Replica Expensive Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU Watch


Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU Watch Watch Releases

This month, Ball Watches Devgru Replica Watch Company is introducing their latest model and offering an exclusive pre-order price for watch fans to take advantage of. The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU is the newest addition to Ball’s Hydrocarbon line-up and a watch that was developed with direct input from the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Team Six – hence, the name DEVGRU. Like many of Ball’s previous developments, you can expect robust construction, a tritium gas micro tube light show, and a sporty design you can take anywhere. But, what makes the Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU so special is the new patented case and movement technology that allows the watch to withstand a 10 meter free fall without damage.

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World time complications as noticed in this timepiece are now common but also very useful and easy. They rely on two components. First is a disc that displays a 24-hour scale which rotates once each day. Second is a list of reference cities on the outside periphery that may ideally be transferred. This is to help people set their local time. What people do in order to read the time in other time zones is beginning at the top with the local time and then look around on the dial to get the mention city name that reflects the time zone they would like to know. All they need to do would be to see what the hour will be about the disk where it meets the time zone you want to mention. See? It’s actually straightforward and effective.Given its ease, this type of complication doesn’t have to cost a lot. Sure you can spent upwards of $10,000 for a watch on this feature, but if you spend that much, I expect you’re becoming more that you’re seeking aside from this feature since it can be seen for a lot less. Along with Ball, brands such as Frédérique Continuous and Alpina have quite affordable world timer watches using more conventional styles.

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU Watch Watch Releases

For years, Ball’s SpringLOCK system technology has served to protect their watches from immense force. In the Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU, the system has been redesigned and paired with a new SpringSEAL for enhanced accuracy and an elastomer ring to protect the movement. More specifically, the SpringSEAL is actually meant to guard the regulator assembly so it doesn’t shift upon impact and in turn, this prevents the need to re-regulate the movement after a fall. This works together with the elastomer ring – which comes in grey or red – that isolates and secures the entire movement from impact.

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Compared to many of the other models in the collection, the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU is slightly more restrained in terms of design. The stainless steel case measures 42mm wide, offers 100m of water resistance, and features an AR-coated sapphire crystal. Because of the new technology Ball has implemented here, the watch is shock-resistant to 50,000 Gs and anti-magnetic to 4,800A/m. It’s also worth taking a look at the crown, which was also redesigned to further enhance the watch’s protective features.

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The crown assembly extends far beyond the case and features a fold-over mechanism that protects the crown from impact. Because some of the worst falls a watch can experience typically result in extreme damage to the crown, Ball Watch Johor Bahru Replica wanted to put a system in place to protect it much like the elastomer ring for the movement. The lines are clean and the mechanism functions smoothly for quick access to the time-setting options.

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU Watch Watch Releases

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU Watch Watch Releases

The dial of the Ball Watch Kl Replica Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU comes in either black or blue and is also extremely legible. In a way, it’s more minimal than some of Ball’s other offerings with a basic time-only display and a framed day-date window at 3 o’clock.  14 tritium gas micro tubes can be found throughout the hands and markers and provide low-light visibility for around 25 years without the need for external light charging. It’s a Ball signature in many ways and speaks to the practicality of the watch as well as the overall purpose-built design.

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU Watch Watch Releases

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU Watch Watch Releases

The movement is Ball’s RR1102-SL caliber, which is in fact a ETA 2836-2. This makes servicing easy and the wearer can feel safe in knowing that it is a reliable movement that will provide care-free and accurate operation for years. Plus, the added protection of the SpringSEAL and the SpringLOCK systems make it a solid option for a long lasting sports watch.

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU Watch Watch Releases

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU Watch Watch Releases

The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU can be ordered in a plain stainless steel case or stainless steel with titanium carbide coating. These options paired with the choice of dial colors, elastomer ring colors, and a rubber strap or tapered stainless steel bracelet offer plenty of visual combinations to choose from. Currently, Ball is also offering complimentary engraving and serial number selection. The pre-order pricing for the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU is $1,199 for stainless steel and $1,349 for stainless steel with titanium carbide coating. The watch will also be limited to 1,000 pieces and the special pre-order will end on October 31st, 2017. ballwatch.com

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Eta Movement Replica Watches Ball For BMW TMT Chronometer Watch Taking Preorders


Ball For BMW TMT Chronometer Watch Taking Preorders Watch Releases

The new Ball for BMW TMT Chronometer watch incorporates the mechanical thermometer seen on some other Ball timepieces while remaining very consistent within the Ball for BMW family. It also shows in various ways how Ball is responding to the details and specs enthusiasts want, as well as adapting to the online retail reality. With a very cool looking piece that’ll please fans, Ball is sweetening the pot with an early preorder that allows you to get the limited-edition Ball for BMW TMT Chronometer watch for almost 50% of its eventual retail price.

Ball For BMW TMT Chronometer Watch Taking Preorders Watch Releases

Ball’s Temperature Measurement technology (TMT) refers to a proprietary module added to, we believe, the ETA 2892 automatic movement for this watch, now called the BALL RR1601-C. Ball Watch Hydrocarbon Nedu Replica explains that its system which uses a “spiral bimetallic thermometer” is more accurate than thermometers on watches that came before it, and claims to be able to measure the environment’s temperature from –31°F to 113°F (–35°C to 45°C), with an accuracy of 97%, or a “precision range of within +10°F.” Ball notes the engineering challenge of keeping the movement 5.1mm thick with the addition of the module’s temperature-measuring coil. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like this part of the movement is viewable through the display caseback, though it makes sense that you would want it closer to the dial and away from the wrist.

Ball For BMW TMT Chronometer Watch Taking Preorders Watch Releases

We have seen this technology (and layout, including the date window at 1 o’clock), for instance, in the Ball Watch Deepquest Replica Trainmaster Kelvin watch (reviewed here by Patrick Kansa). Temperature always seemed like a cool thing to be able to reference from one’s wrist to me, but I have wondered how it might be affected by body heat. It should at least be fun to see the hand move as you go inside or outside, as well as to point to your wrist as you complain about the weather.

Ball For BMW TMT Chronometer Watch Taking Preorders Watch Releases

aBlogtoWatch has been enthusiastic about the Ball Watch 125 Year Anniversary Replica for BMW line from early on, and it is nice to see a well-executed design continuity develop across the range. I consider it to be successful at evoking a sleek, modern automotive vibe. There have been a chronograph, a power reserve, a GMT, and a couple of basic three-hand-plus-date watches, all limited editions and all COSC chronometer-certified, just like this one.

