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Radley RY21972 Gold Tone Black Leather Strap Watch - W51572
Ref. RY21972
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Stepping up in the same dial colour
At 28mm and 19 grams, this sits on the wrist the way a small piece of jewellery does — present without being felt. The mother-of-pearl dial shifts between ivory and pale grey depending on the light falling on it, and the stone-set border around it gives the whole thing a dressed quality that suits it to occasions where a watch needs to disappear into an outfit rather than announce itself. The black leather strap provides the only real contrast, pulling the gold tone back from sweetness into something a little more considered.
- Reference
- RY21972
- Brand
- Radley
- Collection
- Unknown
- Case size
- 28mm
- Case thickness
- 7.8mm
- Lug width
- 12mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Warranty
- 2 years
Learn more about Radley
Radley London was founded in 1998 as a handbag brand, and named for the founder's Scottish terrier. The dog became the logo, and remains the single most recognisable thing about the label — stamped, embossed, or hanging from a bag as a leather charm.
The watches are licensed rather than manufactured in-house, produced by a specialist watch maker under agreement and sold through the same department stores and jewellers as the bags.
They are designed as accessories to the accessories: slim cases, printed or textured dials, coloured leather straps, and the terrier appearing on the dial, the caseback or the strap keeper. Quartz movements, gift-market pricing.
Radley is a well-run British accessories brand and its watches are exactly what the label suggests they are — coordinated, characterful and inexpensive, rather than horological.
- 1998
- Founded in London as a handbag brand.
- 2003
- The Scottish terrier becomes the brand signature.
- 2009
- The licensed watch collection launches.
- 2014
- Watches reach national department store distribution.
- 2020
- The range extends into jewellery and gifting.
Also in 7 collections
This watch appears in the Radley Unknown range (12), Back in Stock (5,429), Watches Under 37mm (1,894), Women's Watches (1,819), Leather Strap Watches (1,168), Gold Watches (776) and Watches Under £100 (741).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 28mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Radley's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Radley RY21972 Gold Tone Black alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RY21972 | 78007 | 24000270 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £67 | £60 | £60 |
| Case size | 28mm | 28mm | 28mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| 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 comparedWhat 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.
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