Driven by the SW200-1 automatic movement from Sellita, Shinola's Monsters are powerhouse automatics with a 38-hour power reserve.

Automatic movements harness their power from the movement of the one wearing the watch. As the wrist moves, the rotor oscillates and automatically winds the mainspring that stores the watch's energy. This energy is released through a barrel to an intricate series of components, gears and jewels (26 in our Shinola Monsters, to be exact), driving the hands of the timepiece.

As the power reserve drains, it will start to lose time incrementally until it eventually stops. Unlike quartz movements, automatic movements do not have a battery. Don't panic if the watch completely stops. It's likely the watch wasn't worn recently and there's been no oscillation to restore its power reserve.

Check out the video below for more information on the Shinola Monster's automatic movement.

MOVEMENT TUTORIAL

Registering your Shinola Monster

The Shinola Monsters were designed with divers in mind, and their features show it: a micro-adjustable stainless steel bracelet or an expandable rubber strap to ensure a secure fit for underwater exploration; thick, anti-reflective sapphire crystal for durability and optimum visibility in deep waters; an anti-magnetic shield to prevent disruption in the movement; a unidirectional bezel that tracks time when it's most precious; and Super-LumiNova hands for telling time, even in some of the deepest, darkest waters of a Great Lake.

The video below provides detailed instructions on time and date setting, as well as micro-adjusting the stainless steel bracelet on your Shinola Monster.

 

TIPS & TRICKS

 

WATCH WINDER SPECIFICATIONS

Watch Model	Movement/Caliber	Winding Direction	Turns Per Day (TPD)*
Monster Automatic	Sellita SW200-1	Clockwise & Counterclockwise	650-1200
Runwell Automatic	Sellita SW200-1	Clockwise & Counterclockwise	650-1200
Station Agent Automatic	Sellita SW260-1	Clockwise & Counterclockwise	650-1200
GMT Monster Automatic	Sellita SW330-2	Clockwise & Counterclockwise	650-1000
Canfield Speedway Chrono Automatic	Sellita SW510	Clockwise	800-1500
Mackinac Automatic Yacht Timer	Sellita SW511	Clockwise	800-1500

*Depending on user daily activity, TPD settings may need modification to wind the watch for max power reserve

 

MONSTER AUTOMATIC CARE TIPS

• Keep your automatic away from magnets or magnetic fields. Magnetism may cause an interruption in the timekeeping of your automatic?either making your timepiece operate much faster or slower. Leaving a watch that isn't equipped with an anti-magnetic shield near magnetized objects, including but not limited to cell phones, speakers, televisions, and refrigerators, for extended periods of time can create problems. 
• Avoid strong shocks, impacts, or vibrations to your automatic timepiece. We recommend removing your watch prior to playing high impact sports. A direct impact or prolonged exposure to vibrations can damage your automatic movement. 
• Extreme temperatures, both high and low, can impact the timekeeping of your automatic. Temperature changes can cause the metal components in your movement to contract or expand.
• When removing your watch, store it in a flat, dial up position to ensure accurate timekeeping within manufacturers specifications.