Daniel Wellington Petite Sterling DW00100218: Silver Mesh and a Black Dial

The Daniel Wellington Petite Sterling DW00100218 is a 28 mm women’s quartz watch in a cool, all-silver finish with a black dial. Sterling is the name Daniel Wellington uses for its silver-toned models, and this reference pairs the case with a stainless steel mesh bracelet in the same shade. It is a compact, understated watch intended for everyday wear, and its limited palette of silver and black makes it very easy to coordinate with clothing and other jewellery.

Case and Wrist Presence

The round stainless steel case is 28 mm in diameter and 6 mm thick. That is a small footprint, chosen for narrow wrists, and the thin profile keeps the watch from catching on sleeves. The finish is silver, bright without being showy, and the crown sits discreetly at three o’clock. A mineral crystal covers the dial and the case back is secured with a snap fit. Because the case and the bracelet are one continuous colour, the watch looks cohesive and slightly more formal than the fabric strap versions in the Petite range.

• 28 mm silver-tone case – small and neat on the wrist
• 6 mm thickness – slim enough for cuffs and tight sleeves
• Mineral crystal – a hardened glass cover over the dial

Dial Layout

The dial is black and plain. Fine baton markers mark the hours, and thin silver-tone hands show the time against the dark surface. There is no date, no sub-dial and no luminous coating, so the face is free of anything that does not help you read the time. The brand name is printed in the upper half of the dial. Silver on black is a classic pairing for legibility, and in daylight the hands and markers are easy to follow even at this small size.

Quartz Movement

The watch uses a Japanese quartz movement that runs on a battery. It keeps time with minimal attention, with no winding and no resetting after a few days off the wrist. The functions are limited to hours, minutes and seconds, which is exactly what this style of watch is meant to provide. A battery replacement every few years is the main service requirement, and it is best done by a watchmaker so that the case back seal is checked afterwards.

• Japanese quartz – consistent, low maintenance timekeeping
• Time only – hours, minutes and seconds
• Black and silver – high contrast for easy reading

Silver Mesh Bracelet

The bracelet is woven stainless steel mesh in silver. It is fine, flexible and smooth, and it drapes around the wrist rather than sitting stiffly the way a link bracelet can. Mesh closes with an adjustable clasp, so the fit can be set precisely instead of by a fixed number of holes. Sources give a length range from roughly 150 to 205 mm, which covers most wrist sizes. The bracelet fastens to the case with spring bars and can be exchanged for another compatible Daniel Wellington strap when you want a change.

Water Resistance Guidance

This reference is rated to 3 ATM, which equals 30 metres. It will handle rain and splashes, but it is not designed for swimming, showering or bathing. Take it off before washing up, and avoid steam rooms and saunas, which are harder on seals than plain water.

Who It Suits

• Women who prefer silver tones in their jewellery
• Anyone after a slim, dressy watch for work and evenings
• Wearers with small wrists who find 32 mm and larger cases too wide
• Buyers wanting a gift that is easy to wear and needs no setup beyond the time

Care and Maintenance

Clean the case and mesh with a soft, dry cloth, and use a soft brush to lift dust from the weave. Keep the bracelet away from perfume and hair products, which can build up in the mesh. Store the watch away from magnets and heat. Mesh can snag on knitwear, so check the bracelet from time to time for any bent or loose sections.

About Daniel Wellington

Daniel Wellington is a Swedish brand founded in 2011 by Filip Tysander. It built its name on slim cases, clean dials and straps that can be changed in seconds. The Petite range applies that formula to smaller case sizes, and the Sterling finish is its silver option.

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