Shinola Brakeman Review

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A brief look at the Shinola Brakeman and the company that brought it to the market.
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@felixt1470 5 жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to do a review of this watch but 4 minutes later you have yet to do so and so I gave up and went elsewhere.

@ShinolaOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thorough and fair review. Really appreciate the kind words and your impressions of the build quality and packaging!

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Shinola Thank you, I really appreciate that. As a marketing professional, I think you guys have done an outstanding job on your branding of your company and your products. I look forward to reviewing more of your pieces in the future. Perhaps something mechanical.... =). I more than most would love to see Shinola prosper for years to come. Keep doing what you do.

@tomasinacovell4293 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they are disrespecting the "Shinola" brand name, it once stood for great value and products that were actually a reflection of its state. They made of it a BS "life-Style" brand, and a middle finger to Detroit. They're an ersatz Bremont at best!

@redefv 5 жыл бұрын

@@tomasinacovell4293 Shinola's history in Detroit started in 2011 LOL. Are you referring to the shoe polish company that had little if nothing to do with Detroit that went belly up in 1960?

@tomasinacovell4293 5 жыл бұрын

@@JANTHONYCHANNEL Lick that boot heel, Tony.

@DaveK385 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why people go so bonkers over fancy boxes. They just end up in the closet anyway. I'd rather they charge less or put on better straps or something better into the watch than send a $50 box.

@tomasinacovell4293 6 жыл бұрын

People that can afford to overpay live in McMansions where they have extra large storage places for crap like these boxes that waste precious resources etc.

@redefv 5 жыл бұрын

@@tomasinacovell4293 Reclaimed wood rotting in the ghettos of Detroit is a precious resource?

@jabertone4971 8 жыл бұрын

How would you compare the Shinola to a high end Swiss made Invicta reserve ? Great channel ! Keep posting !

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+JA BERTONE I would say the Invicta is a great watch however I consider Shinola quality to be a step above. That said both are awesome.

@PentaYOOO 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice piece, really like that dial aswell

@samadrid6321 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, big watch. I couldn't pull that size off very well. I almost got Shinola right before Christmas 2014, a year and a half ago. Before I did that I typed in wristwatches in Google and down the rabbit hole I went. I ended up with a brand new Sinn 556 with a 2824 ETA, I still have it wear it almost every day, and really love it. I don't regret NOT getting the Shinola.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+ryvr madduck The Sinn 556 is an awesome watch. Sounds like you bought something you love, nothing to regret.

@cokchops_5231 5 жыл бұрын

Less fancy packaging= mechanical movement. Ps. Amazon sells a $5 tool that makes push pins REALLY EASY to manipulate which is a must have for every watch geek. That said big fan of your channel Mr. Anthony

@daa3417 7 жыл бұрын

That metal card is in the style of a UID tag or a automotive vin and info plate that would be affixed to your car with info about the weight ect.

@Tom-vy3cb 6 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews mate! I just got a Shinola they are such great looking watches

@tc11228 8 жыл бұрын

Great work on the video. I bought the Shinola Runwell last year via grey market with an additional discount. It does not get much wrist time but I like it and wanted to own it. I want to put it on a deployment clasp. QUESTIONS: What do you think of Detroit Watch Company? Are you from NYC? SUGGESTION: What do you think about walking through a Seiko MOD on your site, maybe to a Blancpain Fifty Phantom. Keep up the excellent work.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Cala Same, my Runwell doesn't get much wrist time but I appreciate it. That was actually my fear with this watch, that I wouldn't wear it much. I like deployment clasps. I really like the idea of Detroit Watch Company and that these use mechanical movements however I haven't been overly impressed with the fit and finish of them for the money. If you could combine Shinola quality control with the mechanical movements of Detroit Watch Company you'd have a perfect watch in my mind. As for NYC, I have family just outside of the city so I consider it my second home. Detroit and NYC are my two spiritual homes and I spend a lot of time there however I call another large metropolis home. As for Seiko MOD, I know what you are referring to however I've never personally examined one so i don't know that I could speak well to it. I do think it is really cool what they do with them. Have you owned one? Thanks for the support as always as well.

