Quick note: for some reason I still receive emails asking why I cover watches on McGST and not just tech, despite the fact that I mentioned a few times that this is not just a tech site. Well, I do… Read More ›
Watches
The Swiss Alp Final Upgrade
Taking a closer look at that “spinning” seconds subdial gives us an interesting view as to how differently Vantablack behaves compared to more typical dial materials. Under the close inspection of a loupe or macro lens, there appears to be… Read More ›
Tissot’s PRX
Tissot’s reissue has been given the reference PRX 40 205 and its three colour variants offer a “contemporary interpretation” of the original. The core idea remains unchanged: it’s quartz, it’s no-nonsense, it’s simple enough to go with anything – yet… Read More ›
Time to Walk
Apple Fitness+ subscribers will be able to open the Workout app on an Apple Watch, select Time to Walk, and choose from one of the audio stories to listen to during their walk. The feature will likely extend to wheelchair… Read More ›
Joe Biden’s watch
The Rolex Datejust appears to be a new piece for Biden, and as far as the achievement-to-reward ratio goes, I don’t think I’d classify the Datejust as “excessive.” It’s definitely not Biden’s first watch, as he’s famously been seen wearing… Read More ›
It might be the only way to remember…
The watches run, but without the recalibration, do not always keep accurate time. They can also fail after a relatively short period. “Their whole process takes just 45 minutes,” says Kivel. “There is absolutely no way they can clean and… Read More ›
The YEMA DIGIDISC
Back in the 1970’s, YEMA launched its first revolving disc watch collection which was highly sought-after by Japanese YEMA fans. This contemporary DIGIDISC Japan Edition uses YEMA’s automatic In-house Caliber to produce a (semi) digital time display using discs that… Read More ›
Retro Watches
Another Christmas present, this time from Joanne, was the Retro Watches: The Modern Collector’s Guide book. It is under £15 to purchase, which is a crazy price considering the quality of the book materials and the content, and it really… Read More ›
REVERSO TRIBUTE DUOFACE FAGLIANO
Jaeger-LeCoultre reinterprets one of its most admired models. Issued in a limited edition of 190 pieces, with a burgundy dial and pink gold case, the Reverso Tribute Duoface Fagliano pays tribute to its rare and timeless design. This Reverso embodies… Read More ›
The Year That Warped Time
There’s a science to the perception of time. We’ve all got an “internal clock,” and have memory that helps measure duration and distance between events. There’s a word, zeitgeber, to describe those natural occurrences (like sunlight and seasons) by which our circadian… Read More ›
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