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Dan Pierce · 13 February 2016, 06:50 AM

Well, a new job, kinda. The company I've provided project management services for over 21 years has decided it was time to make an honest man out of me and brought me on as a full fledged employee.

As before, I'll be working from home but it will also include a new office in Chicago.

Same amount of travel [about half the month] but now focused on the mid and upper midwest.

Thought I would reward myself with a new watch [what else?

]. Already owning many multi time zone watches, including the best traveler ever made, the 16710 GMT II, I decided to look around for something a little different. My requirements included: 2 [or 3] time zones, an added timer [chrono or rotating bezel], high legibility, water resistant, and overall toughness.

Introducing the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Aero GMT.

An amazingly easy to read dial and sapphire bezel featuring 43 micro gas tubes allowing night time reading on both.

Shock resistant to 7500Gs, water resistant to 300m/ 1000ft, and anti magnetic at 4800A/m., and a 4mm thick domed sapphire crystal w/ anti-reflective protection on both sides. Plus, the patented crown protection system keeps the logo permanently aligned for the OCD crowd.

Although it comes with an amazing solid bracelet w/ double butterfly clasp, I found it less than desirable due to some sharp edges. So I quickly installed the most comfortable strap I've ever worn, the Bonetto Cinturini rubber nato.

Since setting it yesterday this certified chronometer is running spot on.

Really happy with this beauty and glad I found something off the beaten path that should make some of those redeye flights and nighttime drives more fun to endure [borrowed lume shot from the inter webs].

dP

Psmith · 13 February 2016, 06:53 AM

Double congrats Dan

mailman · 13 February 2016, 07:55 AM

Congratulations on both Dan. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy

Dan Pierce · 13 February 2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Double congrats Dan

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Congratulations on both Dan. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy

Thanks, gents!

Much appreciated.
dP

Lordofrolex · 13 February 2016, 08:23 AM

very cool.

mjclark32 · 13 February 2016, 08:34 AM

Congrats on both dP!
Love the ball lume!!

texex91 · 13 February 2016, 09:08 AM

Congrats on the new job and the new watch--looks great.

G8RDPM · 13 February 2016, 10:02 AM

Congrats Dan!
I'll have a bourbon in your honor to celebrate!

bdex75 · 13 February 2016, 10:06 AM

Double congrats!! You can move by me in Indy and be half way between!!

And that Ball is awesome. Absolute lume cannon with those tubes. I had and engineer hydrocarbon with the Arabic numerals and regret selling it all the time. Did it come with a bracelet? Their bracelets are the best on a watch of that price IMHO.

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antbkny · 13 February 2016, 10:13 AM

Sweet watch. And congrats all around!

Dan Pierce · 13 February 2016, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the kind works, everybody!

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

very cool.

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Congrats on both dP!
Love the ball lume!!

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Originally Posted by texex91

Congrats on the new job and the new watch--looks great.

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Congrats Dan!
I'll have a bourbon in your honor to celebrate!

Doing the same right now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

Double congrats!! You can move by me in Indy and be half way between!!

And that Ball is awesome. Absolute lume cannon with those tubes. I had and engineer hydrocarbon with the Arabic numerals and regret selling it all the time. Did it come with a bracelet? Their bracelets are the best on a watch of that price IMHO.

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Staying in Kentucky but will be working in Indy on occasion. Nice to have a remote office in the Windy City too.

Yes, it came with the bracelet but I didn't find it very comfortable, especially compared to the Italian rubber NATO.
dP

Dan Pierce · 13 February 2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by antbkny

Sweet watch. And congrats all around!

Thanks, Anthony!

dP

bdex75 · 13 February 2016, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

:

Staying in Kentucky but will be working in Indy on occasion. Nice to have a remote office in the Windy City too.

Yes, it came with the bracelet but I didn't find it very comfortable, especially compared to the Italian rubber NATO.

dP

If you find your way up here let me know and if I am in town we can meet for a cocktail.

I grew up in Chicago and have spent 30+ years there on various occasions. Great place to work and visit but the tax situation and financial situation of illinois was enough to to get us to move.

