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Happy Birthday to Mr John McGonigle!
Happy 45th anniversary John! And thanks for creating these fascinating watches inspired by the Celtic culture!
A picture of John I took in 2007 with the Tourbillon on the wrist:
The Tourbillon:
And the Tuscar:
I love these arrow hands...
Fx
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Explore the Oileán HB-1 by John McGonigle, a manual-wind chronograph with triple calendar and moonphase. Discover its Valjoux 88 movement and the unique story behind this independent Irish watchmaker.
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Independents
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Happy Birthday to Mr John McGonigle!
Happy 45th anniversary John! And thanks for creating these fascinating watches inspired by the Celtic culture! A picture of John I took in 2007 with the Tourbillon on the wrist: The Tourbillon: And the Tuscar: I love these arrow hands... Fx ...
Happy Birthday, fella !
...thought of you last week when I was having a pint of the black stuff in Le Cerf pub...! Hope all is well in the Emerald isle. Ciao mate
Excellent!...
Another excuse to roll out this photo of the man himself, taken when he was a mere 44... Happy birthday John! Cheers, pplater. ...
