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dr35mm · 27 October 2016, 11:34 PM

Recently my girlfriend gave me a Shinola Runwell 41mm, I didn't know much about shinola until now. For obvious reasons I wont sell it, even tho it has been a pleasant surprise.

Just curious what TRF thinks of Shinola.

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Goin2drt · 27 October 2016, 11:36 PM

They are cool looking and have that built in the US of A feel. I'd own one.

MonBK · 27 October 2016, 11:36 PM

I think you should post in "other watches" section!

sco · 27 October 2016, 11:38 PM

Nice. My brother's buddies have them and like them very much.

SearChart · 28 October 2016, 01:37 AM

Nice watch

830.1 · 28 October 2016, 02:12 AM

I didn't know about them until last year. I was assigned as a bailiff and asked my judge about his watch one day. I couldn't figure out what it was. He is from Detroit and loved the hometown brand. Shinola makes all sorts of interesting things. They've recently teamed up with benchmade for an interesting gentlemens type knife.

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mistermann · 28 October 2016, 02:20 AM

They look nice but that name... I just can't.

slorollin · 28 October 2016, 03:28 AM

Obviously, there is a difference.......

lapince · 28 October 2016, 06:03 AM

It's not them who had problems as almost nothing is made in Detroit and courts have condemned them to change their marketing and the "made in Detroit"?

WatchKit · 28 October 2016, 06:59 AM

When you mentioned Gift from GF, I was expecting a very cool swag from Gruebel Forsey!! Lol

watchucallit · 28 October 2016, 07:34 AM

i grew up in Detroit and as much as I am a swiss/german watch guy-- i think they make a good and good looking product. I almost bought their first edition at the time of launch.

sgwatch · 28 October 2016, 02:09 PM

I think they look nice. I particularly like that dial (and the reverse white on black). It's a very cool story about someone trying to get a business going in the inner city. They seem to be doing well. I think I read that they were even thinking about re-opening an old hotel. I wish them the best.

Orangejoe · 1 November 2016, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapince

It's not them who had problems as almost nothing is made in Detroit and courts have condemned them to change their marketing and the "made in Detroit"?

Last I heard, dials and straps are made in Detroit. Case work/case backs as well as sapphire are Chinese. Swiss movement kits are built in Detroit.

I guess they could start case making, but to think they should be making watch movements (a thing not even Rolex does in full) in Detroit at this point is just silly.

They are as American made as any car built in the US. Parts come from all over.

slcbbrown · 1 November 2016, 11:45 AM

What a nice girlfriend.

adamlea · 2 November 2016, 07:12 AM

I like it. Thoughtful gift from your gf - she obviously put some thought into it.

Urosfan · 2 November 2016, 09:36 AM

Great gift she has good taste

Hairdude1 · 6 November 2016, 12:16 PM

Very nice

T. Ferguson · 6 November 2016, 02:02 PM

Mixed opinions on Shinola around here. Nice to have a USA watch company but it's not clear they are actually made here. Personally they are not on my radar because I don't care for Arabic numeral dials and not much interested in quartz movements except for G-Shock. YMMV.

lp2001 · 6 November 2016, 02:34 PM

The President Is Really, Really Proud Of His Shinola Watch
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/...b076aadcc56033

sea-dweller · 22 June 2017, 02:44 AM

Congrats!

Jay (Eire) · 22 June 2017, 08:04 AM

They have some attractive models, a few people I work with have purchased them. Despite the 'Made in Detroit' issues I do like their general story.

mps354 · 22 June 2017, 09:06 AM

Very nice, I like it!

KarlS · 22 June 2017, 09:25 AM

Got excited when I saw GF thinking Greubel and then.....sigh

FTX I · 22 June 2017, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamlea

I like it. Thoughtful gift from your gf - she obviously put some thought into it.

+1. Congrats.

toolr · 22 June 2017, 11:54 AM

Nice gift! I like them, picked this up in Hawaii, Shinola has a boutique in Honolulu...

sgwatch · 23 June 2017, 02:06 PM

I like the look, and it's a great story about supporting the community.

UnicoJG · 23 June 2017, 04:58 PM

Nice, I actually like Shinola. Perhaps one day I'll pick one up.

SemperFi · 25 June 2017, 03:50 AM

I love a crisp white dial. Congratulations!

bigjon · 25 June 2017, 11:35 AM

Here's mine. One of the original run. I have seen several in the wild and everyone seems to like theirs, as well as the Detroit connection. Not a Rolex but a fun casual watch. Enjoy!

