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Burberry BU9038 The City Engraved Checked Gold Unisex Watch
Ref. BU9038
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Stepping up in Burberry's range
A 38mm round case in gold-plated stainless steel keeps proportions balanced for a unisex fit, sitting around 8.3 to 9mm thick on the wrist. The gold dial carries Burberry's signature engraved check pattern, complemented by luminous gold-tone hands and index markers. A date window sits at three o'clock. The sapphire crystal offers reliable scratch resistance, while the gold ion-plated stainless steel bracelet closes with a push-button deployment clasp. Swiss quartz movement and 50 metres of water resistance complete a straightforward, well-finished package.
- Reference
- BU9038
- Brand
- Burberry
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 8.3mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Gold
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
Learn more about Burberry
Thomas Burberry opened a draper's shop in Basingstoke in 1856 and invented gabardine in 1879 — a breathable weatherproof fabric that clothed Antarctic expeditions and British officers in the trenches. The trench coat is his.
The watches are produced under licence and carry the house check on dials and straps, with Swiss quartz and automatic movements in generally restrained cases.
Among licensed fashion watches these are on the quieter end, drawing on the brand's genuine British heritage rather than on ornament.
- 1856
- Thomas Burberry opens his shop in Basingstoke.
- 1879
- Gabardine is invented.
- 1914
- The trench coat is developed for British officers.
Also in 2 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,229) and Gold Watches (609).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 38mm suits most wrists
- 8.3mm is unusually slim for a 38mm case
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Burberry's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Burberry BU9038 The City Engraved alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  BU9038 | MK6694 | 1782756 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £149 | £149 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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