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Mosco · 26 January 2011, 08:41 AM

Care to guess what this 'horological marvel' might be?

kyle L · 26 January 2011, 08:48 AM

Ball right?

Mosco · 26 January 2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Ball right?

You're the man Kyle!

esm · 26 January 2011, 09:04 AM

the gas tube kinda give it away - great work Kyle

can we see the normal pic please Greg?

Route 66 · 26 January 2011, 09:08 AM

Looks more like Jupiter.

Mosco · 26 January 2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

the gas tube kinda give it away - great work Kyle

can we see the normal pic please Greg?

sure thing!

believe it or not, I've been looking for this watch for about 4 months and couldn't find it until last week. I'm a happy man - as you see, it doesn't take much

theloxmyth · 26 January 2011, 09:30 AM

Ah, most likely Ball next time!

Under the glow of the moon, I'm keeping my eyes open for a Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT COSC in blue with the red 24 hrs hand

.

Mosco · 26 January 2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

It looks great! I love the black version one, real sharp.

I was torn between the two, but this watch is very Milgauss-like in feel and size. Both 40mm, both have robust bracelets, similar lugs, thick, anti-magnetic, etc. Since I have a GV already, in place of getting a white Millie (which I really really want!), I decided to go with this.

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Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Ah, most likely Ball next time!

Under the glow of the moon, I'm keeping my eyes open for a Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT COSC in blue with the red 24 hrs hand

.

Noted, brother!

kyle L · 26 January 2011, 09:26 AM

It looks great! I love the black version one, real sharp.

Brunotheboxer · 26 January 2011, 10:50 AM

I like this. What model is that?

rfknauss · 26 January 2011, 11:54 AM

Greg, I really like that watch!

Badfish179 · 26 January 2011, 12:00 PM

Pretty cool thread!

Mosco · 26 January 2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

I like this. What model is that?

it's a Engineer II Moonphase, my friend

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

Greg, I really like that watch!

It is nice indeed - Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Badfish179

Pretty cool thread!

SLRdude · 26 January 2011, 12:06 PM

Or one like this??

This was a lucky shot and it was at HIGH ISO...

unclesallie · 28 January 2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

Or one like this??

This was a lucky shot and it was at HIGH ISO...

wow!

cgjane · 28 January 2011, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLRdude

Or one like this??

This was a lucky shot and it was at HIGH ISO...

Very nice, I like how you squared it out to focus on the center.

You should enter it on some contests!

KirkWilfred · 26 January 2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Care to guess what this 'horological marvel' might be?

This thread is fitting...

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=161296

clew84 · 27 January 2011, 02:51 AM

Sweet watch, Greg! I like the moon complication and Ball watches are very nice...

TSW · 27 January 2011, 08:41 AM

Like it alot

mtrunner · 27 January 2011, 08:59 AM

That is a really sweet watch. Man I cannot put any more watches on my wish list!

enronforme · 27 January 2011, 09:40 AM

Nice Greg! I just bought a Ball World Timer over the weekend- it was delivered today, but no one was home!

So it's sitting at the local post office waiting to be picked up tomorrow a.m.!!

Bob

Latrodectus · 27 January 2011, 10:20 AM

First time I see this watch and I love it!

Mosco · 27 January 2011, 10:56 AM

Thanks fellas!

Warnsboy · 27 January 2011, 12:43 PM

Greg:

I'm a mining engineer and one side of my family was almost entirely career railroad. I have followed Ball for several years as they are the standard for the railroad profession. Great picks and great pick-up....can't wait to see how fast it goes (if) when it hits the "For Sale Forum"

PHDX2 · 27 January 2011, 12:50 PM

Sharp!

Ebruner · 1 February 2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

Greg:

I'm a mining engineer and one side of my family was almost entirely career railroad. I have followed Ball for several years as they are the standard for the railroad profession. Great picks and great pick-up....can't wait to see how fast it goes (if) when it hits the "For Sale Forum"

Ball Hamilton pocket watches, and the Ball of today at two VERY different things. Really nothing more than the name in common.

-Eddie

Cristell · 6 March 2011, 04:50 PM

The lume is amazing!