Ball For BMW TMT Chronometer Watch Taking Preorders Watch Releases

As the caseback indicates, and probably enhanced by using a solid caseback, the 8 Ball Watches Replica is rated as antimagnetic. Obviously, I am not going to just trust Ball with this so I chose to magnetize the watch and see just how much it would take.Just kidding. Here you get a fantastic view of the blue sky from the crystal of this watch.Despite the use of a buckle, I found this to be among the greatest leather straps I have worn.The black alligator has a great deal of personality and just the perfect amount of pliancy.The seem just compliments the Ball so perfectly.As I mentioned, this watch employs a buckle instead of a deployant clasp, but what a great looking buckle. If I can’t have a deployant, I need this.I did briefly wear the Ball RLC and found it to be quite comfortable and one of the best leather straps I have worn. I’m very impressed with all the wear comfort of this watch. Add a deployant and it would happen to be perfect.The 2836 is basically a version of the ultra-popular 2824 with an additional day complication. The COSC rating ensures accuracy to over +6/-4 moments every day. In the brief time I had the watch, I unscientifically quantified an excellent +2 daily. Remember, however, that those numbers were dial up and off-wrist, meaning that I likely would have attained slightly greater numbers if I had been wearing this view each day, and awarded a potential fracture in time. These are basically the very same amounts one could expect to see on a much more expensive Rolex or Omega.

Anti-reflective sapphire crystal up front, of course, and the caseback is also sapphire, which seems only appropriate for viewing a certified chronometer movement. For durability, the Ball Watches Where To Buy Replica for BMW TMT Chronometer Ball also includes the brand’s patented anti-shock “Amortiser” system and is antimagnetic to 4,800A/m. It would hardly be a Ball watch without the use of glowing tritium tubes they are known for – here, 14 of them in use. That’s a lot of enthusiasts’ boxes checked.

Ball For BMW TMT Chronometer Watch Taking Preorders Watch Releases

This Ball Watches Singapore Price Replica for BMW TMT Chronometer watch comes in a black DLC-coated, 100m-water-resistant, 44mm by 13.25mm steel case on a latex strap. While some other BMW models came with a couple variations of dial color and case finishing, the Ball for BMW TMT Chronometer has a black dial with blue accents and a grille-like dial texture, consisting of only two references: one for Fahrenheit and one for Celsius. Happily, though, among some other available customizations, you can order with or without the BMW logo on the dial as part of the promotion.

Ball For BMW TMT Chronometer Watch Taking Preorders Watch Releases

Ball for BMW TMT Chronometer watch options with and without the BMW logo on the dial.

We are accustomed to seeing small independent brands and startups using crowdfunding platforms with preorder discounts to fund projects. Retailers that have exclusive limited editions from larger brands use the preorder model sometimes also, but this approach from an established Swiss company like Ball seems very progressive. When Ariel discussed the Ball for BMW GMT (hands-on) recently, he referred to Ball’s retail strategy as the future of the watch industry (see that article for further discussion).

Ball For BMW TMT Chronometer Watch Taking Preorders Watch Releases

Limited to 1,000 pieces, the Ball for BMW TMT Chronometer is available for preorder until August 31, 2016. When ordering, one can opt for a dial with or without the BMW logo, choose from available production numbers, and personalize the caseback with an engraving. Preorder price is US$1,999, and full retail price will be US$3,699. We look forward to more like this from Ball. ballwatch.com

Replica Watches Buy Online Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review


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I never assumed that a world timer dive watch would be useful, but consider the fact that it is popular enough for Ball watches to have produced a second run of them. It was several years ago that Ball originally released the Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime, and earlier in 2016 they came out with a slightly tweaked version which is the Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime watch that you see before you.

The old Diver Worldtime is similar enough that I wouldn’t have reviewed the watch twice. Since this is the first review of such a watch, we can bulk the old and the new together. What they updated for the reference DG2022A-S3AJ-BK / DG2022A-P3AJ-BK Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime watch is really just the dial. Compared to the original from 2010, the 2016 versions look a bit more sporty and legible, in my opinion, but the differences for the new version are rather small. Ball points to the fact that the new versions have updated technology, but what exactly that means is unclear.

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

Ball indicates that the technology which offers the world time complication is in-house. That is because they built a module over a base Swiss ETA automatic movement which combine to form the Ball Watches Models Replica caliber RR1501. In addition to the time, date, and day of the week, the movement has a 24-hour world time indication ring that’s popular on both sport and dress watches these days. With that said, world time watches of this ilk have historically been exclusively in the domain of dress watches. It was brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Girard-Perregaux that helped make this very useful type of complication something people wanted to see in sport watches.

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

World time complications as seen in this timepiece are now common but also very useful and simple. They rely on two elements. First is a disc that displays a 24-hour scale which rotates once each day. Second is a list of reference cities on the outer periphery that can ideally be moved. This is to help people set their local time. What people do in order to read the time in other time zones is start at the top with the local time and then look around on the dial for the reference city name that reflects the time zone they want to know. All they need to do is look and see what the hour is on the disc where it meets the time zone you want to reference. The minute hand on the main dial is used to read the minutes. See? It is really simple and effective.

Given its simplicity, such a complication doesn’t need to cost a lot. Sure you can spent upwards of $10,000 for a watch with this feature, but if you spend that much, I hope you are getting more that you are seeking aside from this feature since it can be found for a lot less. In addition to Ball, brands like Frédérique Constant and Alpina have quite affordable world timer watches with more traditional styles.

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

What makes the Ball Watches Youtube Replica Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime a funny watch is that the world time complication isn’t one that you’d normally find in a dive watch. Historic absence alone is not a good reason to dismiss it, but you have to know that this isn’t the type of thing you’d immediately need whilst underwater. With that said, most people who own high-end dive watches these days clearly aren’t spending a lot of time underwater with them. So given that a lot of people like sporty dive watches for daily wear, and because the world time complication is convenient, the marriage of these elements begins to make sense.

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

Dial design for the Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime is where a lot of the novelty in this model is, and what you have even more of now is a modern look with some minor decorative flair. Ball does a decent job of giving the dial a three-dimensional look given the various layers and splashes of red which add some color. Gone are the more traditional-looking sun and moon symbols on the world time ring which is now just black and white in order to represent day and night times.

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

Another interesting feature is that the internal rotating diver’s timing bezel doubles as the world time reference city ring. That is clever, but it does mean that you’ll find it challenging to use both the world time complication as well as the countdown timer on the internal bezel. It isn’t a big deal, but it is worth knowing about in the event you are someone who actually does need to use these features together.

Of course, this is a Ball Watches Shackleton Replica watch, and with that comes the use of Tritium gas tubes for darkness lighting. Ball offers a full array of tubes in the hands, hour markers, and in the rotating internal timing bezel. Looking at this and other watches with tritium tubes in the dark is always very cool.

