I bought my Shinola Runwell at an outlet, on clearance, and partially with a gift card. I spent about $200 out of pocket on a watch that retails for $800. I love it, and living in Michigan the brand has clout. I would not have paid $800 for it. I would not pay $800 for any watch. I love it's timeless design and how it kind of looks like a nice 50s diner wall clock.
Nice to hear an honest, balanced take on a brand that snobs...er, I mean "enthusiasts" crap on unfairly. Admittedly, many of their watches are too large for my tastes and I think there are far too many variants to make sense of, but they've been steadily upping their game and having some fun with their designs and packaging. The new Mechanic line is especially interesting.
I own a few Shinola’s over time and living in Michigan they are easy to pick up. I live near an outlet mall that drop 50%+ and at that cost, they are worth it. I also have some of their straps and they are outstanding! I actually bought a watch just for the strap. They don’t get a lot of wear with my other mechanicals calling me, but for a grab and go watch…it is a good choice for me.
I have been buying Shinola watches for 10 years now since I bought my first one at Nordstrom's. I own several, my wife and kids own several more. The quality is high, the price point offers great value, the watches are made with Swiss movements, and they are assembled by hand in Detroit Michigan. If you see a Shinola that captures your eye buy it. I have absolutely no regrets at all.
I personally Own a Shinola Runwell and I feel like this brand is growing and moving in the right direction. They are a new brand compared to some other watch brands out there that have been making pieces since the 1800's. They will not compare to your swiss made or some Japanese brand watches, but I feel they should not be lumped into the likes of some "Fashion" brands we see on social media. The overall build quality is very good in my opinion and feels just as quality as many other traditional watch brands. I feel if your considering the Shinola, take a hard look and give them a try, I dont think you will be disappointed. .
I came across a Shinola Monster GMT at a boutique. I really liked it . Perfect size for me . I didn’t pull the trigger on it but I like the direction they are going in. They are popular brand where I live. Every place around me that sells luxury watches also sell Shinolas. I can see myself buying one in the future.
Shinola seems like a good starter watch for its looks and unique decor of the front and back case, however, it seems that Brand designers went cheap on parts - they seem fragile and toy-like at best, it looks like almost a disposable fork or a spoon, .. still I like the concept
Go Detroit! Love that city home of the automobile mass production in years past. Shinola have built some interesting watches in recent years. I love quartz more and more for the grab and go. Clever use of coloured resin in this case. Nice review and I for one am a fan of this watch.
I like everything about Shinola… except for the price. Everything has a price premium and you can’t explain it away as “assembled in Detroit.” Even though you can play games with “Swiss made,” I feel like Zodiac, Shinola’s sister brand in the Fossil Group, doesn’t charge the same premiums.
For the same price as a lot of Shinolas quartz ~$650, I just picked up an American-assembled auto diver from Vaer which has a unique design and looks amazing. Even with the quartz movement, the lack of sapphire here is disappointing. I recommend supporting other American microbrands instead of this company!!
Just went through the battery replacement experience. Took about 3 weeks to get my watch back, and they just hand it to me dirtier than I gave it to them. They could have at least polished it - certainly a typical jewelry store in a shopping mall would have treated it better. Spare me the marketing - this is just another low class service brand. By the way, the $100 plus leather band fell apart in less than a year. Never again! Shitola.
Being from Detroit I am Shinola-obsessed. I love that their old school style. Wearing my Detrola right now! I have 4 of their watches and a wall clock....
I have a Filson watch, which was made by Shinola. I bought it when Filson was closing out the watches. For a long time, it was my only quartz watch, runs great looks good. I have a couple of straps that I interchange as well.
Nice review Bruce, but have you ever heard someone talk about their Shinola watch? Ask them about their Shinola and they talk to you about how it's an American made Rolex, and they speak to you like you know nothing about watches. They are also usually craft beer drinking hipsters. At least that has been my only experience when I asked my girlfriend's cousin from Cali about their watch...LOL, I'm not making this up.
