30Jan 2017 by Martin Green No Comments
Ball Releases Engineer Master II Voyager

Ball Releases Engineer Master II Voyager

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Ball rightfully named their latest addition to the collection Engineer Master II Voyager. Although a mouth full, the watch unites all the elements of these names in a single timepiece. Next to the bold numerals with Ball's signature micro gas tubes (which are also placed on the hands) is it the large date that demands attention. A subtle subdial at 6 o'clock displays the second-time-zone. With this Ball unites two very popular complications in a single watch that is consistent with their brand DNA. [caption id="attachment_2614" align="aligncenter" width="315"] 44mm Ball Engineer Master II Voyager in the dark[/caption] Ball offers the watch in two sizes: 40mm and 44mm in diameter. Both look similar and well proportioned, although the 44mm comes with a sub dial for the second time zone that eats…
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22Nov 2016 by Martin Green No Comments
Ball Engineer III Silver & Bronze Star: Rugged Quality

Ball Engineer III Silver & Bronze Star: Rugged Quality

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With the introduction of the Ball Engineer III Silver Star and Bronze Star the American brand shows that it can make a mean pilot watch. Their latest addition to the collection might be called Engineer, but perhaps Aviator would have been a better name. This might seem like a criticism but is, in fact, a compliment because Ball makes one amazing pilot's watch! The design approach Ball took was to look primarily at the purpose of this watch. Legibility scores then very high and that is the well-known terrain for Ball with their tritium gas tube technology which doesn't need to be exposed to the light to be visible in darker conditions. Set in the hands and on the hour markers they aid the bold Arabic numerals which are filled…
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24Nov 2015 by Martin Green No Comments
Ball celebrating its 125th anniversary boldly!

Ball celebrating its 125th anniversary boldly!

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Ball always had a practical approach towards watches. That made them the brand of the American railways, where their accuracy and great legibility where highly appreciated. The brand is now celebrating its 125th anniversary, with a watch that brings everything great about the brand together in a single timepiece; the limited-production Engineer II Genesis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiXtLzJMABQ&feature=youtu.be The watch is quite a statement piece; the 12, 6 and 9 on the dial are build up out of 1mm self-powered micro gas tubes. Ball also applied them as markers on the other numerals, as well as placed them on the hands. They emit enough light to be able to check the time in the most difficult conditions, and will do so for 25 years, yes indeed, until Ball's 150th anniversary! While the bold…
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