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

Both versions are carefully balanced and even the larger version is meant to wear comfortably as a result of the situation’s lightweight properties. A massive crown allows for simple operation plus a durable scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with date magnifier rounds out from CarboLIGHT’s slick layout. Both ends nicely highlight the carbon fiber case composite and the screen is as simple as they come. Large baton indicators mark the hours and large sword palms are used for fast and easy legibility. Here, we also see a Is Ball Watch Worth Buying Replica signature — self-powered miniature gas lighting tubes that require no outside charging.Another standout characteristic is the motion, which is a COSC chronometer certified automatic grade Ball RR1103-C. Apart from the highly precise nature of the movement, the added Amortiser® system helps protect it from lateral impacts.

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

The simple, brushed case is in steel, 45mm wide, 15.4mm thick, and water resistant to 300 meters. With the look and feel of a serious tool watch, this is Ball at its best, with something solid, bold, and masculine without being very loud. Ball also promises shock resistance to 5,000 Gs and anti-magnetic performance up to 4,800 A/m. I wouldn’t call this the prettiest watch in the world, but the design grows on you like a useful truck. You may have not chosen it for its looks, but its utility and confidence quickly endear themselves to you.

While the core Ball product works well, some of their existing case designs such as the Master II are getting a bit old and could use some updating. There is a classic appeal to it since it is technically modern but with traditional proportions. However, I feel like I want a bit more edginess from the design to match the contemporary feeling of the dial.

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

The outside of the case has screw-down crowns for both the main crown and the upper crown that controls the rotating inner bezel. I do quite like the Engineer Master II matching steel bracelet, but on the black rubber strap it doesn’t look so bad either and is really comfortable. I actually think a lot of people would prefer to wear it that way. With that said, the difference in price between the version of the Diver Worldtime on the strap and the bracelet is just $100. So if you get the watch, it is probably best to choose the version with the bracelet and then just buy a strap to have it as an option, since that is cheaper than getting an optional bracelet.

Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Watch Review Wrist Time Reviews

If you like the looks of the dial and appreciate what Ball is trying to do with this product, then I think a lot of people will find the Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime a surprisingly useful timepiece. This is especially true for regular travelers who want something cool, sporty, not particularly showy, and that doesn’t look like most other world time watches. Pricing for the Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime reference DG2022A-S3AJ-BK / DG2022A-P3AJ-BK watches is $2,899 on the rubber strap, and $2,999 on the steel bracelet. ballwatch.com

Necessary Data
>Brand: Ball
>Model: Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime
>Price: $2,899-$2,999
>Size: 45mm wide
>Would reviewer personally wear it: Yes.
>Friend we’d recommend it to first: Traveler who wants a unique piece that isn’t particularly loud.
>Best characteristic of watch: Surprisingly functional and good-looking.
>Worst characteristic of watch: Case design can use some updating.

Replica Guide Trusted Dealers Ball Engineer III Bronze Star & Silver Star Watches


Ball Engineer III Bronze Star & Silver Star Watches Watch Releases

Ball Watch Co. is a brand that constantly delivers in terms of variety, quality, and value. The Ball Engineer III Bronze Star and Silver Star watches offer a no-nonsense option for anyone that’s interested in a solid pilot’s watch. And let’s face it – that’s a whole lot of us. These new models feature Ball’s SpringLOCK and Amortiser systems, which help reduce the effects of shock while facilitating accurate timekeeping. Additionally, Ball is offering a limited-edition version of the Ball Engineer III Bronze Star model which is the first Ball timepiece ever to be available in bronze.

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Ball’s Engineer III series consists of honest and highly legible pilot’s watches that are packed with a range of in-house technology. In addition to the SpringLOCK technology, which cuts back on balance spring shock impact by 66%, the watches also feature Ball’s patented Amortiser anti-shock system. This system consists of an antimagnetic ring that surrounds the movement and helps absorb any kind of shock caused by impact to the side of the case. Ball Watches Genesis Replica also includes their mu-metal antimagnetic shield. It’s an alloy built into the case comprised of nickel, iron, copper, and molybdenum that helps attract and deviate static or low-frequency magnetic interference that would otherwise affect the movement. This is the kind of effort and attention to detail that really sets the Ball Engineer III apart as a truly rugged watch.

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What gets the Review Of Ball Watches Replica Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime a funny opinion is that the entire world time complication is not one which you’d normally find at a dive watch. Historic absence alone isn’t a good reason to dismiss it, however you must understand that this isn’t the kind of thing you’d instantly need whilst underwater. With that said, most people who have high-end dive watches nowadays clearly are not spending a lot of time underwater together. So given that a whole lot of individuals like sporty dive watches for everyday wear, and because the entire world time complication is convenient, the union of these elements begins to create sense.Dial layout for the Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime is where a lot of the novelty in this model is, and what exactly you’ve even more of now is a contemporary look with a few small decorative flair. Ball does a good job of providing the dial a three-dimensional appearance given the several layers and splashes of red which add some color. Gone will be the more traditional-looking moon and sun symbols on the world time ring that’s now just black and white in order to represent night and day times.Another intriguing characteristic is that the internal rotating diver’s timing bezel doubles as the world time mention city ring. That is clever, but it will mean that you’ll find it hard to use both the world time complication in addition to the countdown timer on the internal bezel. It isn’t a big deal, but it is worth knowing about in the event you’re a person who really does need to utilize these features together.Of program, this really is really a Ball watch, and with that comes the use of Tritium gas tubes for darkness light. Ball delivers a full array of tubes at the hands, hour markers, and at the rotating internal timing bezel. Looking at this and other watches with tritium tubes in the dark is obviously very cool.

Inside the Watch Ball Drop Online Replica Engineer III you’ll find the Ball automatic caliber RR1102. It’s based off an ETA 2836 and provides reliable readings for hours, minutes, sweeping seconds, day, and date. Once again, pilot watches are all about legibility, so Ball opted for a high-contrast dial with bold Arabic numeral hour markers and an aviation-inspired handset reminiscent of what you’d see on an altimeter and other essential flight instruments. The day-date indicator features darker text over a plain white date wheel for quick reference and offers an extra element of practicality most wearers will appreciate.

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Speaking of the dial, Ball offers a range of choices to consider when deciding between the Ball Engineer III Bronze Star or Ball Engineer III Silver Star. To complement the bronze case, the Ball Engineer III Bronze Star is offered with a black dial while the Ball Engineer III Silver Star can be purchased with either a black or blue dial. All of the Ball Engineer III dial and case material combinations have something special to offer, and you’ll just have to decide on which one speaks to you the most.

