# Shinola Filson Mackinaw Field Quartz Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Shinola Filson Mackinaw Field Quartz is a robust American-assembled field watch born from a collaboration between Shinola and heritage outfitter Filson, sporting a 42mm bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case, black dial with bold luminous Arabic numerals and a date window at 3 o'clock, paired with a rugged brown waxed leather strap, powered by the reliable Argonite 1069 quartz movement offering over five years of battery life on a single cell, perfectly suited for the practical outdoorsman who values legibility, durability, and no-fuss timekeeping in casual or adventurous settings.

## Overall Watch Rating: 5.8/10.0

**Versatility Metric (8.2/10.0)** - This field watch shines with broad everyday appeal from office casual to trail hikes, much like a classic Seiko 5 Field but with better strap options and quick-release convenience.

**Material Metric (8.0/10.0)** - Solid 316L stainless steel construction with bead-blasted finishing and double-domed mineral crystal delivers rugged toughness comparable to Hamilton's Khaki Field series.

**Brand Metric (6.3/10.0)** - Shinola's high-premium status with Detroit assembly and Filson collab elevates it to Christopher Ward levels of enthusiast appeal without luxury pretensions.

**Movement Metric (6.1/10.0)** - The Argonite 1069 quartz offers quartz-typical accuracy and longevity akin to Citizen Eco-Drive basics, punching above basic Timex fare.

**Dials & Design Metric (7.4/10.0)** - Clean black dial with railway track and lumed Arabic indices ensures excellent legibility rivaling military-spec field watches like Marathon GSAR.

**History & Innovation Metric (4.6/10.0)** - Shinola's modern revival of U.S. watch assembly paired with Filson's century-old outdoors legacy provides niche appeal but lacks the depth of Omega's storied past.

**Functions Metric (4.5/10.0)** - Basic timekeeping with date and strong lume handles daily needs adequately, on par with entry-level quartz fields from Timex or Casio.

**Complications Metric (3.9/10.0)** - A simple date window adds utility without complexity, similar to standard-equipped Tissot PRX quartz models.

**Rarity Metric (3.6/10.0)** - At $650 retail with steady production, it's uncommon enough for collaboration appeal but far from limited like microbrand one-offs under 100 pieces.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.3

## WM Collector Grade: C+

## Performance Insights: Strong versatility and materials provide rugged appeal, while basic quartz movement and limited functions hold it back; offers decent value trading at or below its $520 implied price.

## TPS Interpretation: Fair Value: The watch delivers reliable tool-watch utility and brand cachet at its price point, ideal for non-collectors prioritizing practicality over horological flair.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**