Shinola got me into watches. You cannot understate the gateway allure that can unexpectedly get someone into a hobby. I bought a vinyl record as a collector’s item of my favorite band. I didn’t have a turntable or speakers. No intention to do so. But 10 years later, I have over 1k records and now an audiophile… against my wallet’s better judgement. Shinola is having that same effect on me.
That beautiful watch Box is a dream that will never come true for me... 🙂 Thanks for the Vid kind sir! God-bless. The Rado would be nice to review... unless you already have.
I consider myself more of a serious collector, but i actually like Shinola, and OWN ONE. im not disappointed in it either.
cringe
@@AkbergLetheErcisKarasi your lack of self-awareness makes me cringe. Pretentiousness is never a good look.
I bought my Shinola Runwell at an outlet, on clearance, and partially with a gift card. I spent about $200 out of pocket on a watch that retails for $800. I love it, and living in Michigan the brand has clout. I would not have paid $800 for it. I would not pay $800 for any watch. I love it's timeless design and how it kind of looks like a nice 50s diner wall clock.
Nice to hear an honest, balanced take on a brand that snobs...er, I mean "enthusiasts" crap on unfairly. Admittedly, many of their watches are too large for my tastes and I think there are far too many variants to make sense of, but they've been steadily upping their game and having some fun with their designs and packaging. The new Mechanic line is especially interesting.
I own a few Shinola’s over time and living in Michigan they are easy to pick up. I live near an outlet mall that drop 50%+ and at that cost, they are worth it. I also have some of their straps and they are outstanding! I actually bought a watch just for the strap. They don’t get a lot of wear with my other mechanicals calling me, but for a grab and go watch…it is a good choice for me.
I got my runwell field for $300 at Great Lakes crossing. Love it
I have been buying Shinola watches for 10 years now since I bought my first one at Nordstrom's. I own several, my wife and kids own several more. The quality is high, the price point offers great value, the watches are made with Swiss movements, and they are assembled by hand in Detroit Michigan. If you see a Shinola that captures your eye buy it. I have absolutely no regrets at all.
I personally Own a Shinola Runwell and I feel like this brand is growing and moving in the right direction. They are a new brand compared to some other watch brands out there that have been making pieces since the 1800's. They will not compare to your swiss made or some Japanese brand watches, but I feel they should not be lumped into the likes of some "Fashion" brands we see on social media. The overall build quality is very good in my opinion and feels just as quality as many other traditional watch brands. I feel if your considering the Shinola, take a hard look and give them a try, I dont think you will be disappointed. .
I came across a Shinola Monster GMT at a boutique. I really liked it . Perfect size for me . I didn’t pull the trigger on it but I like the direction they are going in. They are popular brand where I live. Every place around me that sells luxury watches also sell Shinolas. I can see myself buying one in the future.
Thanks for the informative video friend as I’m considering the Shinola Detrola
Shinola seems like a good starter watch for its looks and unique decor of the front and back case, however, it seems that Brand designers went cheap on parts - they seem fragile and toy-like at best, it looks like almost a disposable fork or a spoon, .. still I like the concept
Shinola is definitely moving up market and making some moves. Hats off to them! Wish them all the best and continued success.
I really like Shinola I find their watches pretty good quality and love the designs
Define: Detrola - to rid yourself of trolls
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That seconds hand hits the markers though...
Go Detroit! Love that city home of the automobile mass production in years past. Shinola have built some interesting watches in recent years. I love quartz more and more for the grab and go. Clever use of coloured resin in this case. Nice review and I for one am a fan of this watch.
I would buy a watch from The Detroit Watch Company. Higher quality and actually made in Detroit not just headquartered there.
Cool, I'll have to check them out
I like everything about Shinola… except for the price. Everything has a price premium and you can’t explain it away as “assembled in Detroit.”
Even though you can play games with “Swiss made,” I feel like Zodiac, Shinola’s sister brand in the Fossil Group, doesn’t charge the same premiums.
For the same price as a lot of Shinolas quartz ~$650, I just picked up an American-assembled auto diver from Vaer which has a unique design and looks amazing. Even with the quartz movement, the lack of sapphire here is disappointing. I recommend supporting other American microbrands instead of this company!!