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rolex_DateJust · 13 February 2016, 10:25 AM

Dude that's super nice! Congrats on both the job and the watch

Dan Pierce · 13 February 2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

If you find your way up here let me know and if I am in town we can meet for a cocktail.

I grew up in Chicago and have spent 30+ years there on various occasions. Great place to work and visit but the tax situation and financial situation of illinois was enough to to get us to move.

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Will do. Been to Chicago many times, my band has played there (Buddy Guy's Legends), and numerous trips to watch the Red's vs the Cubbies.

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Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

Dude that's super nice! Congrats on both the job and the watch

Thanks, Sergio!

dP

carwash66 · 13 February 2016, 10:34 AM

Wow! Congratulations on the job and the Beautiful watch! Love the lume also!
I might need to get one of those rubber nato's for my BBR.

Rebel · 13 February 2016, 10:34 AM

I am impressed. Double impressed as to how quickly you brought it into the Nylon Nation/NATO family.

johnbeth · 13 February 2016, 11:20 AM

Mr DP, Double congrats sir!

1st amg · 13 February 2016, 11:30 AM

Congratulations on cementing your career. The lume on that Ball is impressive.

nick c · 13 February 2016, 01:21 PM

Well done Dan congrats

theloxmyth · 13 February 2016, 01:37 PM

Really like the Ball line.

Good choice and after 21 years...it's about time!

Hairdude1 · 13 February 2016, 02:01 PM

Congrats Dan! Let me know if you are ever in town! We could set up a GTG

Dan Pierce · 13 February 2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash66

Wow! Congratulations on the job and the Beautiful watch! Love the lume also!
I might need to get one of those rubber nato's for my BBR.

Best strap ever.

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Originally Posted by Rebel

I am impressed. Double impressed as to how quickly you brought it into the Nylon Nation/NATO family.

It was a no brainier.

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

Mr DP, Double congrats sir!

Thanks, John!

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Congratulations on cementing your career. The lume on that Ball is impressive.

Almost hard to get to sleep last night.

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Originally Posted by nick c

Well done Dan congrats

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Really like the Ball line.

Good choice and after 21 years...it's about time!

Worlds longest apprenticeship.

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Congrats Dan! Let me know if you are ever in town! We could set up a GTG

Will do, a gtg sounds great.

dP

red1108nyc · 13 February 2016, 03:21 PM

Congrats on both front Dan!

LostinNihon · 13 February 2016, 03:32 PM

Congrats on both fronts. I gotta say, you have a great eye for horological toys. This in combination with your custom seiko's - impressed.

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ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 13 February 2016, 03:39 PM

Congrats! Killer Lume on that one!

MichaelFlash · 13 February 2016, 03:55 PM

Lovely! I've been reading some great things about Ball lately...congratulations on the new position and enjoy!

Highland Ranger · 13 February 2016, 03:59 PM

Very nice. Looks like they are making their own movement s now too?

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Racerdj · 13 February 2016, 09:39 PM

Congratulations on both! That lume shot is outstanding!

Dan Pierce · 13 February 2016, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Congrats on both front Dan!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostinNihon

Congrats on both fronts. I gotta say, you have a great eye for horological toys. This in combination with your custom seiko's - impressed.

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Appreciate the kind words.

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Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Congrats! Killer Lume on that one!

Getting addicted to the lume, especially on the bezel.

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Originally Posted by MichaelFlash

Lovely! I've been reading some great things about Ball lately...congratulations on the new position and enjoy!

Ball has an interesting company history and a unique and very diverse lineup.

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Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

Very nice. Looks like they are making their own movement s now too?

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That, I've not investigated. But this certified ETA 2893 is still spot on.

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

Congratulations on both! That lume shot is outstanding!

