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The Rundown on The Runwell

BY Shinola Team

The Runwell: Built be lived in, worn out, and well-loved.

Time has always been a precious commodity, but has evolved over the years to become the iconic fashion statement it is today. Watches have been made since the start of the twelfth century, and the modern-day wristwatch has advanced greatly from this humble beginning—now an essential for decades of telling time. 

At Shinola, we combine the most precise Swiss and other high-quality imported parts with our dedication to crafting watches to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved. It all started back in 2013 when we made our first watch, The Runwell. We only made 2,500 of these limited-edition timepieces, available in two sizes. To our surprise, the 47mm sold out in one week with the 40mm following shortly after.

But what makes The Runwell one of our most beloved watches? Well, you asked. We answered. Here’s the rundown on The Runwell.

A breakdown of the parts of a Runwell watch

The Anatomy of The Runwell

Today, our Runwell watches continue to embody the spirit of Shinola. Built to last, and named accordingly, every detail of The Runwell was engineered with an obsessive focus to ensure the highest possible quality. With a variety of styles and features, including chronograph, automatic, and quartz watches, a Runwell is made to be a staple accessory for anyone. 

Let’s dive into the details of what really makes a Runwell, a Runwell. 

Crown

The Runwell features a classic pumpkin crown embezzled with our signature Shinola lightning bolt, providing the ability to adjust the time easily.

Dial

Applied Arabic numerals accentuate a variety of dials on The Runwell including mother of pearl, silver, green, black, white, cream, blue, gray, and alabaster.

Second Hand

A super-luminova second hand showcases each minute in seconds.

Minute Hand

A super-luminova minute hand tells the exact minute of each hour.

Hour Hand

A super-luminova hour hand precisely measures each hour on the dot.

Case

The Runwell cases come in 39.5mm, 41mm, 45mm, and 47mm sizes with a double-domed sapphire crystal. Second only to diamond in hardness, sapphire helps protect the watches from scratches. You can also choose from a polished stainless steel case, a polished gold PVD case, a polished rose gold PVD case, sandblasted gunmetal PVD case, or a sandblasted khaki PVD case, each giving off its own unique flair and style.

Movement

Depending on the type of Runwell you have, it will either feature the Argonite 1069 Movement or the Automatic Sellita SW260-1 Movement. The high-accuracy quartz movement of the Argonite 1069 drives the hours, minutes, and seconds of a Runwell watch with extreme precision. The Runwell Automatic watches feature the Automatic Sellita SW260-1 Movement, which is powered by your motion. This Swiss automatic movement drives the hours, minutes, seconds, and calendar aperture function. Thirty-one jewels help reduce friction to maintain accuracy. Additionally, its 38-hour power reserve keeps the watch going no matter the conditions for a watch you can always count on.

Watch Strap

The Runwell watch line comes in a variety of watch strap types, including leather in black, blue, gray, brown, and tan in addition to stainless steel and rose gold PVD bracelets. Fitted with quick-release pins, any Runwell strap is easy to change without any tools required. So you can outfit your Runwell to match whatever you’re wearing or wherever you’re going.

Clasp

Each Runwell clasp is built from the same high-quality materials as the watch cases. Built for easy adjustability, Runwell watch clasps can be fitted to the right size for your wrist for maximum comfort while wearing. 

So there’s your rundown on one of our favorite watches. For watch aficionados, there are many more tiny details that make up The Runwell, but with the essential watch parts we covered above, you know you’re getting a quality timepiece built to last. 

The Runwell Collections by Shinola

If you’re looking to join the thousands of people who love our Runwell line, browse our men’s and women’s Runwell collections as well as our men’s and women’s Runwell Automatic collection today. 

Already have a Runwell watch but looking for more? Built and designed to have the same look and feel, our Runwell clocks, jewelry, bikes, backpacks, turntables, totes, and more will keep your love for The Runwell going strong. 

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