible. If it gets wet, pat it dry and let the strap air dry away from heat.

The Durham Name and Daniel Wellington

Daniel Wellington, founded in Sweden in 2011, builds its range around slim cases and interchangeable straps, and gives its strap styles English place names. In the Classic Petite line, Durham is the leather-strap version, offered with black and white dials and in rose gold and silver cases. This reference combines the black dial with the rose gold case in the 28 mm size.

Who This Watch Suits

• Women with small wrists who want a 28 mm watch that still looks substantial
• Wearers who prefer a dark dial to the more common white face
• Anyone who likes rose gold tones with natural-looking leather
• People who want a simple, low-maintenance daily watch

Care and Maintenance

Clean the case and crystal with a soft dry cloth. Keep the leather strap away from water, perfume and lotions, and avoid leaving the watch in strong sunlight or a hot car. The PVD finish is durable, but it can still mark if scraped against hard surfaces, so take care around door frames and desks. When the battery runs flat, have it replaced by a watchmaker who can also check the case back seal and keep the 3 ATM rating intact.

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