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Burberry Classic BU10114 review

By The Watch Sorted desk

Our verdict · Researched

A chance to buy a Burberry watch new, now that the brand has stopped making them.

Skip it if
You want after-sales care from the maker
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£169.00
Last checked 6 November 2026
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What we like

  • Plain, dressy look with a slim case
  • Restrained alternative to louder fashion watches
  • Women's quartz watch

Worth knowing

  • No manufacturer after-sales support
  • Older stock as Burberry stopped making watches
  • Repairs rely on independent watchmakers

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Our review

The Burberry Classic BU10114 is a women's quartz watch with a plain, dressy look and a slim case. Burberry stopped making watches around 2018, so this is older stock. It is a restrained alternative to the louder fashion watches. The catch is that there is no manufacturer after-sales support, and repairs rely on the shop and independent watchmakers.

What it is

The Classic is a plain, dressy Burberry with a slim case. This reference, BU10114, is a women's model. Burberry stopped making watches around 2018, so any new example is older stock. It lacks the check dial of the City line, which gives it a more understated look.

It is a fashion watch from a heritage house, aimed at subtle style.

The movement

Burberry watches of this era used Swiss quartz movements, normally powered by a battery. Accuracy is good, within a few seconds a month, and there is no winding. The calibre should be confirmed for this reference, and we have not named one. Check the dial for a Swiss Made marking.

A battery change every few years is the main upkeep. Spare parts for a discontinued range may be harder to source.

On the wrist

The exact case size and thickness should be checked on the listing, as we have not confirmed them for this reference. The slim case is designed to slide under a cuff and suit smaller wrists. The strap or bracelet depends on the version, and the plain dial keeps the look neat.

Older stock should be inspected on arrival, particularly leather straps, which can dry or crack in storage.

Water and everyday wear

Water resistance on slim dress watches is typically modest, enough for splashes and rain. Check the rating on the listing and the case back, and avoid swimming with it. The crystal type should be confirmed for this reference.

Ask whether the battery and seals have been checked, as the watch is older stock. Lume is minimal on a dress watch of this kind.

Against the alternatives

The Burberry Classic BU10118 is a close sibling, and the Burberry City BU9146 has a metal bracelet and a bolder look. For a supported Swiss alternative, the Tissot T-Lady Lovely and the Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz 33mm are good choices, and the Rotary Ladies Heritage White Dial is a lower-cost classic.

The Burberry wins on name and discretion. The alternatives win on support.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

It suits someone who wants a quiet, dressy watch with a famous label, and who values the brand over features. It makes a considered gift.

Skip it if you want after-sales care from the maker: Burberry no longer makes watches, so repairs depend on the shop and independent watchmakers. The honest drawback is that support and parts are uncertain, and the cost is largely for the name.

A researched review, built from the maker's specs, manual and Amazon.co.uk listing; facts checked 6 Nov 2026.

Who shouldn't buy this

Don't buy it if you want after-sales care from the maker: Burberry no longer makes watches, so repairs depend on the shop and independent watchmakers.

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