Thanks, pal!

dP

13 February 2016, 06:50 AM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	A New Job & Having A Ball.............. Well, a new job, kinda. The company I've provided project management services for over 21 years has decided it was time to make an honest man out of me and brought me on as a full fledged employee. As before, I'll be working from home but it will also include a new office in Chicago. Same amount of travel [about half the month] but now focused on the mid and upper midwest. Thought I would reward myself with a new watch [what else?]. Already owning many multi time zone watches, including the best traveler ever made, the 16710 GMT II, I decided to look around for something a little different. My requirements included: 2 [or 3] time zones, an added timer [chrono or rotating bezel], high legibility, water resistant, and overall toughness. Introducing the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Aero GMT. An amazingly easy to read dial and sapphire bezel featuring 43 micro gas tubes allowing night time reading on both. Shock resistant to 7500Gs, water resistant to 300m/ 1000ft, and anti magnetic at 4800A/m., and a 4mm thick domed sapphire crystal w/ anti-reflective protection on both sides. Plus, the patented crown protection system keeps the logo permanently aligned for the OCD crowd. Although it comes with an amazing solid bracelet w/ double butterfly clasp, I found it less than desirable due to some sharp edges. So I quickly installed the most comfortable strap I've ever worn, the Bonetto Cinturini rubber nato. Since setting it yesterday this certified chronometer is running spot on. Really happy with this beauty and glad I found something off the beaten path that should make some of those redeye flights and nighttime drives more fun to endure [borrowed lume shot from the inter webs]. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

13 February 2016, 06:53 AM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Double congrats Dan __________________

13 February 2016, 07:55 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Congratulations on both Dan. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy __________________ JJ

13 February 2016, 08:23 AM	#5
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	very cool. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

13 February 2016, 08:34 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats on both dP! Love the ball lume!! __________________

13 February 2016, 09:08 AM	#7
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Congrats on the new job and the new watch--looks great.

13 February 2016, 10:02 AM	#8
G8RDPM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,252	Congrats Dan! I'll have a bourbon in your honor to celebrate!

13 February 2016, 10:06 AM	#9
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Double congrats!! You can move by me in Indy and be half way between!! And that Ball is awesome. Absolute lume cannon with those tubes. I had and engineer hydrocarbon with the Arabic numerals and regret selling it all the time. Did it come with a bracelet? Their bracelets are the best on a watch of that price IMHO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 February 2016, 10:13 AM	#10
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Sweet watch. And congrats all around!

13 February 2016, 10:25 AM	#14
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,781	Dude that's super nice! Congrats on both the job and the watch __________________ ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16220 Salmon ♛ 126713GRNR ♛ 18238 Ω Speedmaster Moonwatch

13 February 2016, 10:34 AM	#16
carwash66 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 1,421	Wow! Congratulations on the job and the Beautiful watch! Love the lume also! I might need to get one of those rubber nato's for my BBR.

13 February 2016, 10:34 AM	#17
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	I am impressed. Double impressed as to how quickly you brought it into the Nylon Nation/NATO family. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

13 February 2016, 11:20 AM	#18
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Mr DP, Double congrats sir!

13 February 2016, 11:30 AM	#19
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	Congratulations on cementing your career. The lume on that Ball is impressive.

13 February 2016, 01:21 PM	#20
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Well done Dan congrats

13 February 2016, 01:37 PM	#21
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Really like the Ball line. Good choice and after 21 years...it's about time! __________________ 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.

13 February 2016, 02:01 PM	#22
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats Dan! Let me know if you are ever in town! We could set up a GTG __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

13 February 2016, 03:21 PM	#24
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Congrats on both front Dan!

13 February 2016, 03:32 PM	#25
LostinNihon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Encinitas, CA Watch: 5712/5164/SBGW253/ Posts: 460	Congrats on both fronts. I gotta say, you have a great eye for horological toys. This in combination with your custom seiko's - impressed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 February 2016, 03:39 PM	#26
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	Congrats! Killer Lume on that one!

13 February 2016, 03:55 PM	#27
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Lovely! I've been reading some great things about Ball lately...congratulations on the new position and enjoy!

13 February 2016, 03:59 PM	#28
Highland Ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573	Very nice. Looks like they are making their own movement s now too? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

13 February 2016, 09:39 PM	#29
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Congratulations on both! That lume shot is outstanding! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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