Ball Engineer III Bronze Star & Silver Star Watches Watch Releases

One final thing to mention in terms of the dial is the use of Ball’s micro gas tubes. This luminescent technology can be found on all of Ball’s watches, and it glows without the need for any kind of external light source. It’s a basic, tried-and-true system that utilizes tritium gas tubes for a cool look and quick, accurate time-reading. On these Ball Engineer III watches, the tritium gas tubes are used alongside standard Super-LumiNova paint for the Arabic numeral hour markers and the seconds hand.

Ball Engineer III Bronze Star & Silver Star Watches Watch Releases

The Ball Watches Price In Uae Replica Engineer III watches also come in several case sizes, which is refreshing when it comes to pilot’s watches. The limited-edition Ball Engineer III Bronze Star will be available in a 43mm bronze case and the Ball Engineer III Silver Star, in a 40mm or 46mm stainless steel case. This gives the collection an added touch of versatility and offers a few more options for those that may typically shy away from an oversized pilot’s watch.

Ball Engineer III Bronze Star & Silver Star Watches Watch Releases

The Ball Engineer III Bronze Star will be limited to a run of 3,000 pieces and customers will be able to choose their desired number during the ordering process. Ball Watches Dubai Replica also offers custom caseback engraving for for the Ball Engineer III Bronze Star and Silver Star models as well. It’s a special touch that Ball has offered in the past, and this release is no different.

Ball Engineer III Bronze Star & Silver Star Watches Watch Releases

Now for the exciting part. Up until December 31st, 2016, Ball is offering both the Ball Engineer III Bronze Star and the Ball Engineer III Silver Star at exclusive pre-order prices. The Ball Engineer III Bronze Star will be priced for pre-order at US$1,275 and the Ball Engineer III Silver Star, at US$907 – full retail prices will be US$2,300 and US$1,650, respectively. That makes for some seriously impressive value considering what Ball offers in terms of technology and personalization. ballwatch.com

Replica At Lowest Price Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT Watch


Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT Watch Watch Releases

A brand known for offering considerable value and high-end construction in the watches they produce, Ball Watch Company is once again introducing another exciting timepiece to their growing Engineer collection. The Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is the brand’s latest model and a watch that fuses two revolutionary materials into the case construction. Here, carbon fiber and mu-metal are both used to produce a case that is ultra-light, corrosion resistant, and highly anti-magnetic. Ball refers to this as their CarboNANO technology and currently, the Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is available for a very special pre-order price.

Together with the accompanying stainless steel model – the Ball Engineer III IronLIGHT – the CarboLIGHT marks Ball’s latest plunge into the world of producing robust timepieces with innovative materials. Perhaps the model’s most standout feature is its case, which has a distinct uneven pattern that makes each watch unique. This is a distinguishing trait that’s a result of utilizing carbon, which weighs about 50% less than stainless steel and delivers a significantly lighter feel that is long-lasting. Beneath the surface, Ball Watches Leather Strap Replica also integrates a full layer of mu-metal around the movement that enables the watch to both attract and deflect static or low-frequency magnetic field lines for interference-free operation. Pair this with Ball’s Amortiser® system that protects against extreme shock, and you have a watch that can get you through anything.

Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT Watch Watch Releases

Presently, the Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is readily available for a special pre-order price of $1,299 until November 30, 2017. Like previous pre-order prices, Ball delivers complementary caseback engraving for an even more personal touch. The Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is limited to 1,000 pieces and you can learn more by going to the brand’s official site.Sponsored Articles are a form of advertising which allows sponsors to discuss useful information, messages, and provides to aBlogtoWatch subscribers in a way conventional display advertisements is frequently not best suited to. All Sponsored Posts are subject to editorial recommendations with the intention that they provide readers useful information, promotions, or tales. Rarely at this price point do you find a COSC rated motion, superb quality, double curved anti-reflective coated sapphire as well as special perks like tritium tubes in a single watch. In fact, just Ball offers such a combination.

The Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is available in both 40mm and 43mm case sizes with a thickness of 13mm. Both versions are carefully balanced and even the larger version is meant to wear comfortably thanks to the case’s lightweight properties. A large crown allows for easy operation and a durable scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with date magnifier rounds out the CarboLIGHT’s sleek design. Water resistance is 100m.

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Additionally, the Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT can be configured with both a blue or a black dial. Both finishes nicely compliment the carbon fiber case composite and the display is as simple as they come. Large baton indexes mark the hours and large sword hands are used for quick and easy legibility. Here, we also see a Ball Watches Devgru Replica signature – self-powered micro gas light tubes that require no external charging.

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Another standout feature is the movement, which is a COSC chronometer certified automatic caliber Ball Watch 18k Replica RR1103-C. The base is the ETA 2824 with a 38 hour power reserve and 28,800bph operational frequency. Besides the highly precise nature of the movement, the included Amortiser® system helps protect it from lateral impacts. Finally, the Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT comes with a calf leather strap with pin buckle or a black rubber strap for a more rugged and casual feel.

Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT Watch Watch Releases

Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT Watch Watch Releases

Currently, the Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is available for a special pre-order price of $1,299 until November 30, 2017. Like previous pre-order deals, Ball offers complementary caseback engraving for an even more personal touch. The Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is limited to 1,000 pieces and you can learn more by visiting the brand’s official site. ballwatch.com

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Replica Wholesale Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On


Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

For 2016, Ball introduces this handsome steel-cased version of the Ball Trainmaster Standard Time watch that aBlogtoWatch originally debuted in 18k rose gold back in 2013. At the time, the less than $7,500 gold-cased watch was a veritable bargain compared to the price of other gold watches out there, and its classic pocket watch style made for an enduring and friendly conservative design.

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Ball was instrumental in the formation of the American railroad industry – which relied to a large extent on everyone agreeing what time it was. The original Ball Trainmaster Standard Time was said to be a celebration of the adoption of standard time in America, which is why the timepiece has this name. Now, in 2016, the Ball Trainmaster Standard Time is back in a nicely polished steel case offered on both a matching steel bracelet or a leather strap – the price isn’t bad either.

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Anyone familiar with the look of classic turn-of-the-century utilitarian pocket watches will immediately recognize what inspired Ball to create the dial design. In fact, the dials are actually baked enamel – which, as far as I know, is very hard to find in timepieces at this price. I’ve always been fond of this dial design because of its ability to be both tranquil and elegant, but also supremely legible and utilitarian. The relaxed effectiveness of its display is a testament to good watch face design. Of course, because this is a Ball watch we are talking about, the Ball Trainmaster Standard Time dial is also fitted with self-illuminating tritium gas tubes in both the hands and next to each of the hour markers.

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Little touches on the dial are elegant, such as the fanciful way Ball designed the 7 o’clock hour marker to say “Ball & C” (Ball & Co). The dial is very classic in its execution, with a subsidiary seconds dial and blued hands. Of course, Ball does include a date window at 3 o’clock that inevitably some people will dislike, but it doesn’t bother me at all. Not that I really care about watches having a date window or not, but some people dislike them for how they can negatively affect a sense of dial symmetry.

