Vivienne Westwood Maida VV090GDBK Gold Dial Leather Women's Watch

The Vivienne Westwood Maida VV090GDBK, a jewellery watch of 23mm

The Vivienne Westwood Maida VV090GDBK is all about precious discretion. Its stainless steel case measures just 23mm in diameter, placing it firmly in the jewellery watch category. At this size, it sits close to the wrist like a delicate accessory rather than an imposing piece designed to catch attention. The textured gold dial captures light in successive touches, and the overall effect remains light on the wrist, almost immaterial. It is a watch you forget you are wearing because it is so discreet, yet you notice it the moment a ray of light plays across its gold surface. It adorns the wrist without ever weighing it down, making it pleasant to wear from morning to evening.

• 23mm case: ideal for a delicate wrist, fully embracing the jewellery watch effect
• Textured gold dial: subtle reliefs that bring the time to life throughout the day
• Three hands: hours, minutes and a discreet second hand with refined design

The pale blue arrow second hand, the Maida signature

The detail that truly sets the VV090GDBK apart is its arrow-shaped second hand tinted pale blue. Against an entirely gold dial, this cool point creates an unexpected, almost graphic contrast that catches the eye without overdoing it. It is a restrained touch of colour, faithful to the inventive spirit of the Maida collection. Here you find the Vivienne Westwood signature: apparent classicism disrupted by an offset accent, just as the house does so well with its accessories and women's watches.

The mineral glass protects the dial from daily micro-scratches, whilst the quartz movement guarantees accurate timekeeping without complex maintenance or winding. This watch is for those who love objects designed with attention to detail, where each element responds to an intention rather than a purely technical constraint. The pale blue second hand is not there by chance: it reminds us that passing time can also be read with a note of assumed playfulness.

Wearing the VV090GDBK daily: size and water resistance

At 23mm, the Maida slips everywhere, from the office to an evening out, without ever hindering movement. It also lends itself beautifully to layering with bracelets: paired with a few bangles or a fine bracelet, it creates a dressed wrist without clutter, in a resolutely jewellery spirit. For water resistance, the rating is 30 M (3 ATM), which covers splashes and occasional hand washing, but nothing more demanding.

• 3 ATM: resists splashes, but not swimming, showers or prolonged immersion
• Black leather strap: keep away from water and prolonged perspiration to ensure longevity
• Layering: pairs beautifully with fine bracelets for an assured jewellery-style wrist

Caring for the black leather strap of your Maida

The genuine black leather strap requires simple but regular attention to remain beautiful for years. Leather dislikes moisture: avoid water and prolonged perspiration, wipe it after a warm day, then let it breathe before storing the watch flat, away from direct light. Over time, the leather develops a patina that personalises the piece and gives it unique character. This ageing is part of the charm of genuine leather and marks a watch that truly belongs to you, whose appearance evolves with your days. By taking these simple precautions, you preserve a supple strap and deep colour for many years without needing to replace it prematurely. The Maida thus becomes a piece you keep and pass on, rather than a seasonal accessory quickly forgotten.