@tc11228 8 жыл бұрын

+J. ANTHONY I have not owned a Seiko MOD pull will likely pull the trigger soon. Strangely, I spend more time deciding on these homage watches that on the iconic ones. I just made a deal for a TUDOR Monte Carlo and the own customized his own watches. We started to talk and he introduced me. BTW, I asked about NYC due to the photo in the video. Not stalking you yet! LOL

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Cala Yes, the MOD community is pretty cool. I just bought a Vostok to review on this channel, perhaps I'll try modding it. As for stalking me, I wasn't worried. I just like the anonymity of the internet. I intentionally didn't show my face for years on here. Especially when I was showing some of my higher end watches I like the idea that people know nothing about me. That and if people saw how I live I think I would lose some of my credibility when reviewing lower end watches. I'm likely overthinking it. I like the flexibility of showing watches of vastly different price points and the videos being about the watches rather than me.

@tc11228 8 жыл бұрын

+J. ANTHONY I completely understand. Unlike AC3 or TGV, KZfaq seems to be a hobby for you. My two Vostok's came last night. The lower cost, more version, has a SUPER low-end bracelet worthy of a $50 watch. The second watch has a rubber band and NATO. I purchased them for the history but I was more impressed with the OVERALL, external, quality of the Alpha and Parnis. Looking forward to your review.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Cala I had the same initial reaction. I was a bit disappointed. Hopefully they will grow on me....

@rossanderson517 8 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you could do a video analyzing quartz movements. I like mechanical and stay away from Quartz. Through admitted ignorance about Quartz movements, I tend to lump them all together into down and dirty movements and I'm sure that may not be the case. A primer or Quartz movement 101 for us in the dark about Quartz movements. I know how the Quartz movement keeps accurate time but is it the styling, brand and marketing that commands some high prices on some Quartz watches or is there an actual difference in the movement? Thanks.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Ross Anderson Thanks for the feedback. In general it is marketing, they all work the same in general. The few exceptions being Solar powered, kinetic and Spring Drive watches from Seiko. Generally more expensive quartz watches just use better components, for example pieces of the movement may be made out of metal instead of plastic. They all use a quartz crystal for regulation / time keeping. They only vary in how they create a current, either with a battery, captured sunlight or a rotor that charges a capacitor. I'm not sure I could do a great video on it but I'll try if I can find a good way to present it. Thanks

@rossanderson517 8 жыл бұрын

+J. ANTHONY thanks for the answer. Makes perfect sense and what I assumed but I wasn't sure. My mechanical watches are a great source of pleasure and I'll stick with them. I have sold off all my Quartz pieces but my first seiko Quartz I bought when I was a boy.

@rossanderson517 8 жыл бұрын

I have looked at the shinola line. A couple of styles I like very much. I would have to get an amazing deal deal to buy one. I may be too cheap but I wish them all the best.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Ross Anderson If you are based in the United States check out a Nordstroms Rack if you have one near you. You can find one for way less than retail if they have any in stock. Ebay has some good deals as well. Still, you could buy a nice mechanical watch for the same money. Best

@steven3379 7 жыл бұрын

Hi J, I was just wondering how your Shinola was doing, I am considering purchasing one, do you still recommend them?

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 7 жыл бұрын

+Steven yes, they are nice when bought for a good price (under $400)

@steven3379 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick response!

@tomasinacovell4293 6 жыл бұрын

I recommend Boycotting all of Shinola Detroit products!

@rocnasty8 8 жыл бұрын

The Wallet is for the watch itself. You use it for when you travel and you don't wear it while traveling. Some people will wear a sport watch for swimming etc and a classy watch to dinner.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't think I would ever use it for that. Wanted to find a creative use for it but perhaps that is the way to go.

@marcstein5316 8 жыл бұрын

good review. keep up the good work.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Marc Stein Thank you!

@peterjanderson24 8 жыл бұрын

Hey man, random question - are you familiar with Wittnauer watches?

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Anderson Indeed, the current ones have nothing in common with the vintage pieces. They are a sister brand to Bulova.

