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joerivers1961 · 7 December 2017, 01:30 AM

Hey Fellas! I just picked this up from a dealer friend a few days ago. Not really my thing but I am a fan of what Shinola has been trying to do for the past couple of years. Had purchased a quartz for a gift and that was pretty much it. I have to admit that I'm impressed with the quality and detail on this watch for under $2500. Presentation was good but really didn't like that the bracelet had push pins and not screws for sizing. I know that Shinola is all marketing but I have to give it to them on this one. My Patek won't be coming off my wrist anytime soon but I will surely keep this watch.

Do you guys have any thoughts on the watch?

Art 1 · 7 December 2017, 01:31 AM

We have an AD close by in Orlando and have found some of the models nice enough. Won't be one I would care to buy but I can appreciate them.

joerivers1961 · 7 December 2017, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

We have an AD close by in Orlando and have found some of the models nice enough. Won't be one I would care to buy but I can appreciate them.

I hear you! never got a previous model because they were all quartz. This seems to be their first try at an automatic movement. The details are good and would definitely recommend to someone starting and perhaps can't afford a Tudor.

GerardoG · 7 December 2017, 01:42 AM

I like it. Visited Shinola-Chicago before our Chicago GTG and tried that watch.

Art 1 · 7 December 2017, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joerivers1961

I hear you! never got a previous model because they were all quartz. This seems to be their first try at an automatic movement. The details are good and would definitely recommend to someone starting and perhaps can't afford a Tudor.

Danny83 · 7 December 2017, 02:21 AM

I personally think you are better off buying a Tudor Blackbay for the same price

Rolex addict · 7 December 2017, 02:31 AM

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I personally think you are better off buying a Tudor Blackbay for the same price

Exactly what I did. Plus, it's a red bezel so I can be just like GerardoG!!

Rockrolex · 7 December 2017, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Exactly what I did. Plus, it's a red bezel so I can be just like GerardoG!!

Do you really want to be like GerardoG, except for his cooking?

Hooper · 7 December 2017, 02:48 AM

Nice watches, but better watches can be had for what they're charging imho

joerivers1961 · 7 December 2017, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

I personally think you are better off buying a Tudor Blackbay for the same price

I agree with you but do you think you can get a New BB with bracelet for below 2500? I like Tudor better but man put them side by side and you will see what I mean.

Rolex addict · 7 December 2017, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Do you really want to be like GerardoG, except for his cooking?

Do you mean short?

GerardoG · 7 December 2017, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Exactly what I did. Plus, it's a red bezel so I can be just like GerardoG!!

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Do you really want to be like GerardoG, except for his cooking?

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Do you mean short?

Chewbacca · 7 December 2017, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Do you really want to be like GerardoG, except for his cooking?

Shame! Someone call a Mod!

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Originally Posted by Hooper

Nice watches, but better watches can be had for what they're charging imho

Have to agree. I love what Shin does in their sub-$1000 line but this price point requires some more cellar time.

Still a beauty, but a bit steep.

ejvette · 7 December 2017, 09:13 AM

I can't comment because I don't know chit from shinola

bdex75 · 7 December 2017, 10:19 AM

Looks good. They were getting a little big for their britches with their quartz pricing. The build quality seemed ok to me. But I think of all the black divers that I could buy for $2500 with ETA 2824 and this would not even make the list. (I know it’s a Ronda auto). If I could pick this up for closer to $1500 then maybe.

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andromeda160 · 11 December 2017, 01:52 AM

when Shinola first came out I was really hoping they would buy up NOS movements from Bulova, Waltham, and other old american watch companies, oil the movements and do limited releases. there are still plenty of parts for vintage american watches, many NOS, and they way they could have a truely American made watch again. but alas they spend much more on advertising than their product and even living near detroit myself, I just have very little love for the company. looks like a $2,500 american assembled invicta to me.

7 December 2017, 02:48 AM	#9
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Nice watches, but better watches can be had for what they're charging imho __________________ “LIfe’s Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!” – Hunter S Thompson

7 December 2017, 09:13 AM	#14
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	I can't comment because I don't know chit from shinola __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

7 December 2017, 01:31 AM	#2
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	We have an AD close by in Orlando and have found some of the models nice enough. Won't be one I would care to buy but I can appreciate them.

7 December 2017, 01:42 AM	#4
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I like it. Visited Shinola-Chicago before our Chicago GTG and tried that watch.

7 December 2017, 02:21 AM	#6
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,164	I personally think you are better off buying a Tudor Blackbay for the same price

7 December 2017, 10:19 AM	#15
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Looks good. They were getting a little big for their britches with their quartz pricing. The build quality seemed ok to me. But I think of all the black divers that I could buy for $2500 with ETA 2824 and this would not even make the list. (I know it’s a Ronda auto). If I could pick this up for closer to $1500 then maybe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 December 2017, 01:52 AM	#16
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	when Shinola first came out I was really hoping they would buy up NOS movements from Bulova, Waltham, and other old american watch companies, oil the movements and do limited releases. there are still plenty of parts for vintage american watches, many NOS, and they way they could have a truely American made watch again. but alas they spend much more on advertising than their product and even living near detroit myself, I just have very little love for the company. looks like a $2,500 american assembled invicta to me.

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