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stusrt · 2 April 2009, 08:49 PM

I am lukewarm towards them. But a Ball AD near me is going out of business and has all their jewelery and watches at half off or more.

At these prices, I might have to get one.
if you're interested, Spiralz Studio in Brimingham Michigan

does anyone out there own one, and could give me some opinions about what you think of them?

even at half off, they're in the price range of a used omega, which is always a safe bet.

thanks!

gettocard · 2 April 2009, 09:07 PM

I love the Nightrain !!!....but sorry...I don't trust tritium gas...

Mosco · 2 April 2009, 10:01 PM

I think it is a sweet watch - as long as you don't lick the tritium, you should be OK!

drtooth73 · 2 April 2009, 10:07 PM

they say its a sturdy watch, but still looks like an imitation of an original

sys12345 · 2 April 2009, 10:15 PM

Stusrt, what are the Ball watches available at the store? If u want a rugged tool watch, go for the Hydrocarbon series with extreme cold weather endurance. If u need one which is versatile, u can look into the Engineer Master II or the Engineer II collection. If u prefer something with a little classic look, try the Trainmaster collection. For something basic, the Fireman series is worth looking into. If these watches are going at half prices or more, u will

yourself for not getting one!

BTW, the Hydrocarbon series are some truly tough watches. An independent test reveals that they are as tough as claimed. Have a look here: http://watchtalkworld.proboards.com/...ay&thread=6464

Mosco · 2 April 2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtooth73

they say its a sturdy watch, but still looks like an imitation of an original

Original what? I think Ball has quite a niche carved out, nothing I have ever seen resembles them.

WatchTimes · 2 April 2009, 10:51 PM

I have two.
VERY happy with them!
I have gotten quite a few people on the boards
smokin deals as my friend is an AD...
If anyones looking let me know, Ill always help.

My Ball Nighttrain was what I wore hunting this past year.
I was sleeping in a cabin with quite a few people and if I woke
at night I wanted to easily and quickly be able to see the time.
I was very happy.... If only it had an alarm that would be idea.

BigHat · 3 April 2009, 01:32 AM

Nothing to worry about regarding the tubes. I'm not a big fan though. Not in the mood to trash them again, if you care what I think you can search this section.

hflee55 · 3 April 2009, 10:35 AM

i don't own one but my friend does and he seems very happy with his. seems like the watch is value for money.

drtooth73 · 3 April 2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Original what? I think Ball has quite a niche carved out, nothing I have ever seen resembles them.

the hydrocarbon looks like a sport model Rolex, but kinda ugly

drtooth73 · 3 April 2009, 10:39 AM

the only cool feature that i like on a Ball watch is the temperature gauge

kdon999 · 4 April 2009, 01:23 PM

Love Ball. Lots of value in this brand - you get a lot for your dollar. My daily driver is an EM II moonphase. 40mm, Anti-shock, anti-magnetic, date, 100mm water resistant. The watch lights up like a Christmas tree at night - the lume is really something to behold. The moonphase is unique in that the moons have been fitted with the gas tubes so that the moons glow yellow. The numbers/hands glow green. Two color lume - great stuff.

Great underground brand. Flys under the radar. Lot to appreciate here. Half off or more? Ridiculous. Hands down, pick one up - you'll love it.

seedgun · 5 April 2009, 08:53 AM

I have a ball divers watch that I wear when I'm hunting, fishing or working. It is tough sturdy and the Tubes are great in the dark. Highly reccomended for a tool or work.
Andy

2 April 2009, 08:49 PM	#1
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	any fans of Ball out there? I am lukewarm towards them. But a Ball AD near me is going out of business and has all their jewelery and watches at half off or more. At these prices, I might have to get one. if you're interested, Spiralz Studio in Brimingham Michigan does anyone out there own one, and could give me some opinions about what you think of them? even at half off, they're in the price range of a used omega, which is always a safe bet. thanks!

2 April 2009, 10:01 PM	#3
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I think it is a sweet watch - as long as you don't lick the tritium, you should be OK! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

2 April 2009, 10:15 PM	#5
sys12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 286	Stusrt, what are the Ball watches available at the store? If u want a rugged tool watch, go for the Hydrocarbon series with extreme cold weather endurance. If u need one which is versatile, u can look into the Engineer Master II or the Engineer II collection. If u prefer something with a little classic look, try the Trainmaster collection. For something basic, the Fireman series is worth looking into. If these watches are going at half prices or more, u will yourself for not getting one! BTW, the Hydrocarbon series are some truly tough watches. An independent test reveals that they are as tough as claimed. Have a look here: http://watchtalkworld.proboards.com/...ay&thread=6464 __________________ Cheers, sys12345

2 April 2009, 10:51 PM	#7
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I have two. VERY happy with them! I have gotten quite a few people on the boards smokin deals as my friend is an AD... If anyones looking let me know, Ill always help. My Ball Nighttrain was what I wore hunting this past year. I was sleeping in a cabin with quite a few people and if I woke at night I wanted to easily and quickly be able to see the time. I was very happy.... If only it had an alarm that would be idea. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

2 April 2009, 09:07 PM	#2
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	I love the Nightrain !!!....but sorry...I don't trust tritium gas...

2 April 2009, 10:07 PM	#4
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	they say its a sturdy watch, but still looks like an imitation of an original

3 April 2009, 01:32 AM	#8
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Nothing to worry about regarding the tubes. I'm not a big fan though. Not in the mood to trash them again, if you care what I think you can search this section.

3 April 2009, 10:35 AM	#9
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	i don't own one but my friend does and he seems very happy with his. seems like the watch is value for money.

3 April 2009, 10:39 AM	#11
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	the only cool feature that i like on a Ball watch is the temperature gauge

4 April 2009, 01:23 PM	#12
kdon999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 4	Love Ball. Lots of value in this brand - you get a lot for your dollar. My daily driver is an EM II moonphase. 40mm, Anti-shock, anti-magnetic, date, 100mm water resistant. The watch lights up like a Christmas tree at night - the lume is really something to behold. The moonphase is unique in that the moons have been fitted with the gas tubes so that the moons glow yellow. The numbers/hands glow green. Two color lume - great stuff. Great underground brand. Flys under the radar. Lot to appreciate here. Half off or more? Ridiculous. Hands down, pick one up - you'll love it.

5 April 2009, 08:53 AM	#13
seedgun Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andy Stone Location: ill.,Jeyll Is,Stl Watch: All of them! Posts: 188	I have a ball divers watch that I wear when I'm hunting, fishing or working. It is tough sturdy and the Tubes are great in the dark. Highly reccomended for a tool or work. Andy

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