A fitting tribute to the pioneer of a new time-feel. Shinola is honored to present the J Dilla Great American Series Runwell Chronograph, a timepiece meticulously designed and crafted to pay homage to the most influential music-maker and hip-hop producer of all time and Detroit native.
Limited to 500 pieces, this Runwell Chronograph features a cassette tape-inspired window that exposes the transparent chronograph eye discs and movement inside. The multi-layer dial, colored, accents, and gold indexes with custom caseback have each been customized with a Dilla Time graphic treatment, reflecting his groundbreaking rhythmic sensibility. This timepiece is completed with an '8 Bar' embossed navy leather strap with a purple lining.
The custom caseback is adorned with a signature Dilla Time graphic and the watch's individual serial number.
Accompanied by a storybook insert that commemorates the achievements of J Dilla written by Dan Charnas, author of Dilla Time.
Slide off the outer blue sleeve to reveal the cassette-inspired window dial.
Fittingly packaged in a custom commemorative box crafted from clear acrylic in homage to the cassette tape.
Case size 40mm
Case stainless steel