McManus Watches - they're back!

**Lampoc** · 26th August 2018, 13:26

He's back! Wannabe watchmaker and pimp, John McManus, has a new line of fantastic timepieces over at his website http://mcmanuswatches.com/

For those that don't remember John, he's the guy behind the infamous McManus Amphibia - an all Irish watch made in Russia notable for it's superiority to the vast majority of Swiss watches due to a higher number of jewels. More details can be found here: https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...er-of-the-week . It now seems that the poor saps who did back his kickstarter campaign have been royally screwed out of their money: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...-irel/comments

Anyway, let's not let a minor scamming get in the way of the new timepieces - the imaginatively named M 6105-8110, M 2824-2 and M 2836-2 GMT

First up, let's take a look at the M 2824-2 - a 200m diver with an automatic movement (I forget which one). Said by McManus to be "a homage to the Rolex Submariner 6538" this watch is a "Tudor Black Bay quality level piece, but at a Steinhart Ocean One price" and will set you back a mere £450. Assuming you ever receive it anyway. Check out the "design elements from the Rolex Submariner 5517 Milsub; minute bezel markings, and sword hands"! Manufactured in Switzerland. Not China. Definitely NOT China.

Next up is the M 2836-2 GMT - a homage to the legendary Squale GMT. John "wanted to produce a better value piece than the Black Bay GMT which retails at 3740 Euro. So our M 2836-2 GMT is 600 Euro.". Yes - only 600 Euros. I for one can certainly see these bad boys being flipped on Sales Corner for serious profits. Move over forum BLNR meltdowns - here's comes the M 2836 GMT!

Finally there's a Seiko 6105-8110 knock off but I'm already bored and the Belgian Grand Prix starts soon. Vietnam, Martin Sheen etc. Read it for yourself:

If you have recently had a full or partial lobotomy and are seriously considering buying a McManus watch please note: "watches that are taken into shower, bathtub, hot tub or any other not natural base are excluded from return or refund. They can be returned for repair but shipping fee and repair costs will be charged.". Seriously - have a good look at the website. It's bloody hilarious.

**Papa Hotel** · 26th August 2018, 13:42

I wonder what ETA and Seiko might have to say about his model naming conventions. That is, if the pillock had two pennies to rub together.

**Tetlee** · 26th August 2018, 14:03

Originally Posted by Lampoc

It now seems that the poor saps who did back his kickstarter campaign have been royally screwed out of their money: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...-irel/comments

I think I'm more shocked that anyone actually backed it!

**berin** · 26th August 2018, 16:26

Originally Posted by Tetlee

I think I'm more shocked that anyone actually backed it!

I’m not surprised. Look at all the other rubbish on these kick starter sites. Stuff like key rings, sunglasses and umbrellas!

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**gcleminson** · 27th August 2018, 19:55

Sad to see he didn’t use the logo. There’s just no helping some people.

**Mj2k** · 27th August 2018, 21:51

Originally Posted by gcleminson

Sad to see he didn’t use the logo I created for him. There’s just no helping some people.

Utter villain. Am sure based on the TZ powers he can be hunted down. I’ve not got the skills to do that, but my contact ends in October and certainly will have a few hours a day to waste his time!!

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**firefoxed** · 27th August 2018, 22:36

This guy is a total piece of shit.

On a local sales website in Ireland he thinks it's funny to make full price offers for watches and then to quote him....

"PM me your address. I will send my friends down to collect it from your home. Regards"

**893bet** · 26th August 2018, 16:13

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/v...c-dive-watch#/

Looks like he is still at it......

I apologise on behalf of Ireland over this bloody shyster.

**Wallasey Runner** · 26th August 2018, 16:19

A GMT with a Pepsi insert and Milsub hands - an interesting combination.

**stelmo01** · 27th August 2018, 22:49

How has he not been done for fraud - are the Gardaí involved?

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**ejtrent** · 27th August 2018, 22:53

Originally Posted by stelmo01

How has he not been done for fraud - are the Gardaí involved?

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They need to be, I guess kickstarter and indiegogo have terms that mean they can waive liability?

**firefoxed** · 27th August 2018, 23:09

He sold an Omega Seamaster Pro on eBay earlier in the year and didn't bother shipping the watch. Took the seller weeks to get his money back through PayPal. I don't think he ever intended to ship the watch and was just using it as a means to raise cash temporarily. Kinda like a PayPal loan.

**ejtrent** · 27th August 2018, 23:15

Originally Posted by firefoxed

He sold an Omega Seamaster Pro on eBay earlier in the year and didn't bother shipping the watch. Took the seller weeks to get his money back through PayPal. I don't think he ever intended to ship the watch and was just using it as a means to raise cash temporarily. Kinda like a PayPal loan.