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

One small downside to the watch (depending on your visual precision) is the painted blue hands versus flame-blued steel hands. The latter offers a better, less shiny, and more even look, as the metal itself is made blue versus being coated. With that said, the overall look is very nice for the price. I don’t think a lot of people would want a dial that is 5% better for a 30-50% price premium… there are clearly other watch choices for that.

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

As a more classic and dressy watch, the Ball Watches Melbourne Replica Trainmaster Standard Time case is sized at 39.5mm wide and is just 11.15mm thick. The case is only water resistant to 30 meters – which is odd given how “durably versatile” many Ball watches are. With that said, the Trainmaster Standard Time should be a very suitable choice for casual to formal use.

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Through a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback window, the rear of the watch offers a view of the base Swiss ETA or Sellita automatic movement which Ball refers to as their caliber RR1105-C. The movement has further been COSC Chronometer certified, which adds a bit of overall value and explains the $2,000-plus price point. The watch’s automatic movement and Chronometer certification status are memorialized via cursive text printed on the dial wrapping around the subsidiary seconds dial.

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

I personally prefer the bracelet option on the Ball Watches Fireman Replica Trainmaster Standard Time watch, but that is just my personal taste. As a dress watch that is directly inspired by turn-of-the-century pocket watches, you really can’t go wrong here unless you are interested in something a bit larger – and if you are, you might as well just get an actual turn-of-the-century pocket watch that has been converted into a wrist watch (as those do exist).

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On Hands-On

If anything, this is an excellent watch for people who are suffering from diminished visions or are just starting to learn how to read a watch with analog hands versus digital. You’d be surprised just how many people out there suffer from not being able to readily read the time on analog watches – which is nothing to be ashamed of. Digital watches are easier to read, but sadly just aren’t as sexy as analog watches. Or perhaps the Ball Watches Review Watch Snob Replica Trainmaster Standard Time is a good choice because you like the subtle “C-cup-style” crown. Price is $2,499. ballwatch.com

As promised, I am finally putting these watches together for your pleasure. A couple of disclaimers: this is not an ideal matchup. The Omega and Ball Watches My Offer Replica are all offered in similar sizes and dial colours, but these specific examples aren’t perfectly aligned. Still, the overall design and quality points can be ascertained in the photos. So what do you get for about twice the price?The resemblance is immediately evident. Though the Ball has chosen to utilize broader-spaced lines, each has chosen the vertical stripes (teak dial). Their hour markers are rather similar.The difference in lume is very obvious even in daytime light. The Omega’s blue lume is a clean white, in which the tritium tubes have a subdued green look to them. I think they both seem great.No doubt partially attributable to the Omega’s gray dial (versus the black one in the Ball), the warmth resistance is noticeably improved on the Omega.The hands and markers are both well done, but also the Omega’s are substantially more complex. Do note, but the high degree of gloss used on the interior of the Ball’s day/date display.The various choices of day windows are going to be highly divisive. Personally, I really enjoy the angular look of the Omega, but I’ll admit, the display is significantly more readable on the Ball, mostly because of its high contrast look. Additional you receive an extra complication with all the Ball.There are a few places that I think will be undeniable. To begin with, the Omega features a much prettier movement. In addition, it features a far longer power reserve, although they share the exact same 5 position adjustment and COSC score. Furthermore, the ETA-based Ball actually has a marginally smoother shave hand compared to the Omega.Here is the Aqua Terra along with the Red Label side by side, immediately after the Omega has been subjected to a bright light. In the beginning, that the Omega easily outshines the Ball.

Replica Clearance Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind


Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

The future of the watch industry is happening, but it might be easy to miss since it doesn’t necessarily come with much fanfare from the industry itself. What I am referring to is how watches are sold, specifically in terms of both price and form. So let’s talk about Ball’s new Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition watch itself, and then proceed to talk about how its pre-order sales process is a welcome glimpse at how you’ll likely be buying a good number of your high-end timepieces in the future.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

Ball has been an official partner of BMW cars for a few years now, and the timepieces they have released together have for the most part been really nicely designed. This comes from someone who isn’t even generally a big BMW fan (though I have to say that the new 7 series looks pretty nice). The Ball Watches Chicago Replica For BMW GMT Limited Edition is a collection of yet more pleasant-looking daily sport watches that will be available in six versions (this time around). That is three models in black DLC-coated steel cases and another three versions in natural steel cases matched to steel bracelets. You can choose from a slate gray, blue, or black dial option in either case style.

The BMW branding is subtle but well-done. You see a small BMW circular logo next to the date window, and that is pretty much it aside from some branding on the caseback. Note that you can actually opt to order one of these watches with or without the BMW logo – which is very interesting as well. What makes the Ball Watches Retailers Replica For BMW special is that the entire collection has a distinctive design language that makes them different from other Ball brand watches. Moreover, the design language of the Ball For BMW watches is modern and edgy, just the like the automobiles that they are meant to thematically go with. Part of that means it isn’t weird if you have a Ball For BMW watch without owning one of the cars – since that really isn’t the point, as far as I see it. Further, these feel as though they are more meant to be a design collaboration between watch and car – so if you like the philosophy behind BMW cars, you might like these watches too.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

At 42mm wide and 12.64mm thick, the Ball Watches Ebay Uk Replica For BMW GMT is a comfortable and versatile timepiece on the wrist. The relatively thin bezel allows for maximum dial space, which is both legible and expansive. Ball designed this and other Ball For BMW watches with intricate dials, even though the various textures and decorative elements don’t really get in the way of legibility. That is in part thanks to the broad hands and prominent hour markers. Note that these are of course Ball watches, which means they use self-illuminating Tritium gas tubes in both the hour markers and the hands.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

As a GMT watch, the arrow-style GMT hand that indicates a second time zone in 24-hour format is there, but not over-powering. This is a watch to indicate the local time first and, as a less important secondary feature, a timezone in another place. Actually, what I like to do a lot is synchronize the GMT hand with the local time zone so that it acts as an AM/PM indicator. An interesting design element on the dial is how the “dense” seconds indicator scale becomes more sparse on the lower 3/4 of the dial. It’s little details like that which are easy to miss, but that really add to the visual fascination and design which is worth coming back to. This is also a form of “welcome controversy” on the dial – which is intentional. The idea is to do something a bit unexpected but functional that draws the eye and evokes a sense of curiosity.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

Ball sent me an early prototype of this Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition watch with the black dial, strap, and DLC black case. I want to emphasize the fact that this is indeed a prototype watch, meaning that it is cosmetically nowhere near what the final versions will look like. I say that to explain why this piece doesn’t have AR coating on the sapphire crystal, and why you might notice things like a dirty, early production dial. Yay for me that I get to play with all these not-ready-for-primetime timepieces! I’m being sarcastic, I get the most excited about the final watches that consumers will end up actually buying – even if seeing stuff in advance of release is a cool perk of the job.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

Inside the Ball Watch 21st Century Replica For BMW GMT watch is the Ball caliber RR1201-C automatic movement. This is a base Swiss ETA or Sellita mechanical movement that has been lightly modified by Ball with a custom rotor and where each movement is given a COSC Chronometer certification. The movement operates at 4Hz (28,800 bph) and has about two days of power reserve.

