Inspired by Michigan’s mid-century modern marvels, the Canfield Model C56 echoes the striking characteristics of the General Motors Design Dome and the ingenuity of the designers behind it. From the streamlined open style of the dial to the sleek look of the black Aniline leather strap, let these details lead your imagination to a day spent with the Saarinen’s and Eames’, walking through the gardens of Cranbrook, discussing the future of design.
Thoughtfully crafted with an engravable caseback, make this timepiece the perfect gift for the design and watch enthusiasts in your life.
Strap Type: Quick Release
Crystal: Double Curve Sapphire
This high-accuracy quartz movement—hand-assembled in Detroit—drives the hours, minutes, seconds and calendar aperture function with precision. It is built in Detroit with Swiss and other imported parts.
This43mmtimepiece features a modern barrel screw down crown and a detailed coin edge case. Its dome-shaped side profile draws inspiration from the General Motors design dome while the lugs connected to the case speak to the clean, streamlined style of the mid-century modern era.
The timeless continental blue dial features sleek Arabic numerals and mountain shaped hands. Its second hand has a painted tip with a pop of signature Shinola orange. Take a closer look at the Arabic numeral applied indices to find an added touch of craft—each number was welded by hand onto the dial.
Smooth and sophisticated, this premium leather strap is sewn in our own Detroit leather factory and will patina beautifully over time. Fitted with quick release pins, this strap is easy to change. No toolsrequired. Watch the tutorial.