Citizen doesn't use sapphire, so what's the big deal?
Didn't they get in some sort of trouble with the FTC for claiming they were made in america some years back?
I’d be happy to let you know how accurate that quartz movement is
I couldn't wear a watch with Shinola on the dial and I have no problem wearing a Timex.
We all have brands we refuse to wear. I think mine would be steinhart. You couldn't pay me to
@@BruceWilliams Interesting Bruce, why not Steinhart?
Just went through the battery replacement experience. Took about 3 weeks to get my watch back, and they just hand it to me dirtier than I gave it to them. They could have at least polished it - certainly a typical jewelry store in a shopping mall would have treated it better. Spare me the marketing - this is just another low class service brand. By the way, the $100 plus leather band fell apart in less than a year. Never again! Shitola.
I really love the Shinola design but couldn't get my hands on one here in Indonesia so i settled for a Timex Weekender instead. Cheers mate.
Support American brands that could bring some of the yesteryears lost horology back to USA.
Look up RGM watches. Seriously impressive and better than many Swiss brands
Random Rob is a shinola fan. Bruce your giveaway is very generous.
Being from Detroit I am Shinola-obsessed. I love that their old school style. Wearing my Detrola right now! I have 4 of their watches and a wall clock....
I want a wall clock haha
I have a Filson watch, which was made by Shinola. I bought it when Filson was closing out the watches. For a long time, it was my only quartz watch, runs great looks good. I have a couple of straps that I interchange as well.
Nice review Bruce, but have you ever heard someone talk about their Shinola watch? Ask them about their Shinola and they talk to you about how it's an American made Rolex, and they speak to you like you know nothing about watches. They are also usually craft beer drinking hipsters. At least that has been my only experience when I asked my girlfriend's cousin from Cali about their watch...LOL, I'm not making this up.
I just picked up a shinola gmt as my work beater/travel watch. Loving it so far! (Got a steal on it too - rightfully so?)
Shinola's dive watches are very nice quality for the $1450-$1650 price.
I bought one-the Detrola is alot tougher than whatI would have thought. And looks great.
Why on earth would someone name a watch after a defunct brand of shoe polish? An exhibition back for a quartz movement?
I'd buy it if it had Sapphire, I dig it.
Resin version looks like a toy and naked version looks like a chrome plastic toy. Not my personal cup of tea.
It's supposed to remind you of a number 2 pencil
Bias to like them because of my connection to Detroit. I like some of them, but some of them I really don't. A lot like most brands.
400$ for this?? 😁
Nice watch. I’ve always liked Shinola and I am an avid watch collector.
Shinola got me into watches. You cannot understate the gateway allure that can unexpectedly get someone into a hobby.
I bought a vinyl record as a collector’s item of my favorite band. I didn’t have a turntable or speakers. No intention to do so. But 10 years later, I have over 1k records and now an audiophile… against my wallet’s better judgement.
Shinola is having that same effect on me.
I have a Canfield Sport 45mm and I LOVE it. Buy what makes you happy.
Just got an awesome Shinola Detroit.
Great video Bruce - and good luck getting to 100K soon. I'd love to hear your take on the Rado Formafantasma next.
I did that video two videos ago... have a look through my recent vids 👍
@@BruceWilliams that's a good take. I've always been interested in it, but as I get older also think its less suitable.
They are good and really nice watches
my fave is the seacreatures, but I'll never buy one.
You should look at their autos, they are tanks I have had two for years.
That beautiful watch Box is a dream that will never come true for me... 🙂 Thanks for the Vid kind sir! God-bless. The Rado would be nice to review... unless you already have.
You have just as good of odds as anyone else! Yes I reviewed the Rado two uploads ago 👍
I know a guy with a "Lake Michigan" Shinola dive watch. Pretty nice, conservative design.
Say what you will about their watches but Shinola leather straps are among the very best.
It kind of looks like a cheese wheel from the side 😂