Jesus Christ! Well let’s do our best to let people know - strange really as enthusiasts should be his main market!

**893bet** · 12th May 2019, 20:37

https://youtu.be/wDeZGmKZiAc

**Mj2k** · 28th August 2018, 16:00

Facebook page for his watches must surely open up some prime trolling opportunities?

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**Siysiy** · 28th August 2018, 16:35

open the floodgates!

**Lampoc** · 28th August 2018, 17:14

Originally Posted by Mj2k

Facebook page for his watches must surely open up some prime trolling opportunities?

I've made a start. Does anyone know his eBay username?

**Mj2k** · 28th August 2018, 17:58

Originally Posted by Lampoc

I've made a start. Does anyone know his eBay username?

Assuming you must the the GMT question?

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**Lampoc** · 28th August 2018, 17:59

Originally Posted by Mj2k

Assuming you must the the GMT question?

;)

**firefoxed** · 29th August 2018, 16:50

Originally Posted by Lampoc

I've made a start. Does anyone know his eBay username?

He closed it down after stiffing the guy for the Planet Ocean https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/carrick-on-shannon

**Mj2k** · 28th August 2018, 18:01

Is it wrong to simply post the link to kickstart, I know he will simply delete it; can it remain under the ‘visitors comments’ or are those controlled by him also?

Not really up to speed with FB tbh

Love his comment on sh*tter brand for Invicta, the cheek of him.

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**Lampoc** · 28th August 2018, 18:23

Well, that was short-lived. My comments have already been deleted plus I'm unable to post or like any more on his page . I think it might have been my "I've always liked Good Morning Time watches" remark which gave the game away.

edit: I reckon he's seen this thread - it's on the first page when you google "mcmanus watches". Hi John you scamming tw*t!

**Mj2k** · 28th August 2018, 19:18

Guessing my mc mANUS reference to Kickstarter and Vostok will last equally as long. Oh well!

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**Isobel** · 5th September 2019, 19:01

Classy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD9c6I3196A

**Lampoc** · 5th September 2019, 19:10

Originally Posted by Isobel

Classy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD9c6I3196A

Crikey, how many youtube channels does McAnus have now? I love how he seems so concerned about a watch company that scams people - no mention of his own scumbag outfit though!

**Tetlee** · 5th September 2019, 19:52

Originally Posted by Isobel

Classy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD9c6I3196A

I've seen other videos with this guy, thought the voice sounded familiar and those "tut"s between sentences confirmed it.

**Mj2k** · 28th August 2018, 19:21

And gone already, what a tool.

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**PreacherCain** · 28th August 2018, 21:30

Indeed, he truly puts the “anus” in “McManus watches”.

I assume that the more mentions McManus Watches have in the context of his being a scamming, er, anus, the better, from Google’s perspective.

McManus watches.

**Tiny** · 29th August 2018, 08:05

This: https://www.irishexaminer.com/irelan...ne-245941.html

Followed by this: http://www.donegaldaily.com/2014/07/...ute-organiser/

**Onelasttime** · 29th August 2018, 08:11

Originally Posted by Tiny

This: https://www.irishexaminer.com/irelan...ne-245941.html

Followed by this: http://www.donegaldaily.com/2014/07/...ute-organiser/

So is he making my Amphibia or what? What a tool

**PreacherCain** · 29th August 2018, 08:37

The story that keeps on giving.

**Tiny** · 31st August 2018, 19:37

Originally Posted by Onelasttime

So is he making my Amphibia or what? What a tool

Has anyone ever received any watch from Mcm****, or know of anyone who has?

**33JS** · 29th August 2018, 16:20

He posted one of those hooky SAS issued Subs on Facebook the other day. The post disappeared before I could comment though he was being called out on it...

**33JS** · 29th August 2018, 17:11

"Mcmanus watches" on Facebook...

**Mj2k** · 29th August 2018, 20:00

It appears my post is still there but evidently did it on an older post& I couldn’t find it before. Amazed it’s still there.

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**Fezz** · 30th August 2018, 16:54

This guy is really a piece of work... Look at this post he made about bark&jack

**hughtrimble** · 30th August 2018, 17:00

Wow! Not a nice chap.
Bark and Jack is just a harmless and high quality channel, not sure why he'd react like that to it? Unless it's highlighted the scammery of McManus? Not that that would justify that onslaught, but I could at least see why he'd chosen to attack like that.

**Fezz** · 30th August 2018, 17:34

Originally Posted by hughtrimble

Wow! Not a nice chap.
Bark and Jack is just a harmless and high quality channel, not sure why he'd react like that to it? Unless it's highlighted the scammery of McManus? Not that that would justify that onslaught, but I could at least see why he'd chosen to attack like that.

