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Olivia Burton Classic Bee 30mm Ladies Watch Black
Ref. 24000344
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Stepping up in Olivia Burton's range
A compact 30mm case in gold ionic-plated stainless steel houses a black sunray dial dressed with Roman numerals, baton markers, and a small stencil bee illustration at the centre. The case measures 7.9mm through the crown, which carries an embossed Tudor rose motif on its side. Mineral crystal sits over the dial, and a black calfskin leather strap fastens with a traditional pin buckle. The quartz movement is water resistant to 30 metres.
- Reference
- 24000344
- Brand
- Olivia Burton
- Case size
- 29.8mm
- Case thickness
- 7.9mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Olivia Burton
Lesa Bennett and Jemma Fennings started Olivia Burton in London in 2012, coming from fashion rather than watchmaking and treating the watch as an accessory to be designed rather than a instrument to be engineered.
That showed in the product: illustrated dials, floral and bee motifs, applied three-dimensional details, mesh and leather straps in soft colours. The bee became the signature, and the brand found a large audience among buyers who wanted something with a point of view at under £200.
Movado Group acquired the company in 2017, placing it alongside Movado, Ebel, Concord and MVMT. Production and distribution run through Movado; the design identity has stayed recognisably its own.
The watches are quartz and the appeal is the artwork, not the movement — which is a fair description of what the brand set out to do in the first place.
- 2012
- Founded in London by Lesa Bennett and Jemma Fennings.
- 2015
- The bee motif becomes the brand signature.
- 2017
- Acquired by Movado Group.
- 2019
- Range expands into jewellery and gifting.
- 2024
- Distribution runs through Movado's international network.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Watches Under 37mm (1,577), Women's Watches (1,506), Leather Strap Watches (995), Gold Watches (659) and Dress Watches (499).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 29.8mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sits in the lower half of Olivia Burton's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
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| Specification |  24000344 | 1782854 | 1540187 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £109 | £109 | £99 |
| Case size | 29.8mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Mesh 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?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
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 comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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