Ball Engineer III Legend Pre-Order
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Ball Engineer III Legend Pre-Order
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
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
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Seems a great deal at $850.
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Plus 3 sizes 31,40,43 to choose from.
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Apart from the cyclops, I like that, and a great deal.
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I want this one in blue with blue lume.
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Yep, wish it didn’t have the cyclops.Heuerville wrote:Apart from the cyclops, I like that, and a great deal.
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Interesting to see the bigger companies using preorder like this.
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Seconded (although I know I won't)Torrid wrote:I want this one in blue with blue lume.
Thankfully they're not using the round cyclops, those look terrible.
I wonder what resale will look like?
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I dig it. Cyclops really doesn’t bother me.
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Re: Ball Engineer III Legend Pre-Order
No cyclops on the 43mm version; day/date instead of just date.
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Laser engraving is limited to one line and up to 11 characters, including spaces.
mattcantwin has 11 letters.
mattcantwin has 11 letters.
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So does "bandofdicks"mattcantwin wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:29 amLaser engraving is limited to one line and up to 11 characters, including spaces.
mattcantwin has 11 letters.
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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.
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The tubes greatly limit dial design.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.
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Actually the bracelets are pretty nicely done - at least on my older models
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I wonder if it's just a function of the market overall struggling.gonzomantis wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 6:23 amInteresting to see the bigger companies using preorder like this.
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)
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Looks cheap for Swiss Made if it is
43mm is tempting
43mm is tempting
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You guys are gonna all have matching balls. Just like when Ben hosted that DWC waxing GTG.
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Ball Engineer III Legend Pre-Order
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
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
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Having handled Balls before 🤨, I’d say that it’s not true. They make an overall superior watch and bracelet.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.
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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.
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For me that 40mm blue one is the winner as well Brice.Jeep99dad wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:01 amI 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
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I obviously haven’t had nearly enough balls in my hands.Jeep99dad wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:04 amHaving handled Balls before 🤨, I’d say that it’s not true. They make an overall superior watch and bracelet.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.
If you get one, I’ll pre-order it used from you. 43mm Blue please.
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Re: Ball Engineer III Legend Pre-Order
raf42 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:47 amSo does "bandofdicks"mattcantwin wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:29 amLaser engraving is limited to one line and up to 11 characters, including spaces.
mattcantwin has 11 letters.
Good point, "bandofdicks" would have much higher resale value.
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outtatime wrote:I obviously haven’t had nearly enough balls in my hands.Jeep99dad wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:04 amHaving handled Balls before 🤨, I’d say that it’s not true. They make an overall superior watch and bracelet.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.
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
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