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  • The Shinola J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch - Midnight Blue features a dark blue leather strap, silver case, and a multicolored face with gold, blue, and black details. The Shinola logo appears on the dial along with classic chronograph buttons.
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  • The Shinola J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch - Midnight Blue features a blue leather strap, silver case, and a detailed multicolored dial with gold-tone hour markers, hands, and multiple subdials set against a white background.
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  • The Shinola J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch - Midnight Blue features a round silver-tone case, blue patterned dial with gold-tone hour markers, chronograph subdials, and a blue textured leather strap with side push buttons.
  • Close-up of a Shinola J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch - Midnight Blue face, featuring gold and blue hands, detailed gears, bold hour markers, intricate markings, and the Shinola logo near the top.
  • The back of the Shinola J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch - Midnight Blue features an engraved plate reading “J Dilla, James Dewitt Yancey, Great American Series,” along with “Built in Detroit” and “Limited Edition.”.
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  • Close-up of the Shinola J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch - Midnight Blue, featuring a visible inner mechanism, gold and blue accents, labeled dials, prominent crown and side buttons, and a stylish blue leather strap.
  • Side view of the Shinola J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch - Midnight Blue with a round crown, two buttons, and dark blue leather straps, set against a white background—a style worthy of J Dilla himself.

J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch

J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch

$1,095 USD
$1,095
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  • Case Size 40mm
  • Case Material Stainless Steel
  • Movement Quartz

Versions Chronograph

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A fitting tribute to the pioneer of a new time-feel. Shinola is honored to present the J Dilla Great American Series Runwell Chronograph, a timepiece meticulously designed and crafted to pay homage to the most influential music-maker and hip-hop producer of all time.

Please note: This item will ship within 1-2 weeks.

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The Shinola J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch - Midnight Blue features a dark blue leather strap, silver case, and a multicolored face with gold, blue, and black details. The Shinola logo appears on the dial along with classic chronograph buttons.
J Dilla Runwell Chronograph Watch
Midnight Blue

Please note: This item will ship within 1-2 weeks.

J Dilla's Hands Made Music.
Our Hands Made This.

Meticulously Designed, Assembled and Tested in the USA.

Limited to 500 pieces, this Runwell Chronograph features a cassette tape-inspired window that exposes the transparent chronograph eye discs and movement inside. The multi-layer dial, colored, accents, and gold indexes with custom caseback have each been customized with a Dilla Time graphic treatment, reflecting his groundbreaking rhythmic sensibility. This timepiece is completed with an '8 Bar' embossed navy leather strap with a purple lining.

Movement
Argonite 5021.D
Case Plating
Stainless Steel
Case Back
The custom caseback is adorned with a signature Dilla Time graphic and the watch's individual serial number.
Color
Clear
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Limited Edition Packaging

1. CLEAR ACRYLIC BOX

Fittingly packaged in a custom commemorative box crafted from clear acrylic in homage to the cassette tape.

2. DIAL REVEAL WINDOW

Slide off the outer blue sleeve to reveal the cassette-inspired window dial.

3. COMMEMORATIVE CARD

Accompanied by a storybook insert that commemorates the achievements of J Dilla written by Dan Charnas, author of Dilla Time.

A tribute to the man who remixed time itself.

Shinola is proud to honor J Dilla, our next Great American, with two new timepieces celebrating his legacy as a hip-hop legend and Detroit native.
Movement
  • Type 5021.D Chronograph
  • Crystal Double Curve Sapphire
  • Depth Rating 10 ATM
Case
  • Case Material Stainless Steel
  • Plating Polished Stainless Steel
  • Size 40mm
  • Thickness 12.15mm
  • Back J Dilla + LE Marking 000/500 with Laser-Etched Serial Number
  • Crown Construction Screw down
Details
  • SKU S0120301728-1-MdntBlu-41-USA
Band
  • Material Leather
  • Color Navy
  • Length 20mm
  • Type 5021.D Chronograph
  • Crystal Double Curve Sapphire
  • Depth Rating 10 ATM
  • Case Material Stainless Steel
  • Plating Polished Stainless Steel
  • Size 40mm
  • Thickness 12.15mm
  • Back J Dilla + LE Marking 000/500 with Laser-Etched Serial Number
  • Crown Construction Screw down
  • SKU S0120301728-1-MdntBlu-41-USA
  • Material Leather
  • Color Navy
  • Length 20mm

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