Shinola introduces the 31mm Birdy in iridescent and fresh finishes
The refined Detroit watchmaker brings dimensional depth to its cherished Birdy collection with a compact new size and an array of shimmering dial options that catch the light in unexpected ways.
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The Birdy has long embodied a particular restraint, the kind that comes from knowing the architecture is right. Now Shinola offers the collection at 31 millimetres, a genuinely smaller proportion that invites a broader circle of wrists into the design’s careful grammar. The image shows a sapphire crystal catching light across a brilliant blue iridescent dial, the numerals rendered in cream against that luminous field, the polished stainless steel case breathing just enough presence without demanding it.
Each 31mm timepiece features Shinola’s signature coin edge detailing, classic pumpkin crown, and double domed sapphire crystal for exceptional scratch resistance. The movement is Argonite quartz, a calibre trusted across the collection. The watch sits on the wrist with the lightness that befits its proportions, practical for daily wear yet elegant enough for occasions that matter.
The 31mm Birdy arrives in several dial finishes. Gray Mother of Pearl, black with gold indices, alabaster, and the luminous iridescent options shown capture depth and movement as the light moves across them. Founded in 2011 with the belief that products should be made well and made to last, Shinola began with a simple idea: to bring watchmaking back to the United States. That commitment to durability and considered craft is evident in every detail, from the screw down crown construction to the sapphire’s resistance against the small damages of daily life.
The 31mm Birdy is available now from Shinola.
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