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Fjweld · 14 February 2016, 03:50 PM

Watch maker Shinola???? I've heard great things about this stateside watch company doing great things for the community while making a solid watch. Anyone have one? Thoughts on the product? Would it be a good dress watch? Thanks!!!

denvercenturion · 14 February 2016, 04:32 PM

I own 2 Shinola watches and I think they are fantastic. As far as being a dress watch they should do just fine. They do a lot of great stuff for the community and by hiring a lot of people stateside. That said the watch is not 100% US made as far as I know but still a solid timepiece nonetheless.

1William · 14 February 2016, 11:11 PM

Just do a Google search of the company and you will see all the good and a bit of bad about the company. I like the concept for the company and applaud them for the work in Detroit, which at best is a challenge. The watches are carried by a local AD and I have handled them before and came away saying that they are cool but easily twice the cost of where they should be.

Fjweld · 15 February 2016, 04:20 AM

Thanks for the heads up all... I do a lot of business in Mich and think my next trip up will be "paying it forward" by owning a piece of this company on my wrist. It's only $$$ right

Syed117 · 15 February 2016, 06:44 AM

I like some of their designs and appreciate the work they are doing in America, but some of their branding is a bit dubious.

As I understand it, Shinola watches are assembled in Detroit with parts mainly from Switzerland and some from Thailand.

They use the "Built in Detroit" slogan on all their watches. Some might consider that a bit misleading.

Wesley Crusher · 16 February 2016, 06:52 AM

Shinola has some nice designs. The movements are sourced from Ronda in Switzerland. IIRC, the case, sapphire and dial comes from China and the straps come from Florida. Everything is assembled in Detroit.

IMO, Shinola is more of a lifestyle brand since they sell more than just watches (leather goods, bicycles, etc...). That may/may not be a good thing depending on who you ask.

bigjon · 29 May 2016, 05:57 AM

You might also look at the Detroit watch company. Detroitwatchco.com
I haven't seen one in person but they look nice on the website. I own one of the early Shinola watches and it is a nice, fun, casual watch. The Detoit Watch company has some models that look a little dressier.

Runfar · 30 May 2016, 06:39 AM

I like the SHINOLAS_ I have two and I too read the bad press- the whole Made in USA vs not stuff and connection tot he cheesy brothers watch company- but they are creating jobs in Detroit- they are creating a lifestyle brand that focuses on quality at an affordable price it seems and the designs are fresh and classy IMO-

14 February 2016, 03:50 PM	#1
Fjweld "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Chicago Watch: 16570, 1601, Posts: 452	Thoughts on Detroit Michigan.... Watch maker Shinola???? I've heard great things about this stateside watch company doing great things for the community while making a solid watch. Anyone have one? Thoughts on the product? Would it be a good dress watch? Thanks!!!

14 February 2016, 04:32 PM	#2
denvercenturion "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: Salt Lake City Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 86	I own 2 Shinola watches and I think they are fantastic. As far as being a dress watch they should do just fine. They do a lot of great stuff for the community and by hiring a lot of people stateside. That said the watch is not 100% US made as far as I know but still a solid timepiece nonetheless.

14 February 2016, 11:11 PM	#3
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Just do a Google search of the company and you will see all the good and a bit of bad about the company. I like the concept for the company and applaud them for the work in Detroit, which at best is a challenge. The watches are carried by a local AD and I have handled them before and came away saying that they are cool but easily twice the cost of where they should be.

15 February 2016, 04:20 AM	#4
Fjweld "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Chicago Watch: 16570, 1601, Posts: 452	Thanks for the heads up all... I do a lot of business in Mich and think my next trip up will be "paying it forward" by owning a piece of this company on my wrist. It's only $$$ right

15 February 2016, 06:44 AM	#5
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	I like some of their designs and appreciate the work they are doing in America, but some of their branding is a bit dubious. As I understand it, Shinola watches are assembled in Detroit with parts mainly from Switzerland and some from Thailand. They use the "Built in Detroit" slogan on all their watches. Some might consider that a bit misleading.

16 February 2016, 06:52 AM	#6
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Shinola has some nice designs. The movements are sourced from Ronda in Switzerland. IIRC, the case, sapphire and dial comes from China and the straps come from Florida. Everything is assembled in Detroit. IMO, Shinola is more of a lifestyle brand since they sell more than just watches (leather goods, bicycles, etc...). That may/may not be a good thing depending on who you ask.

29 May 2016, 05:57 AM	#7
bigjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Watch: GMT IIC TT, Sub C Posts: 61	You might also look at the Detroit watch company. Detroitwatchco.com I haven't seen one in person but they look nice on the website. I own one of the early Shinola watches and it is a nice, fun, casual watch. The Detoit Watch company has some models that look a little dressier.

30 May 2016, 06:39 AM	#8
Runfar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 349	I like the SHINOLAS_ I have two and I too read the bad press- the whole Made in USA vs not stuff and connection tot he cheesy brothers watch company- but they are creating jobs in Detroit- they are creating a lifestyle brand that focuses on quality at an affordable price it seems and the designs are fresh and classy IMO-

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