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Techno · 18 July 2015, 01:48 PM

i looking at their Engineer Hydrocarbon series

Hunley (i like the power reserve indicator)

AeroGMT

Ceramic XV Watch of the year 2012

anybody can share some knowledge of BALL. and which is the best model you like?

I am impressed with the Technologies from BALL, and the pricing is affordable. i don't have to wait another 2 years to get it.

hchj · 18 July 2015, 02:21 PM

I like ball watches and used to own 4 of them.
I recommend buying ball watches on a 2nd hand market where their prices are very competitive.

Techno · 20 July 2015, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hchj

I like ball watches and used to own 4 of them.
I recommend buying ball watches on a 2nd hand market where their prices are very competitive.

It will months if not years for the interested piece to show up.

Slider817 · 20 July 2015, 12:14 PM

I like some of their models, those ones in particular I don't really care for, what I really like about Ball is their use of Tritium gas tubes, such a useful feature, I wish more brands utilized them.

BomB#Frog · 20 July 2015, 12:32 PM

I want to like Ball as I have heard loads of good things about their quality but the crown guard stuff is a little funky for me.

Andad · 20 July 2015, 12:54 PM

The Hunly is a big puppy and at 42 x 17 you won't need a weight belt.

I like Tritium tubes (I have a Ball Fireman II) and all Rolex watches should have these IMO.

The ETA 2893-2-based Ball Watch calibre RR1201 automatic movement in this one has a PR of 42 hours.
If you are not wearing it you would need to wind it every day to make sure it keeps going.
Don't see the point of the PR meter?

bdex75 · 20 July 2015, 01:55 PM

I like ball watches in general. Not s huge fan of those particular ones with the big crown guards but as long as you like them. Solid brand, solid watch, ETA based movements, fantastic bracelets and absolute lume cannons. But as hchj said, buy pre-owned if all possible. Check Chrono24.

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cruise_bone · 21 July 2015, 04:53 AM

I love my Ball.

The tritium tubes are awesome. In fact, I bought my Rolex after my Ball and am, quite frankly, very disappointed in the Rolex Lume. It upsets me every time I look at it at night.

watchwatcher · 22 July 2015, 04:19 AM

Nice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruise_bone

I love my Ball.

The tritium tubes are awesome. In fact, I bought my Rolex after my Ball and am, quite frankly, very disappointed in the Rolex Lume. It upsets me every time I look at it at night.

EdipisReks · 29 October 2015, 03:41 PM

I own a Ball Trainmaster World Time. I bought it brand new from Amazon for about $1500, which I think is a pretty good price. Warranty through Amazon, of course. I bought it on a bracelet, but I wear it on a Janko vintage style Horween Shell Cordovan strap, made to my specifications, with a ball buckle. The bracelet is pretty chunky, and makes the watch look heavier than the case style warrants. I really like the Ball buckle. The buckle is very industrial. Not sure if you can tell from my pic, but it's made to look as if it's bolted together.

This is the only watch I will wear to the movies, if I have a choice, and is a nice low profile watch. It works really well with a suit, if I'm wearing a watch just for me (you know what I mean). The watch is COSC certified, and keeps fantastic time, losing about 5 seconds a week on its winder. A little less than that when worn regularly. I war it about once every two weeks (12 watch rotation).

Andad · 29 October 2015, 04:37 PM

I should have put up a pix.:cheers:

xvfasttrip · 29 October 2015, 04:55 PM

Get slimmer case ones. You won't regret it. I regret selling my aviator GMT... at least now I still have my Skindiver for swimming and beach trips.

smoldr · 30 October 2015, 05:36 AM

I have 2
Engineer Hydrocarbon, Spacemaster Glow in Blue and a Engineer Master II, Aviator GMT in Brown. Added a Brown Alligator strap.

Got the last one at Kenjo's in NYC at 25% off list.

Have got many compliments on the Aviator.

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cruise_bone · 3 November 2015, 05:40 AM

I just purchased another Ball and will post when it arrives tomorrow.

cruise_bone · 4 November 2015, 07:58 AM

I now have 2 balls.

2 balls are better than 1, I always say.

Pic of DLC taken within minutes of delivery, about 10 minutes ago.

Techno · 4 November 2015, 09:40 AM

nice BALLs watches

Rolthai32 · 4 November 2015, 10:01 PM

I have just the one,and would have more but the retail price in my opinion is a tad high .I would agree look for used as I will be!

cruise_bone · 5 November 2015, 12:21 AM

I got my newest at 40% off retail. I guess they couldn't move it so I benefited.