Given that this is a Ball watch (and in addition to the 13 Tritium gas tubes on the dial), there are some added durability features in the case. Water resistant to 100 meters, the case is also anti-magnetic to 4,800 A/m. More interesting is the use of a special shock absorption holder ring for the movement that, in this form, is patented by Ball and referred as their Amortiser anti-shock system. The idea is to protect the movement from harsh vibrations as well as shock from light falls, etc.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

As part of this being a limited edition run of watches (of up to 1000 pieces for each model) Ball will offer to all pre-order customers the option to have a custom laser engraving on the caseback (up to 21 characters), as well as the ability to choose an available limited edition number. That isn’t super unique, but it is nice that Ball built that into the already reasonable price and offers it explicitly to its customers.

In all, you have a very competent daily wear that can be a sports or semi-formal watch depending on how you wear it. Now, let’s talk about the sales strategy that I find the most interesting, especially as I now believe this will be something ongoing that Ball will be doing. Essentially, Ball is experimenting with direct-to-consumer sales online via its website. The first time they did this was back in 2015 when selling the (then) sub-$1,000 Ball Engineer II Genesis watch (here). The way they are positioning it is as a pre-order at a lower price that will eventually “increase” when the watch is available in retail stores later. My prediction is that, in the future, the second half of that equation will go away – and even though there might be an encouraging pre-order discount, the price scheme here represents what watches should cost, as well as how they should be sold.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

Ball indicates that the retail price for these watches will be $2,990 when they are in stores in November 2016. However, if you purchase the watches now (they are all the same price) you only need to spend $1,690 per watch. That is roughly 43.5% off the “retail price.” Allow me to remind you that wrist watches today are first sold by the factory to a retailer and distributor (at a wholesale price that allows the factory to make a profit) and then priced with a mark-up margin for consumers so that the retailer or distributor can make money. In this day and age, that traditional system is almost totally broken, the proof of which is the current state of the watch industry that cries afoul of poor sales and economic issues despite the fact that people are buying watches like crazy.

Currently, the Monster’s Ball Watch 32 Replica Engineer III CarboLIGHT is available for a special pre-order price of $1,299 till November 30, 2017. Like previous pre-order deals, Ball offers complementary caseback engraving for an even more personal touch. The Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is limited to 1,000 pieces and you can learn more by going to the brand’s official site.Sponsored Articles are a form of advertising which allows sponsors to share useful information, messages, and offers to aBlogtoWatch subscribers in a way conventional display advertising is often not best suited to. All Sponsored Posts are subject to editorial recommendations with the intention that they provide readers useful news, promotions, or stories. Rarely at this price point do you find a COSC rated movement, superb quality, dual curved anti-reflective coated sapphire as well as special perks such as tritium tubes in one watch. In reality, just Ball offers such a mix.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

Where is the disconnect? The problem is that the current sales and distribution side of the watch industry has to allow for a situation where any self-respecting watch buyer who knows anything will simply not pay retail. That is because discounts are more or less ubiquitous. Such discounting is so common because of the gray market which is allowed to exist, and because of competition and globalization – that has been facilitated and accelerated by the internet. Yes, the traditional Swiss watch industry is stuck in the past – surprise, surprise. With that said, there are positive signs of change with “experimental” sales models such as this, not only catering to consumer desires which increasingly show a preference to shop online, but also at prices that make sense.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

$1,690 is a price that allows Ball Watches Price In Malaysia Replica to produce these Ball For BMW GMT watches as well as make a profit, and it actually doesn’t shock the nerves when you see the number as likely happens a few times a week on aBlogtoWatch. I’m very proud of Ball not only for continuing with this model, but also for being very realistic about the pre-order pricing. Essentially, the consumer is getting a close-to-wholesale (traditionally) price, and I think that everyone wins.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

It is difficult to predict how this type of sales model will scale and how other brands will adopt this or similar schemes. However, it looks like the Engineer II Genesis watch sale was successful enough to do this again. Many other brands are, of course, selling their watches online, but few of them offer any major reason for consumers to buy directly form them because they often sell at the highest price. Here, we see Ball Pocket Watch 999b Replica not only taking full advantage of e-commerce, but also adopting a pricing scheme that makes sense, feels appropriate, and treats the consumer with a lot more respect than they might be used to when dealing directly with luxury watch makers.

Ball For BMW GMT Limited Edition Watch: Sold With Future In Mind Hands-On

The pre-order sales event for the Ball Watches Aero Gmt Replica For BMW GMT Limited Edition watch ends rather soon on July 17, 2016. You have until then to get one of the six versions (references GM3010C-SCJ-BK, GM3010C-SCJ-GY, GM3010C-SCJ-BE, GM3010C-P3CJ-GY, GM3010C-P2CJ-BE, GM3010C-P2CJ-BKBE / GM3010C-P4CJ-BKBE) of this watch at the price of $1,690. Don’t forget to get a neat engraving on the back. shop.ballwatch.ch

Low Price Replica Ten Watches To Wear While Actually Being Active


Ten Watches To Wear While Actually Being Active ABTW Editors' Lists

There is perhaps no greater disservice that can be done to a perfectly capable watch, than to force it to live a life of sad monotony as it ticks and hums away sheltered beneath the safety of a shirt cuff. After all, we see it year after year – brands bragging about absurd water-resistance specs, blast-proof materials, and enough shock resistance to survive an unrestricted climb in an F-16. Really, if you’re tuned into watch marketing, you’ve seen it all. So why is it that so many collectors start experiencing symptoms like nausea and chest pain the moment their shiny new toys get dinged for the first time? Now, unless we’re talking about something like the Breguet Classique 7787 (I might actually faint if I scratched that watch), I stopped caring years ago. These things are meant to be used, fun to use, and at least to me, these are some of the top choices for watches to wear while actually being active – in no particular order.

