Detroit-based Shinola is expanding its dive watch line with a beast known as the Forged Carbon Monster. Instead of the usual stainless steel case, Shinola uses forged carbon that’s light, super-tough, and beautiful. The 45mm case’s forged carbon is a mix of black, grey, and orange that’s inspired by Lake Superior’s Black Beach with its dark sand and orange-hued cliffs. The rest of the watch is also dive-ready with ISO-6425 compliance, 30 ATM of depth, brightly lumed hands/markers, and a carbon screw-down crown. The movement is a Swiss-sourced SW200-1 automatic movement with 38 hours of power reserve. Flip it over, and the caseback gives the dial a run for its money thanks to orange Great Lakes etching and a litany of watch specifications. The Forged Carbon Monster comes with both a black rubber dive strap and an orange nylon strap.
More Watches
Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking
This year’s nominees are all about extremes and sparkle, with exceptional examples from Breitling, Bulgari, MB&F, De Bethune, and IWC.
How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon
Everything you need to know about Hollywood’s favorite watch—and how to buy one today.
Guys, It’s Time to Stop Being Afraid of Small Watches
Yes, you. Your watch is too big. And there are legitimate, practical reasons for everyone to add at least one small watch to their line-up. Here are our recommendations.