Ball Engineer III Legend Pre-Order

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:34 am

Pre-order pricing on the Ball Engineer III Legend in place until the end of December.

Large numerals most likely not to everyone's liking.

4 different tube colors is a cool option.

https://shop.ballwatch.ch/legend?gclid= ... gJaAPD_BwE

ericf4 · Post by **ericf4** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:40 am

Seems a great deal at $850.

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ericf4 · Post by **ericf4** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:41 am

Plus 3 sizes 31,40,43 to choose from.

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Heuerville · Post by **Heuerville** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:43 am

Apart from the cyclops, I like that, and a great deal.

Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:58 am

I want this one in blue with blue lume.

Chocodove · Post by **Chocodove** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 6:09 am

Heuerville wrote:Apart from the cyclops, I like that, and a great deal.

Yep, wish it didn’t have the cyclops.

gonzomantis · Post by **gonzomantis** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 6:23 am

Interesting to see the bigger companies using preorder like this.

james80 · Post by **james80** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:02 am

Torrid wrote:I want this one in blue with blue lume.

Seconded (although I know I won't)

Thankfully they're not using the round cyclops, those look terrible.

I wonder what resale will look like?

manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:15 am

I dig it. Cyclops really doesn’t bother me.

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mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:22 am

No cyclops on the 43mm version; day/date instead of just date.

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:29 am

Laser engraving is limited to one line and up to 11 characters, including spaces.

mattcantwin has 11 letters.

raf42 · Post by **raf42** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:47 am

mattcantwin wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:29 am
Laser engraving is limited to one line and up to 11 characters, including spaces.

mattcantwin has 11 letters.

So does "bandofdicks"

outtatime · Post by **outtatime** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:50 am

I’ve said it before, but all Ball watches look the same to me. Still, when these are selling for $650 used it might be OK. The fit & finish on the bracelet looks to be about Steinhart quality to me.

Also, get off my lawn.

ericf4 · Post by **ericf4** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:18 am

outtatime wrote:I’ve said it before, but all Ball watches look the same to me. Still, when these are selling for $650 used it might be OK. The fit & finish on the bracelet looks to be about Steinhart quality to me.

Also, get off my lawn.

The tubes greatly limit dial design.

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kfalk · Post by **kfalk** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:22 am

outtatime wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:50 am
I’ve said it before, but all Ball watches look the same to me. Still, when these are selling for $650 used it might be OK. The fit & finish on the bracelet looks to be about Steinhart quality to me.

Also, get off my lawn.

Actually the bracelets are pretty nicely done - at least on my older models

jeckyll · Post by **jeckyll** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:25 am

gonzomantis wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 09, 2017 6:23 am
Interesting to see the bigger companies using preorder like this.

I wonder if it's just a function of the market overall struggling.

Anyways, at $850 these seem like a good deal. The 40mm model is way more anti-magnetic than the others. Wonder why ...

Anti-magnetic to 4,800A/m (31mm & 43mm model)
Anti-magnetic to 80,000A/m (40mm model)

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:45 am

Looks cheap for Swiss Made if it is
43mm is tempting

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:48 am

You guys are gonna all have matching balls. Just like when Ben hosted that DWC waxing GTG.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:01 am

I saw these on FB as I follow them
And i must say I absolutely love it.... as I did some of the other recent models they’ve put out on preorders.

I like the Explorer styled Watches. While the black is classic I do prefer the blue kne. Silver is nice but here there isn’t enough contrats so it’s a tad bland for me and not as legible during the day.
I am also a fan of the ETA2892 so this is another plus for me
“The 40mm timepiece houses the BALL RR1101 movement, based on the renowned ETA 2892 caliber. Featuring high-quality components, superior engineering and exceptional finishing, the ETA 2892 movement is renowned for its efficiency, which is guarded by BALL’s ingenious mu-metal shield for anti-magnetic protection to 80,000 A/m.”
The angular numerals due to tubes are always the only drawback for me in their Watches but I may try this one

The price difference for the bracelet model is a no-brainer to me, and the Watch is perfect in bracelet. Works great in office settings. Easy enough to get aftermarket straps anyway

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:04 am

outtatime wrote:I’ve said it before, but all Ball watches look the same to me. Still, when these are selling for $650 used it might be OK. The fit & finish on the bracelet looks to be about Steinhart quality to me.

Also, get off my lawn.

Having handled Balls before

🤨, I’d say that it’s not true. They make an overall superior watch and bracelet.

Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:10 am

While I haven’t handled any really high end watches, I did have an Omega SMP which had a very nice bracelet and my Ball Fireman has even better fit and finishing than the Omega.

jeckyll · Post by **jeckyll** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:18 am

Jeep99dad wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:01 am
I saw these on FB as I follow them
And i must say I absolutely love it.... as I did some of the other recent models they’ve put out on preorders.

I like the Explorer styled Watches. While the black is classic I do prefer the blue kne. Silver is nice but here there isn’t enough contrats so it’s a tad bland for me and not as legible during the day.
I am also a fan of the ETA2892 so this is another plus for me
“The 40mm timepiece houses the BALL RR1101 movement, based on the renowned ETA 2892 caliber. Featuring high-quality components, superior engineering and exceptional finishing, the ETA 2892 movement is renowned for its efficiency, which is guarded by BALL’s ingenious mu-metal shield for anti-magnetic protection to 80,000 A/m.”
The angular numerals due to tubes are always the only drawback for me in their Watches but I may try this one

The price difference for the bracelet model is a no-brainer to me, and the Watch is perfect in bracelet. Works great in office settings. Easy enough to get aftermarket straps anyway

For me that 40mm blue one is the winner as well Brice.

outtatime · Post by **outtatime** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:48 am

Jeep99dad wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:04 am

outtatime wrote:I’ve said it before, but all Ball watches look the same to me. Still, when these are selling for $650 used it might be OK. The fit & finish on the bracelet looks to be about Steinhart quality to me.

Also, get off my lawn.
Having handled Balls before 🤨, I’d say that it’s not true. They make an overall superior watch and bracelet.

I obviously haven’t had nearly enough balls in my hands.

If you get one, I’ll pre-order it used from you. 43mm Blue please.

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:37 am

raf42 wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:47 am

mattcantwin wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:29 am
Laser engraving is limited to one line and up to 11 characters, including spaces.

mattcantwin has 11 letters.

So does "bandofdicks"

Good point, "bandofdicks" would have much higher resale value.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:50 am

outtatime wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:04 am

outtatime wrote:I’ve said it before, but all Ball watches look the same to me. Still, when these are selling for $650 used it might be OK. The fit & finish on the bracelet looks to be about Steinhart quality to me.

Also, get off my lawn.
Having handled Balls before 🤨, I’d say that it’s not true. They make an overall superior watch and bracelet.
I obviously haven’t had nearly enough balls in my hands.

If you get one, I’ll pre-order it used from you. 43mm Blue please.

It’ll wear too large for an all-dial Explorer type watch. I’ll get 40mm

Sorry

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