Ten Watches To Wear While Actually Being Active ABTW Editors' Lists

Seiko Prospex Kinetic GMT SUN023

We all know that the most solid choice for a rugged watch is usually a diver and there are plenty to choose from these days. Seiko have been pioneering dive watch technologies since the 1960s and in many ways, the Seiko Prospex Kinetic GMT SUN023 is the culmination of several Seiko innovations. With a beefy shrouded case, care-free Kinetic movement, true GMT functionality, and the kind of lume that keeps you up at night, I find this to be the perfect active travel companion. I wouldn’t think twice about knocking this thing around and the black shroud protecting the case makes this one of the coolest iterations within Seiko’s “Tuna” family of watches.

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Fitbit Ionic Smart Watch

I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t totally warmed up to the new wave of “smart” wearables, but when Fitbit announced the latest Ionic, I started listening. I’ve been contemplating fitness trackers for a while, so why not go for a smartwatch from the industry leader in fitness tracking devices? Battery life (the real Achilles’ heel for smartwatches) is also impressive at four days or 10 hours if you’re using the GPS feature heavily. The aluminum case is a sturdy choice, internal media storage for music is ideal (streaming always seemed annoying to me on these devices), and 50m of water-resistance plus swim-tracking functions make the Ionic perfect for active individuals seeking a serious upgrade from Fitbit’s main line-up of fitness trackers.

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Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20

Even though Casio’s Pro Trek series of watches can sometimes live within the shadows of the more popular G-Shock collections, they’re still worth considering if you want something rugged and outdoorsy. Casio’s latest Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20 is what some would call the ultimate hiking watch. Perhaps its most notable feature is its ability to directly store area maps internally, so you don’t necessarily have to worry about a weak signal when you’re on the move. And, it wouldn’t be complete with out the typical and useful set of altimeter, barometer, and compass features. A true upgrade from the previous WSD-F10, the Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20 offers serious features in a package that’s familiar to fans of the brand.

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Citizen Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2029-01E

Introduced in 1985, the original Aqualand was the first watch with a built-in digital depth meter. Since then, Citizen has gone on to release several different versions and reissues like this Citizen Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2029-01E. The concept is still the same – a burly dive watch that does what it must no matter what conditions it may face. Today, with the widespread use of dive computers, however, the depth gauge feature may seem a bit novel. But, the Citizen signature here is Eco-Drive – and you can’t go wrong with Eco-Drive. With the ability to hold a full charge for up to six months after drawing power from both natural and artificial light sources, a Citizen like this is a no-brainer if you’re looking for a durable watch with significant wrist presence.

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Anyone familiar with the look of classic turn-of-the-century functional pocket watches will immediately comprehend what prompted Ball Watch Titanium Replica to create the dial layout. In fact, the dials are in fact baked enamel – that, so far as I know, is very tough to discover in timepieces at the cost. I’ve always been fond of the dial design because of its capacity to be equally calm and elegant, but also incredibly legible and functional. The relaxed effectiveness of its screen is a nod to good watch face layout. Of course, as this is a Ball watch we are talking about, the Ball Trainmaster Standard Time dial can also be fitted with self-illuminating tritium gas tubes at both the hands and next to all those hour markers.Little touches on the dial are elegant, such as the fanciful way Ball designed the 7 o’clock hour marker to say “Ball & C” (Ball & Co). The dial is very classic in its execution, with a subsidiary seconds dial and blued hands. Obviously, Ball will contain a date window at 3 o’clock that inevitably some people will dislike, but it does not bother me at all. Not that I really care about watches using a date window or not, but a few people today dislike them for the way they can negatively affect an awareness of dial up symmetry.One small downside to the watch (based on your visual precision) is that the painted blue palms versus flame-blued steel hands. The latter offers a better, less polished, and more even appearance, as the alloy itself is made blue versus being coated. That said, the overall appearance is very nice for the purchase price. I don’t think a lot of people would need a dial that is 5 percent better to get a 30-50% price premium… there are clearly other watch options for this.

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman

Although Hamilton is clearly known for their line of budget-friendly field watches, I’ve always felt that those models were simply missing something. Personally, I just find Hamilton to be more interesting whenever I dig up some of their weirder and modern-looking options. That’s pretty much the case here with the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman, a diver that has already fallen into relative obscurity since its introduction at Baselworld 2016. But why is it special when searching for an active lifestyle timepiece? Well, sometimes you just don’t want to go with quartz or fully digital options and the Navy Frogman serves up something a little more interesting than your average $200 SKX. The 46mm case is easy to wear, the integrated rubber strap supports a balanced fit, and the touch of red looks cool enough to land the watch a spot on your next fishing trip.

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Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Watch Hands-On Hands-On

One of the new-for-2016 Ball watches is a relatively unassuming but pleasant-to-look-at limited edition dress watch with an exclusive movement. Upon close inspection and on the wrist, this new reference NM1888D-PG-LLJ-WH Ball Trainmaster Manufacture is a pretty decent-looking timepiece, and given the exclusive movement and 18k rose gold case, the price isn’t too bad either.

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Watch Hands-On Hands-On

While we love Ball watches for their sportiness and durability, there is a more genteel side to the Ball watch brand represented by their dress watches. Many of them focus on a sort of “old time railroad-era” pocket watch look – that appeals greatly to some, but not all people. The Ball Trainmaster Manufacture is much more simple in its design, being inspired by later-mid-20th century wrist watches borne of the Bauhaus design movement. In other words, there is little or nothing actually “railroad-inspired” by this timepiece, but it is a very handsome watch at the end of the day.

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Watch Hands-On Hands-On

You can see design influence here from both traditional and modern timepieces – and it would not be incorrect to see the Ball Trainmaster Manufacture as Ball’s entrant in an existing category of vintage-inspired yet contemporary dress watches. One of the main differentiation points with Ball’s offerings is the use of tritium gas tubes for the luminant – at least on the hour and minute hands. Typically chock-full of glowing gas tubes, Ball watches offer a great “glowing experience” at this level of timepiece quality. However, in the Ball Trainmaster Manufacture, Ball was forced to make some difficult design choices in order to render the look that they were going for. That means using only two gas tubes because the hour markers needed to be applied and only metal to go for the look they wanted. The dial is so simple it only offers the time with hours and minutes… plus the date. You can argue whether or not the latter complication is necessary, but I do feel that if this watch were time-only without the seconds, the dial might have felt just too bare.

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Watch Hands-On Hands-On

On the wrist, the Ball Watches Vintage Replica Trainmaster Manufacture is 40mm wide by 10mm thick. That makes for a very well-proportioned dress watch, and the thin lugs give it an even dressier look. Over the dial is a “box-style” AR-coated sapphire crystal and the 18k rose gold case is water resistant to 30 meters (not surprising given that this is merely a dress watch).

This timepiece is such a design departure from what we are used to seeing from Ball, that one of the only traditionally recognizable features is the design of the strap buckle. Otherwise, most of the Ball Watches Quartz Replica Trainmaster Manufacture’s design is uncommon for a Ball timepiece. With that said, there is a big “Ball” logo on the dial, and what the watch lacks in brand identity it makes up for in simple, elegant style.

