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Olivia Burton OB16FB13 Rainbow Black Strap Watch - W28171
Ref. OB16FB13
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Stepping up in the same dial colour
The Rainbow collection is Olivia Burton's most recognisable, and this piece shows exactly why: a black glitter dial scattered with multicolour crystals marking the hours, and a three-dimensional rose gold bee at the centre. The bee is the signature motif of the brand, rendered here with enough texture that it catches light as an object rather than simply a print. At 30mm the case sits neatly on a slender wrist, and the rose gold PVD against the black dial and black strap keeps the colour work focussed on the dial itself, where the rainbow crystals do most of the talking. The vegan faux-leather strap is a quiet practical note in an otherwise decorative watch.
- Reference
- OB16FB13
- Brand
- Olivia Burton
- Case size
- 30mm
- Case thickness
- 10.2mm
- Lug width
- 12mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 10m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- 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.
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 30mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Olivia Burton's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 10m means keeping it away from water
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| Specification | OB16FB13 |  RY21724 |  74003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £79 | £80 | £74 |
| Case size | 30mm | 31mm | 30mm |
| Water resistance | 10m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 10m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
12mm. 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 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.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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