Ultraman · 5 April 2011, 01:06 AM

This watch is awesome in person! Sorry guys, some quick iphone pics ( I know I can't top Greg on the pics).

I just what to let Greg have some seller's remorse for this beautiful watch!

duckdown · 27 January 2011, 01:32 PM

How much did that one run ya?

Mosco · 27 January 2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

Greg:

I'm a mining engineer and one side of my family was almost entirely career railroad. I have followed Ball for several years as they are the standard for the railroad profession. Great picks and great pick-up....can't wait to see how fast it goes (if) when it hits the "For Sale Forum"

Oooh... I don't this one is going up for sale my friend - took me too long to find it.

Didn't know you were a mining engineer - that's a tough gig! As far as Ball goes - absolutely, they run hand-in-hand with the Railroad industry - heck, even their logo is two R's.

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Originally Posted by PHDX2

Sharp!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by duckdown

How much did that one run ya?

Around $1500. Not sure of retail, as it has been discontinued for a couple years. I think around $1800 is the last known list. Odd thing about Ball is that they aren't expensive watches at all, but discounts on them are scarce, and so is the availability of some models. And once they're gone - they're GONE. I definitely like the small annual production aspect of this brand - not to mention they're bulletproof.

26 January 2011, 08:41 AM	#1
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Ever seen a Moon like this? Care to guess what this 'horological marvel' might be? __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

26 January 2011, 09:30 AM	#7
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Ah, most likely Ball next time! Under the glow of the moon, I'm keeping my eyes open for a Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT COSC in blue with the red 24 hrs hand . __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

26 January 2011, 11:54 AM	#11
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Greg, I really like that watch! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

26 January 2011, 12:00 PM	#12
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	Pretty cool thread! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

26 January 2011, 12:06 PM	#14
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Or one like this?? This was a lucky shot and it was at HIGH ISO... __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

26 January 2011, 08:48 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Ball right?

26 January 2011, 09:04 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	the gas tube kinda give it away - great work Kyle can we see the normal pic please Greg?

26 January 2011, 09:08 AM	#5
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	Looks more like Jupiter.

26 January 2011, 09:26 AM	#9
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	It looks great! I love the black version one, real sharp.

26 January 2011, 10:50 AM	#10
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I like this. What model is that?

27 January 2011, 02:51 AM	#18
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	Sweet watch, Greg! I like the moon complication and Ball watches are very nice... __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

27 January 2011, 08:41 AM	#19
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Like it alot __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

27 January 2011, 08:59 AM	#20
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	That is a really sweet watch. Man I cannot put any more watches on my wish list!

27 January 2011, 09:40 AM	#21
enronforme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: bob j Location: toledo, usa Watch: Love 'em all Posts: 525	Nice Greg! I just bought a Ball World Timer over the weekend- it was delivered today, but no one was home! So it's sitting at the local post office waiting to be picked up tomorrow a.m.!! Bob __________________ 16610 Sub Date; 16570 Explorer ll (polar); GO Sport Evo; GP Seahawk ll; Tudor Hydronaut ll; Oris F1 Williams Chrono...

27 January 2011, 10:20 AM	#22
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	First time I see this watch and I love it! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

27 January 2011, 10:56 AM	#23
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Thanks fellas! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

27 January 2011, 12:43 PM	#24
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Greg: I'm a mining engineer and one side of my family was almost entirely career railroad. I have followed Ball for several years as they are the standard for the railroad profession. Great picks and great pick-up....can't wait to see how fast it goes (if) when it hits the "For Sale Forum"

27 January 2011, 12:50 PM	#25
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	Sharp! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

6 March 2011, 04:50 PM	#27
Cristell Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Ralph Location: NJ - USA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 136	The lume is amazing!

5 April 2011, 01:06 AM	#28
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	This watch is awesome in person! Sorry guys, some quick iphone pics ( I know I can't top Greg on the pics). I just what to let Greg have some seller's remorse for this beautiful watch!

27 January 2011, 01:32 PM	#29
duckdown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: R Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: d a t e j u s t 2 Posts: 462	How much did that one run ya? __________________ My current "Rolex Fund" savings status: ~$15,000 CAD What am I buying next? I want a solid 18k gold Rolex. Got a great deal I should know about within my budget? Tell me!!

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