I love Shinola. Not just because they build great products, but because they’re offering jobs to individuals in Detroit who’ve been decimated by the economy. The Shinola Brakeman Watch ($625) utilizes Swiss parts which are meticulously assembled in Detroit. Inspired by time pieces from the early 1900s, the watch features a 46mm stainless steel case, the hand-assembled Shinola Detroit-built Argonite 715 quartz movement, and Super-LumiNova hands and indices. The 24mm leather straps are stitched in Largo, Florida. Make a social impact and get a cool watch at the same time.
The Seiko Astron GPS Solar SBXA011 ($1340) has two features that are revolutionary; it instantly recognizes which time zone you’re in anywhere on earth, adjusting the time automatically to the local, and it never stops. The Astron is powered by light absorbed through the dial and a power indicator shows you how much reserve you […]