What does it really take to go from loving watches to assembling them by hand for one of Detroit’s most iconic brands? 🕰️🔥
In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of becoming a watch assembler for Shinola—from the first spark of interest to working at the bench, placing hands, aligning dials, and bringing Detroit-built timepieces to life.
This isn’t just about watches—it’s about craftsmanship, patience, discipline, and pride. We talk about the skills you need, the mindset it takes, what the training process looks like, and how Shinola helped redefine modern American watchmaking right here in the city.
If you’ve ever thought:
- “Could I work in watchmaking?”
- “What’s it like assembling watches professionally?”
- “How does Detroit’s manufacturing legacy show up in modern horology?”
…this episode is for you.
Whether you’re a watch collector, aspiring watchmaker, creative, or someone inspired by Detroit’s comeback story, this conversation will motivate you to respect the grind behind every ticking second.
🎧 Tap in, press play, and hear how time is built—one movement at a time.
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