@peterjanderson24 8 жыл бұрын

I have my great grandfather's vintage piece, but don't know anything about it.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Anderson Check the watch forums. I'm sure there is a post about it in a watch forum. You can find them on google. If you know the model name you can find it pretty easily. If you don't know the model, look on ebay for one that looks similar to see if you can find out.

@maranatha12 6 жыл бұрын

I have a Shinola Argonite 705 the square shaped cream colored dial. I love the watch. I like the weight and feel of the watch but, I do believe the Shinolas are over priced for a quartz watch. I paid $700 for this watch at the Chicago Shinola store. I later saw the watch on Amazon for a lower price. So like I said I love the watch it is durable I ware it a lot in the bath etc. I will be interested to see mechanical watches from Shinola.

@anamisidro8453 8 жыл бұрын

I think Shinola is an interesting brand. However I'd prefer an automatic piece. Nice video. Great review.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Ana Isidro Thank you, totally agree. They need to go mechanical. Especially being in Detroit, a city known for building engines for over a century.

@mkygod 8 жыл бұрын

For a bag like that, i'd use to store straps or basic watch tools

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+mkygod That is a great idea, I think I'll do that.

@mirkomasini 5 жыл бұрын

Got one in a pawn shop $200 I like it very heavy

@alittleolder 8 жыл бұрын

A TAG Quartz will run you about the same amount. I don't suppose either hold their value that well.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+alittleolder no quartz watch will save perhaps the Rolex Oysterquartz.

@michaelandrew4488 6 жыл бұрын

Each to their own, but I can not fathom that will wax on about this watch brand - however you'll kick the ass of Tag and Longines as brands.

@yannick2738 8 жыл бұрын

the case back looks better than the dial

@mountainhobo 8 жыл бұрын

Nice looking watches, great packaging. However, for the prices they charge (even with discounts), they would do much better with even basic automatic movements, like SW200.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+mountainhobo Totally agree, I really hope they come out with an automatic movement. They even put automatic movements in Fossil watches these days. It is a huge oversight.

@XHobbiesPrime 8 жыл бұрын

Honestly they could put a Seiko or Miyota movement in one of these and it wouldn't mark up the price that much. Gorgeous design but ewww quartz.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!!

@TrilobiteTerror 7 жыл бұрын

For $300?

@mountainhobo 7 жыл бұрын

TrilobiteTerror Of course, why not? What do you think basic movements cost?

@justink6606 8 жыл бұрын

Nice lower third usage!

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Justin Kuchar Thank you sir.

@BrianBourgeois- 7 жыл бұрын

Marathon gsar. A tank of a watch.

@frankieeisenberg6506 6 жыл бұрын

If only I could lol

@stevend.gonzalez4661 8 жыл бұрын

Great review! Just bought one at Nordstrom Rack for $295. Well worth that price for how nice the watch looks. Packaging is slick too. Definitely agree with you, I would not have paid the $925 retail price. Thanks, J. Anthony.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, you got a great deal. Congrats on the watch.

@ishindersidhu 7 жыл бұрын

Bought it at another 25% off the 300. Really well made for what I payed.

@rippin187 7 жыл бұрын

Did you grow up in Farmington Hills?

@barreltech8949 7 жыл бұрын

The hate on this brand is unbelievable! They never lied about their advertising and are not trying to be something they are not.

@tomasinacovell4293 6 жыл бұрын

I recommend Boycotting all of Shinola Detroit products! Yeah, they are disrespecting the "Shinola" brand name, it once stood for great value and products that were actually a reflection of its state. They made of it a BS "life-Style" brand, and a middle finger to Detroit. They're an ersatz Bremont at best!

@showbiz3848 5 жыл бұрын

That's bullshit and you know it.

@geraldwoodny5252 7 жыл бұрын

Those 8 dislikes kinda bug me I might be wrong but I think sometimes people confuse not liking shinola for example,with not liking the video I appreciate the content regardless,I'm a dick in my own ways so I'm not judging anyone,just a thought

@tomasinacovell4293 6 жыл бұрын

@splootan 7 жыл бұрын

Sunglasses case fir the leather

@steven3379 7 жыл бұрын

👍👍❗❗

@keithgreenan1850 8 жыл бұрын

Any watch that has a Rhonda movement is a good watch. looks like it has a better watch box than a Rolex.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Keith Greenan Indeed, I thought the wood box my Rolex Daytona came in was nice but I like this one better. Especially over the standard green Rolex boxes they give you with most watches.

