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Old 26 January 2011, 08:41 AM   #1
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Ever seen a Moon like this?

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

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Old 26 January 2011, 08:48 AM   #2
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Ball right?
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Old 26 January 2011, 08:56 AM   #3
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You're the man Kyle!
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Old 26 January 2011, 09:04 AM   #4
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the gas tube kinda give it away - great work Kyle

can we see the normal pic please Greg?
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Old 26 January 2011, 09:08 AM   #5
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Looks more like Jupiter.
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Old 26 January 2011, 09:18 AM   #6
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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
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Old 26 January 2011, 09:26 AM   #7
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It looks great! I love the black version one, real sharp.
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Old 26 January 2011, 09:30 AM   #8
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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 .

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Old 26 January 2011, 09:50 AM   #9
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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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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!
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Old 26 January 2011, 10:50 AM   #10
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I like this. What model is that?
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Old 26 January 2011, 11:54 AM   #11
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Greg, I really like that watch!
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Old 26 January 2011, 12:00 PM   #12
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Pretty cool thread!
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Old 26 January 2011, 12:06 PM   #13
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Or one like this??

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

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Old 26 January 2011, 12:51 PM   #14
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it's a Engineer II Moonphase, my friend

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Greg, I really like that watch!
It is nice indeed - Thanks!

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Old 26 January 2011, 01:09 PM   #15
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Care to guess what this 'horological marvel' might be?

This thread is fitting...

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=161296
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Old 27 January 2011, 02:51 AM   #16
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Sweet watch, Greg! I like the moon complication and Ball watches are very nice...
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Old 27 January 2011, 08:41 AM   #17
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Old 27 January 2011, 08:59 AM   #18
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That is a really sweet watch. Man I cannot put any more watches on my wish list!
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Old 27 January 2011, 09:40 AM   #19
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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.!!
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Old 27 January 2011, 10:20 AM   #20
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First time I see this watch and I love it!
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Old 27 January 2011, 10:56 AM   #21
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Old 27 January 2011, 12:43 PM   #22
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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"
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Old 27 January 2011, 12:50 PM   #23
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Old 27 January 2011, 01:32 PM   #24
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How much did that one run ya?
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Old 27 January 2011, 02:41 PM   #25
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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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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.
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Old 27 January 2011, 03:37 PM   #26
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Very cool, good info, thanks!!
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Old 28 January 2011, 02:13 AM   #27
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Or one like this??

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

wow!
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Old 28 January 2011, 02:15 AM   #28
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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!
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Old 28 January 2011, 03:57 AM   #29
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Nice model Greg. I certainly dig my Ball diver's.
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Old 28 January 2011, 09:44 PM   #30
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Very nice pick up, G. Love it.
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