Tuscar Banu, the third timekeeper from the Irish-Swiss brand McGonigle is run by John and Stephen McGonigle who have both worked for some of industry's most prestigious firms. As with their previous timepieces, the third one is also made using a caliber that was used only once in-house. Alberto Papi, a legendary figure in the watch world, collaborated with Tuscar Banu to create the movement with a large weight exposed through a skeletonized section. Rolex Datejust Replica is a striking Haute Horlogerie watch with demanding finishes. It comes in a red gold case. The watch is limited to 20 pieces, and costs just under $60,000.
Before establishing their workshops in Switzerland and Ireland, Jonh and Stephen McGonigle had already worked for some of top watchmaking brands. John studied at the Irish Swiss Institute of Horology and WOSTEP in Neuchatel. He is a member of AHCI, which brings together the most influential independent timekeepers. He gained his experience with Audemars Piguet,Rolex Datejust Replica where he produced timekeepers that had intricate features, such as minute repeaters and perpetual calendars. John McGonigle later developed prototypes for Cristophe claret, and his work expanded to include Grande Complications and Automata, as well as striking mechanisms with Westminister Chimes.
Stephen McGonigle is the younger brother of Athlone born McGonigle. He has a similar impressive background in the industry. Stephen, who is still a candidate to join the AHCI and has also studied at the Irish Swiss Institute of Horologyand in Dublin, as well as a stint with Cristophe Claret, also received his education there. He was also involved with Breguet and Frank Muller. Both brothers also worked on repairing and maintaining antique clocks and watches.
Irish-Swiss Watchmaking BrandJohn McGonigle and Stephen McGonigle opened their own brand in 2007, the same year they released their first model, which included a tourbillon. Mcgonigle has recently revealed the Tuscar One In Ten Skeletonized Model. Tuscar Banu, which was first unveiled in the spring, is the only third model of the brand. It is distinguished by its creation of time-only watch with proprietary movements and demanding finishes.
Tuscar Banu is a name derived from Gaelic. The term "tuscar", which refers to a group of rocks and a lighthouse, is the first part that one can see when approaching Ireland from the east. "Banu" means simply "dawn". Tuscar Banu has some of the same technical features as the first, more complex tourbillon of the brand.mido replica It also shares some of its aesthetical aspects. The lower part of its face is partly skeletonized. The dial's upper section is clear sapphire with a circular graining and raised Arabic numerals. This adds to its three-dimensional look. The steel hands are also hand-polished and have arrow-shaped tips in rose gold with beveled, grained, and beveled finishes.
Tuscar Banu, like the other timepieces in the McGonigle collection, has a 43mm wide housing with an elliptical form and slightly flared edges. The lugs are slightly curved on the outside, and there is a tapered crown that has grips to make it easier to handle. The housing is made from 18K gold. It has a waterproofness of up to 30 meters, and includes sapphire crystals that are glare proofed on the front and rear.