Yeah Adrian seems like a really cool guy and I quite enjoy his videos. I'm not aware of him saying anything about McManus, but that would be a good explanation for this post

**ChrisA** · 30th August 2018, 17:16

Originally Posted by Fezz

This guy is really a piece of work... Look at this post he made about bark&jack

Oh so that's the post that caused all the fuss!

**Isobel** · 13th October 2019, 19:42

Incredible growth in sub subscriber numbers without any real increase in views or comments, in the last week subs added only in even tens which is odd. You got to buy the more expensive subs John then look more organic.

**Tetlee** · 30th August 2018, 17:47

Originally Posted by Fezz

This guy is really a piece of work... Look at this post he made about bark&jack

What an ironic post from a man that fits a new dial and bezel onto a vostok and calls it his own.

**Fezz** · 30th August 2018, 17:52

Originally Posted by Tetlee

What an ironic post from a man that fits a new dial and bezel onto a vostok and calls it his own.

I had to really hold back to not get involved in a keyboard war in the comments with him

**magirus** · 30th August 2018, 19:29

I'd get that Facebook screengrab deleted ASAP, and the quoting of it, this being a public area of the forum.

**Isobel** · 17th November 2019, 21:29

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTO..._as=subscriber

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgWG7CxgjgY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FcJ4i6OAvA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXcGsZF83TM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se-YK3e7Y-c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdKxS3z9SEQ&t=33s

**Isobel** · 22nd October 2019, 14:00

Yes I have a watch collection, but this avatar is not for that purpose.

The livestream was a roaring success. There was the two presenters and 16 Trolls. The livestream is up for all to see, the comments were deleted but thankfully the internet has a long memory see attached. For anyone interested in this topic it was hilarious.

**Isobel** · 5th October 2019, 11:52

Just google Narcissistic personality disorder, I think a more perfect description of McmAnus is impossible. Problem is he makes a lot of enemies along the way, the watch community is full of alpha males, a lot of whom have long memories.. John is smart enough in some ways, but not half as smart as he thinks he is. Failure is always from some external source and this absolves him from responsibility.

From the internet : Narcissistic personality disorder — one of several types of personality disorders — is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that's vulnerable to the slightest criticism.

A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school or financial affairs. People with narcissistic personality disorder may be generally unhappy and disappointed when they're not given the special favors or admiration they believe they deserve. They may find their relationships unfulfilling, and others may not enjoy being around them.

Signs and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder and the severity of symptoms vary. People with the disorder can:

Have an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Have a sense of entitlement and require constant, excessive admiration
Expect to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
Exaggerate achievements and talents
Be preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
Believe they are superior and can only associate with equally special people
Monopolize conversations and belittle or look down on people they perceive as inferior
Expect special favors and unquestioning compliance with their expectations
Take advantage of others to get what they want
Have an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
Be envious of others and believe others envy them
Behave in an arrogant or haughty manner, coming across as conceited, boastful and pretentious
Insist on having the best of everything — for instance, the best car or office
At the same time, people with narcissistic personality disorder have trouble handling anything they perceive as criticism, and they can:

Become impatient or angry when they don't receive special treatment
Have significant interpersonal problems and easily feel slighted
React with rage or contempt and try to belittle the other person to make themselves appear superior
Have difficulty regulating emotions and behavior
Experience major problems dealing with stress and adapting to change
Feel depressed and moody because they fall short of perfection
Have secret feelings of insecurity, shame, vulnerability and humiliation

Here is a few posts he has made about being a social welfare scrounger. (retired at 40 my arse) from an ex pats forum. Got banned from this forum too. Sean MacMaghnuis is the Gaelic for John McManus

https://britishexpats.com/forum/repu.../#post10553657

https://britishexpats.com/forum/repu...ere-he-792782/

**markrlondon** · 5th October 2019, 12:59

Originally Posted by Isobel

Failure is always from some external source and this absolves him from responsibility.

Very true for this type of personality.

Originally Posted by Isobel

Here is a few posts he has made about being a social welfare scrounger. (retired at 40 my arse) from an ex pats forum. Got banned from this forum too.

https://britishexpats.com/forum/repu.../#post10553657

https://britishexpats.com/forum/repu...ere-he-792782/

These are very informative. Thank you!

**Mj2k** · 30th August 2018, 17:20

Someone on here is a legend, with what I am assuming is a new profile. Brilliant.

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**Isobel** · 19th October 2019, 09:43

Live stream planned for tomorrow. Should be very enjoyable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL5xSnrj0Ts

**magirus** · 20th October 2019, 07:35

Originally Posted by Isobel

Live stream planned for tomorrow. Should be very enjoyable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL5xSnrj0Ts

I'm sure it will be. By the way, what do you have in your watch collection? I was just wondering, what with this being a forum of watch owners.

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