The Station Agent Runwell Automatic is Shinola's first Runwell Automatic with a sub-second dial. This evolution of our flagship watch is inspired by the Station Agents who tended to American railways at the height of travel by train. Responsible for the comings and goings of millions, a Station Agent knew the value of every single second a and they needed a watch that could keep up. The Station Agent Runwell Automatic is a tribute to those timekeepers.Stay on track and on time with the sub-second dial. Watch the Station Agent's engine a the Swiss-made SW260-1 Sellita Movement a at work through the sapphire crystal exhibition window. From the solid stainless steel case to the Cattail Grizzly leather strap, it's a watch fit for every occasion, no matter where you're headed. The uniquely crafted dial features a matte vellum texture and Super-LumiNova on the hands that's color-matched to aged radium found on vintage watches.As tribute to how Detroit and Michigan Central Station have risen from the ashes time and time again, the bespoke Runwell Automatic Station Agent box is treated with fire and embossed with the motto of Detroit, and includes an exclusive story booklet and brass badge.Smooth and sophisticated, this premium cattail grizzly leather strap is hand stitched in the USA. It's also removable, making the timepiece customizable with the purchase of an additional strap. Shinola leather straps are cut and sewn in America.The Station Agent Runwell Automatic is delivered in a rectangular red oak box, which features a certificate of authenticity with handwritten details. The timepiece rests on a velvet-textured insert that keeps the watch secure and protected from scratches. Station Agent Details: Swiss made Sellita calibre SW260-1 automatic movement 31 jewels 38 hour power reserve sub second hand stainless steel case and caseback with sapphire crystal exhibition back screw down crown sapphire crystal white matte vellum dial with subsidiary second hand Super-LumiNova hands and markers water resistant to 50 metres flame treated red oak gift box made in the USA, hand-stitched leather strap with quick release and signature buckle case diameter: 45mmcase thickness: 12mmlug width: 22mmFor an interesting film about this topic, starring Peter Dinklage, click here: The Station AgentIn 2012, Shinola opened the first watch factory to be opened in the United States in nearly 50 years, transforming 12,000 square feet of raw space into a state-of-the-art factory in Detroit. Shinola's production line combines meticulous hand-assembly with advanced technology to ensure that their watches are both beautiful and built to last. Their factory assembles between 500 and 700 watches per day with more than 30 people participating in the assembly of a single watch. Shinola also has its very own in-house leather factory, where many of their leather watch straps are sewn. All watches come with a lifetime guarantee.Shinola is an American design brand with an unwavering commitment to crafting lasting products, from watches to leather goods and even a hotel. All of Shinola's designs celebrate timeless aesthetics and thoughtful craftsmanship with products that inspire people to live well and be confident in a style that is uniquely their own.