AlpinweissM3 · 25 June 2017, 11:46 AM

Living in Detroit they are everywhere. I was supper impressed with them when they first came out and had limited runs. I just wish they would try and make them a little more horologicaly cool instead of so mass produced. I was really disappointed when I saw them start opening outlets. Either way they look great and it's a great gift.

27 October 2016, 11:34 PM	#1
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Gift from GF, what do you guys think? Recently my girlfriend gave me a Shinola Runwell 41mm, I didn't know much about shinola until now. For obvious reasons I wont sell it, even tho it has been a pleasant surprise. Just curious what TRF thinks of Shinola. IMG_0025.jpg IMG_0024.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

28 October 2016, 03:28 AM	#8
slorollin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Watch: yer pints & quarts Posts: 372	Obviously, there is a difference....... __________________ "The great Confucius said that he would rather be a profound political economist than chief of police." S. Clemens

6 November 2016, 12:16 PM	#17
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

6 November 2016, 02:02 PM	#18
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Mixed opinions on Shinola around here. Nice to have a USA watch company but it's not clear they are actually made here. Personally they are not on my radar because I don't care for Arabic numeral dials and not much interested in quartz movements except for G-Shock. YMMV. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

22 June 2017, 02:44 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 October 2016, 11:36 PM	#2
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	They are cool looking and have that built in the US of A feel. I'd own one.

27 October 2016, 11:36 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	I think you should post in "other watches" section!

27 October 2016, 11:38 PM	#4
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Nice. My brother's buddies have them and like them very much.

28 October 2016, 02:12 AM	#6
830.1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cali Posts: 34	I didn't know about them until last year. I was assigned as a bailiff and asked my judge about his watch one day. I couldn't figure out what it was. He is from Detroit and loved the hometown brand. Shinola makes all sorts of interesting things. They've recently teamed up with benchmade for an interesting gentlemens type knife. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 October 2016, 02:20 AM	#7
mistermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Drew Location: Iowa Watch: 116600 Posts: 496	They look nice but that name... I just can't.

28 October 2016, 06:03 AM	#9
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	It's not them who had problems as almost nothing is made in Detroit and courts have condemned them to change their marketing and the "made in Detroit"?

28 October 2016, 06:59 AM	#10
WatchKit "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gainesville Posts: 75	When you mentioned Gift from GF, I was expecting a very cool swag from Gruebel Forsey!! Lol

28 October 2016, 07:34 AM	#11
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,214	i grew up in Detroit and as much as I am a swiss/german watch guy-- i think they make a good and good looking product. I almost bought their first edition at the time of launch.

28 October 2016, 02:09 PM	#12
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	I think they look nice. I particularly like that dial (and the reverse white on black). It's a very cool story about someone trying to get a business going in the inner city. They seem to be doing well. I think I read that they were even thinking about re-opening an old hotel. I wish them the best.

1 November 2016, 11:45 AM	#14
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	What a nice girlfriend.

2 November 2016, 07:12 AM	#15
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	I like it. Thoughtful gift from your gf - she obviously put some thought into it.

2 November 2016, 09:36 AM	#16
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,187	Great gift she has good taste

6 November 2016, 02:34 PM	#19
lp2001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NorCal, US Watch: SubC, GrandSeiko Posts: 110	The President Is Really, Really Proud Of His Shinola Watch http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/...b076aadcc56033

22 June 2017, 08:04 AM	#21
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,469	They have some attractive models, a few people I work with have purchased them. Despite the 'Made in Detroit' issues I do like their general story.

22 June 2017, 09:06 AM	#22
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	Very nice, I like it!

22 June 2017, 09:25 AM	#23
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Got excited when I saw GF thinking Greubel and then.....sigh

23 June 2017, 02:06 PM	#26
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	I like the look, and it's a great story about supporting the community.

23 June 2017, 04:58 PM	#27
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	Nice, I actually like Shinola. Perhaps one day I'll pick one up.

25 June 2017, 03:50 AM	#28
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I love a crisp white dial. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

25 June 2017, 11:46 AM	#30
AlpinweissM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Jordan Location: Colorado Watch: BLNR/ExplorerII Posts: 89	Living in Detroit they are everywhere. I was supper impressed with them when they first came out and had limited runs. I just wish they would try and make them a little more horologicaly cool instead of so mass produced. I was really disappointed when I saw them start opening outlets. Either way they look great and it's a great gift.

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