18 July 2015, 01:48 PM	#1
Techno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Small city Posts: 181	do you like BALL? i looking at their Engineer Hydrocarbon series Hunley (i like the power reserve indicator) AeroGMT Ceramic XV Watch of the year 2012 anybody can share some knowledge of BALL. and which is the best model you like? I am impressed with the Technologies from BALL, and the pricing is affordable. i don't have to wait another 2 years to get it.

20 July 2015, 12:54 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	The Hunly is a big puppy and at 42 x 17 you won't need a weight belt. I like Tritium tubes (I have a Ball Fireman II) and all Rolex watches should have these IMO. The ETA 2893-2-based Ball Watch calibre RR1201 automatic movement in this one has a PR of 42 hours. If you are not wearing it you would need to wind it every day to make sure it keeps going. Don't see the point of the PR meter? __________________ E

20 July 2015, 01:55 PM	#7
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	do you like BALL? I like ball watches in general. Not s huge fan of those particular ones with the big crown guards but as long as you like them. Solid brand, solid watch, ETA based movements, fantastic bracelets and absolute lume cannons. But as hchj said, buy pre-owned if all possible. Check Chrono24. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2015, 04:53 AM	#8
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	I love my Ball. The tritium tubes are awesome. In fact, I bought my Rolex after my Ball and am, quite frankly, very disappointed in the Rolex Lume. It upsets me every time I look at it at night. Attached Images

29 October 2015, 04:37 PM	#11
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I should have put up a pix.:cheers: Attached Images __________________ E

18 July 2015, 02:21 PM	#2
hchj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 230	I like ball watches and used to own 4 of them. I recommend buying ball watches on a 2nd hand market where their prices are very competitive.

20 July 2015, 12:14 PM	#4
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	I like some of their models, those ones in particular I don't really care for, what I really like about Ball is their use of Tritium gas tubes, such a useful feature, I wish more brands utilized them.

20 July 2015, 12:32 PM	#5
BomB#Frog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 336	I want to like Ball as I have heard loads of good things about their quality but the crown guard stuff is a little funky for me.

29 October 2015, 03:41 PM	#10
EdipisReks Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 178	I own a Ball Trainmaster World Time. I bought it brand new from Amazon for about $1500, which I think is a pretty good price. Warranty through Amazon, of course. I bought it on a bracelet, but I wear it on a Janko vintage style Horween Shell Cordovan strap, made to my specifications, with a ball buckle. The bracelet is pretty chunky, and makes the watch look heavier than the case style warrants. I really like the Ball buckle. The buckle is very industrial. Not sure if you can tell from my pic, but it's made to look as if it's bolted together. This is the only watch I will wear to the movies, if I have a choice, and is a nice low profile watch. It works really well with a suit, if I'm wearing a watch just for me (you know what I mean). The watch is COSC certified, and keeps fantastic time, losing about 5 seconds a week on its winder. A little less than that when worn regularly. I war it about once every two weeks (12 watch rotation).

29 October 2015, 04:55 PM	#12
xvfasttrip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: OC Posts: 176	Get slimmer case ones. You won't regret it. I regret selling my aviator GMT... at least now I still have my Skindiver for swimming and beach trips.

30 October 2015, 05:36 AM	#13
smoldr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: PA Posts: 7	Love Ball I have 2 Engineer Hydrocarbon, Spacemaster Glow in Blue and a Engineer Master II, Aviator GMT in Brown. Added a Brown Alligator strap. Got the last one at Kenjo's in NYC at 25% off list. Have got many compliments on the Aviator.

3 November 2015, 05:40 AM	#14
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	I just purchased another Ball and will post when it arrives tomorrow.

4 November 2015, 07:58 AM	#15
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	I now have 2 balls. 2 balls are better than 1, I always say. Pic of DLC taken within minutes of delivery, about 10 minutes ago. Attached Images

4 November 2015, 09:40 AM	#16
Techno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Small city Posts: 181	nice BALLs watches

4 November 2015, 10:01 PM	#17
Rolthai32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Thailand Watch: No date sub 11460 Posts: 133	I have just the one,and would have more but the retail price in my opinion is a tad high .I would agree look for used as I will be!

5 November 2015, 12:21 AM	#18
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	I got my newest at 40% off retail. I guess they couldn't move it so I benefited.

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