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Making the Tuscar - Titanium balance bridges

McGonigle Watches — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:58:53 +0000

The balance bridge of the Tuscar is often remarked upon for its dramatic,
minimalistic shape.

The claw (tweezers, bird's beak, whatever shape the bridge appears to you)
holds the setting for the shock-proof system, which is the top pivot of the
balance wheel.

To insure that there is enough tension to hold the setting, we have made all
the new balance bridges out of titanium.

The titanium bridges fresh from the CNC machine:

Finishing the underside of the bridges:

Bevelling on the old faithful wooden filling block.

Yep. Looks good!

Finished balance bridge ready to fit the shock-proof system.

Basel 2012

McGonigle Watches — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:23:16 +0000

We're not exhibiting at Basel this year, mainly due to the fact that we are working flat out to deliver the Tuscar. So while delivery is imminent to those kind customers who have orders placed with us we will only spend two days at the fair to do some business and meet the usual crew. If you would like to meet up get in touch, John will be there on Saturday and Sunday. Good luck to all our old friends exhibiting and attending, we will see you at the weekend!

Calculators at the ready - Watchmakers fight over the bill! Basel 2011

Interview in Forbes

McGonigle Watches — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:41:46 +0000

We were delighted to be interviewed in Forbes Magasine. Hannah Elliott inverviewed John over the last week and has posted an article online that will be in print soon.

Great Video on Hodinkee

McGonigle Watches — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:08:26 +0000

Ben Clymer from Hodinkee interviewed John at Basel this year. He gives a revealing insight into the Tuscar and the thought process behind its design.

The McGonigle Tuscar Explained from HODINKEE on Vimeo.

http://tiny.cc/77l74

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/7/11/the-mcgonigle-brothers-explain-the-mcgonigle-tuscar-irish-ha.html

New Italian Article on the Tuscar

McGonigle Watches — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:01:14 +0000

We met the very nice Massimo Scalese from Orologidiclasse.com at Basel this year. Here is a good article in Italian about the Tuscar

http://www.orologidiclasse.com/2011/mcgonigle-tuscar-un-cuore-di-manifattura/

Radio Interview

McGonigle Watches — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:09:43 +0000

John is being interviewed today by WhatTimeRadio, a web radio station about watches and the people who love them. Listen in today at 4.30pm CET -http://tiny.cc/geuto

Tuscar Launch

McGonigle Watches — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:14:26 +0000

We would like to thank you all for your patience and tomorrow (Tuesday) the waiting will be over as we will be officially launching the real-life Tuscar. Stay turned!

Basel 2011

McGonigle Watches — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:20:33 +0000

We will be back at the Basle Fair this year, and back with a bang! Come see us and our new watch at the AHCI stand.