I first took serious notice of Shinola when the brand released its limited edition yacht timer, the Shinola Mackinac in 2022. It’s a funky, vintage inspired design, with a square case, circular yellow-orange dial, and pops of blue that make it an eye-catching piece, perfect for summer. I bought it—and probably overpaid, but, hey, everyone’s got that watch they bought with their heart not their financial sense—and at the same time bought into Shinola’s story as a company that pays homage to its Detroit roots and assembles their watches in America.
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