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Ball calls the caliber RRM1101 “manufacture,” but it isn’t quite clear what that means. I don’t think that Ball personally produces the movement (at least the majority of it), so this is what you might call an “exclusive” movement versus an “in-house” one. The movement is simple but pleasant to look at through the sapphire crystal exhibition caseback on the back of the watch. The caliber RRM1101 is an automatic with a custom automatic rotor and decent finishing. It isn’t “haute horology,” but it is decently finished and a fine visual experience on the reverse of an otherwise very simple dial.

UPDATE: Ball has offered a bit more information about the RRM1101 movement and explains what “Manufacture” means. According to Ball the movement is designed by them and assembled by them. They don’t produce the parts, but rather work with quality suppliers to produce the parts. Ball doesn’t have the machinery or people to produce the parts but they do have experience developing modules and other movement components. So again, while the parts of the “Manufacture” RRM1101 are not produced in-house, Ball says that the design was developed by them, and they assembled the movements in-house.

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Watch Hands-On Hands-On

World time complications as seen in this timepiece are actually common but also very useful and simple. They rely on two elements. First is a disk that displays a 24-hour scale that rotates once each day. Second is a list of reference cities on the outer periphery that may ideally be transferred. This is to help people place their local time. What people do in order to read the time in other time zones is start at the top with the local time and then look around on the dial to get the mention domain that reflects the time zone they would like to know. All they need to do would be to see what the hour is on the disk where it meets the time zone you would like to mention. The second hand on the main dial is used to browse the moments. See? It is actually simple and effective.Given its simplicity, this type of drawback does not have to cost a lot. Sure you can spent upwards of $10,000 for a watch with this attribute, but if you invest that much, I hope you’re getting more which you are seeking besides this feature since it can be found for a whole lot less. Along with Ball, manufacturers such as Frédérique Constant and Alpina have quite affordable world timer watches using more traditional styles.

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Ball doesn’t say much about the movement, but I’m guessing it operates at 4Hz (28,800bph) with a power reserve of about two days. By putting “Manufacture” on the dial, Ball is clearly calling attention to the movement, so it is funny that their materials don’t communicate very much about it. Maybe I’ll learn more about the story later – but I will say that Ball doesn’t go so far as to suggest it is in-house.

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Watch Hands-On Hands-On

The Ball Trainmaster Manufacture in this 18k rose gold case will be produced as a limited edition of 125 pieces (to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Ball watch brand) and is matched to a brown alligator strap. Clearly, this is a handsome watch with plenty of design allusions to popular looks that watch lovers are looking for. Ball will nevertheless have a tough time in the crowded dress watch market, but there are upsides here that should be noted such as the price and use of tritium gas tubes in the hands. For at least some people, this will be the perfect blend of technical features, design, and cost. Retail price for the reference NM1888D-PG-LLJ-WH Ball Trainmaster Manufacture is $7,999. ballwatch.com

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Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II Watch Watch Releases

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Ball, a manufacturer of robust and attractive sport watches, is now offering a special pre-order until September 20th. The Ball Watches.Com Replica Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II watch is the latest iteration of their AeroGMT model (first reviewed here). Besides being offered in a limited run of 1,000 pieces, this version is also the only model that features an external sapphire GMT bezel illuminated by their signature micro gas lights.

After careful consulting with experts like Boeing 777 pilots, Ball Watches Usa Replica developed the Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II to be a formidable and reliable travel watch. Aside from the micro gas tube treatment, the sapphire bezel is now curved. This makes for an interesting look that pairs with the gas tubes and adds a degree of depth and visibility to the bezel scale. Together with Ball’s special crown protection system, the Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II gives aviation watch lovers something a little different than the Fliegers and dual-time watches we see today.

Perhaps the best place to start is with the degree of luminescence the watch provides. As stated previously, the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II is designed with an array of gas tubes that can be found along the bezel, hands, and the dial – 43 to be exact. They don’t require any external source of power and deliver clear and concise reading of three time zones, such as the wearer’s home city, current location, and destination. Also, the internal 24-hour indication features an ice blue Super-LumiNova treatment that pairs nicely with the green, orange, and yellow gas tube elements.

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II Watch Watch Releases

The case is also very wearable and comes in at just 42mm wide and 13.85mm thick. It’s crafted out of 316L stainless steel, offers 100m of water resistance, and features a domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Another highly distinctive feature is the crown protection system, which consists of a protective plate the wearer can slide over the screw-down crown to ensure both water and shock resistance. The lugs (pictured below) also have a dramatic slope to their design, which is yet another trait that makes the watch wrist-friendly for a range of enthusiasts.

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II Watch Watch Releases

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II Watch Watch Releases

Currently, the Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is readily available for a distinctive pre-order cost of $1,299 until November 30, 2017. Like previous pre-order prices, Ball delivers complementary caseback engraving for a much more personal touch. The Ball Engineer III CarboLIGHT is limited to 1,000 pieces and you can learn more by visiting the brand’s official site.Sponsored Posts are a kind of advertising that allows sponsors to discuss valuable information, messages, and provides to aBlogtoWatch subscribers in a way traditional display advertisements is frequently not best suited to. All Sponsored Articles are subject to editorial guidelines with the intent that they provide readers useful news, promotions, or tales. Rarely at that price point do you locate a COSC rated movement, excellent quality, double curved anti-reflective coated sapphire and even special perks like tritium tubes in a single watch. In fact, just Ball delivers such a combination.

Currently, the Ball Watches Diver Replica Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II can be purchased in either black or blue dial variants and Ball offers bracelet, NATO, and rubber strap options. One thing to note about the bracelet is that it is manufactured from a single block of stainless steel with Ball’s patented triple folding buckle. This also supports its capability of resisting up to 1,400 newtons of force.

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II Watch Watch Releases

The movement is a COSC-certified Ball Pocket Watch 999b Replica caliber RR1201C (ETA 2893-2 base). Looking at the case back – which can be engraved for free upon purchasing – we also find an engraved world time chart for reference. Additionally, the solid case back ensures anti-magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m. Combined with the rest of the watch’s features, this makes the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II reliable, easy to own, and very resilient in most situations. It’s an evolution that respects its original design while marking a few significant accomplishments for Ball Watch Company.

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II Watch Watch Releases

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II Watch Watch Releases

Available in a limited run of 1,000 pieces, customers can pick their limited-edition number and personalize their watch with a case back engraving. The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II is available at an exclusive pre-order price on Ball’s online shop until September 20th. Pre-orders will ship between December 2017 and January 2018. Pre-order price for the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II on a steel bracelet is $1,849 and $1,779 for the rubber strap model. ballwatch.ch

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