Shinola has carved out a distinct identity in the world of American manufacturing, focusing on creating high-quality, well-designed goods with a strong emphasis on domestic assembly and enduring utility. Their timepieces are a cornerstone of this mission, blending classic aesthetics with modern construction.
The Shinola Duck Sport Watch is a compelling addition to their lineup, a vibrant and robust timepiece designed in Detroit and built for active lifestyles, bringing a welcome splash of colour to the wrist.
This is a sport watch with a clear purpose and a striking aesthetic. The sandblasted matte canary yellow dial is instantly eye-catching, offering a cheerful and highly legible display. Design thoughtfulness is evident in the details: multi-layer C3 lum stripe indexes in a pop of teal, perfectly matching the colour of the seconds hand, which is itself accentuated by a shiny blue tip. The matte black hands feature C3 lume as well, ensuring optimal visibility in low-light conditions. This blend of colours and textures gives the Duck a unique and playful personality while remaining highly functional.
The watch is housed in a 40mm stainless steel case with a brushed finish, a versatile size that fits comfortably on most wrists for a contemporary feel. Measuring 11.25mm in thickness, it has a solid presence without being overly bulky. Built for performance, the case features a unidirectional bezel – an essential tool for tracking elapsed time during a dive or any timed activity.
A screw-down crown construction is crucial for maintaining water resistance, and the Duck achieves a robust depth rating of 10 ATM (100 meters). This means it’s more than capable of handling swimming, snorkelling, and surface water sports with confidence. Protecting the vibrant dial is a flat sapphire crystal, a premium material known for its exceptional scratch resistance and clarity.
Powering the Shinola Duck Sport Watch is the Argonite 715 Quartz movement. Hand-assembled in Detroit with Swiss and imported parts, this high-accuracy quartz calibre provides dependable, essential functionality, driving the hours, minutes, seconds, and date window with precision.
For a sport watch designed for grab-and-go utility and reliability, a quality quartz movement is a pragmatic and highly effective choice. Unique details underscore the watch’s character, including a charming Duck Etched Caseback Plate alongside a laser-etched serial number, reinforcing its individual identity. The watch is fitted with a 20mm yellow rubber strap, perfectly complementing the dial and adding to its sporty, water-ready aesthetic.
Shinola stands firmly behind their quality craftsmanship with an industry-leading limited lifetime warranty on their metal quartz and automatic timepieces, ensuring flawless precision. Offering this blend of vibrant design, robust construction (stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, 100m WR), high-accuracy quartz movement, and Detroit assembly at a price point of £505, the Shinola Duck Sport Watch in Yellow is a compelling, stylish, and functional choice for anyone seeking a dependable sport watch with a distinct personality and a genuine manufacturing story.
