If you’re even somewhat interested in watches, you’ve likely heard the term “swiss watch” or “swiss watch parts”. But what makes watches and watch parts from Switzerland so important in this industry? Maybe the shortest answer is that Swiss watch parts are made of high-quality metal substrates for their gears, components, and link pins, […]
Station Agent
The Legacy of the Station Agent At the height of travel by train in the United States, station agents were the timekeepers of the railways. These men and women were renowned and respected in their communities—oftentimes they were given authority and high standing. In the U.K. and abroad, they’re known as Station Masters or Station […]
Three Little Words
Those three little words: I love you. Everybody knows them. Everybody uses them. Sometimes, that’s just the problem. They’re the most universal three little words. But not always the most original. Luckily, the Shinola family is full of hopeless romatics in addition to brilliant minds and craftsfolk. These are their three little words. […]
Step by Step Guide: How to Change a Watch Band
A sophisticated watch is a staple piece for every wardrobe and occasion. However, for many people, one watch doesn’t cut it when it comes to pairing your watch with every look you wear. Now while we would say you can never have enough different watches in your ensemble, sometimes you just want the ability to […]
The Clues to Finding the Types of Watches Made for You
A tale almost as old as time itself: the history of the wristwatch. Over 100 years ago, Americans were baffled by Europeans wearing bracelets with clocks on them. It was one of the first documented instances that time had migrated to the human wrist and was a trend that required some explaining to their western […]
Made to Last Volume 4: Byrne
This year, we’ve never been more grateful for connections—the figurative ones and the literal ones. Many of us on the Shinola team are kept juiced up and online because of a Shinola Power Supply Strip, made in collaboration with our friends at Byrne Electric. In fact, we’ve been putting them through the ringer lately. Long days getting bumped […]
Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
If you haven’t seen it already, this year’s Holiday theme is Made to Last. It’s all about holiday gift ideas that are made to last for the long run, not just the season. Gifts made the hard way. Or as we like to say, they don’t make ‘em like they used to. But we do. […]
Made to Last Volume 3: Kordal Studio
There’s an added benefit to keeping your mitts warm in a pair of our Kordal Mittens, crafted in partnership with our friends at Kordal Studio—and it may not be one you expect. They’re luxuriously warm, meticulously made, and easy on the planet. Sustainability is a key part of Kordal Studio’s philosophy— they use natural and upcycled textiles […]
Is This Your Watch
Did You Lose a Runwell? ALL WASHED UP At first, it looked like a lump of weeds. It was rainy and muddy spring at the marina nine miles outside Washington, D.C. So, thinking little of it, Mr. Jay Sullivan went about his business prepping his ’78 Teak Boat for the season. A few days went […]
Crisloid Classic Games
Made to Last Volume 2: Humans have long invented ways to stay occupied during downtime. Hoop rolling. Book reading. Video games. TikTioks. But there’s one pastime that’s so old, it’s prehistoric. No, really—it’s been around since before we had written language. It’s a way to not just kill time, but enjoy it—and, vitally, to share […]