@fragmentedmind549 7 жыл бұрын

this is the watch I bough. I like it but I'm very disappointed with it real origin.

@tomasinacovell4293 6 жыл бұрын

I recommend Boycotting all of Shinola Detroit products!

@thomaslienert4225 6 жыл бұрын

6.5 mm wrist :-) (16:20)

@richardburns9772 8 жыл бұрын

To me, it's like the g-shock of American Quartz....

@gammondog 7 жыл бұрын

You can use that pouch to hold your fountain pens. You don't have any? Watch out! That's the next rabbit-hole.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 7 жыл бұрын

Now there is an idea!!! Thank you sir!

@gammondog 7 жыл бұрын

I see you have been sucked in already. Thanks for review.

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@BeautyofScent 7 жыл бұрын

hey man what it do...how come you don't tell the viewers how much you paid for so they know what to expect?

@steven3379 8 жыл бұрын

Hi J. Yes I do like the packaging, this country was built on manufacturing, farming even textile! It's so amazing how much is left compared to 25 to 40 years ago.. It Is sad, any way good review I will have to check in to their watches, I don't know anything about the Ronda movement either 👍

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Steven Thank you. Yeah, it is extremely sad. Having spent a lot of time in Detroit, a city built on manufacturing and craftsmanship and to see so much of it left abandoned is haunting. This country is capable of great things, I'd love to see us return to our roots.

@regularguy9219 7 жыл бұрын

You're basically buying this to support American workers. This watch would be under 100 if it was made in a factory in china. They do make nice ones tho. But they should be automatics for that price.

@tomasinacovell4293 6 жыл бұрын

It's more slight-of-hand, feeding lies about how flag loving they are etc. Yeah, they are disrespecting the "Shinola" brand name, it once stood for great value and products that were actually a reflection of its state. They made of it a BS "life-Style" brand, and a middle finger to Detroit. They're an ersatz Bremont at best!

@dylanl9532 8 жыл бұрын

I thought you hate luxury Quartz watches? Aren't these just cheapo Swiss Quartz movement taped to the back?

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Dylan Liu Hence why I call myself a hypocrite in the video. I bought it because I like the style however I don't recommend them for what they cost as I say in the video as they are overpriced. Indeed, the movement is okay but it should be a mechanical. The rest of the watch is awesome....

@thomash4578 5 жыл бұрын

Might be OK for about $100. But no way anywhere near $500+. A wood box and metal card is fluff. You don't wear a wood box and no one is going to see the metal card. I would rather the money be spent on the watch itself. I am not willing to pay inflated prices just because a product is assembled in the US. At this price range, there are so many quartz watches that can offer more value. It is awesome that there is another US company assembling watches. But to be sucessful, the company needs to offer more than "please buy it, we are Americans". That may work with bikes, but for watches?

@tomasinacovell4293 6 жыл бұрын

@carbidejones5076 7 жыл бұрын

ask the salesperson to take the back off

@mikedoors13 5 жыл бұрын

There is no reason to not make every bit of this watch in the United States And build the movements to hundred percent mechanical Tough as nails In the Spirit of the men and women of the 1940s Like a marathon .

@ericl755 8 жыл бұрын

get from shinola for this "video"

@JANTHONYCHANNEL 8 жыл бұрын

+Eric L Sadly they don't pay me. Given that I don't recommend paying list price for their watches I doubt they would however I'd love for them to send me free stuff!!!!!!

@stevesanderson8360 6 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ, I thought I was watching a Shinola Brakeman Watch review. I'm over 9 Minutes in already and we are not past the packaging yet. Id hate to be in one of your "business meetings". It would be lunchtime before everybody found out where the coffee and donuts were.

@frankieeisenberg6506 6 жыл бұрын

TheTrooper 98 did you make it past the 9 minute mark?