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Selecting A Ball Watch - Will it be one of the Marvelight Watches
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2020
- I’m looking to select another Ball Watch. I will review the current collection of Ball watches to see if there is anything purchase worthy. The Ball brand has a great history and they make some very fine watches. I’ll review each of the collections and compare some of my favorite Ball watches.
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I purchased the 40mm Engineer M Marvelight in grey about a year and a half ago and I absolutely love that watch. I used to wear a different watch every day, but the Ball has become my daily wear. It looks great whether I'm wearing a suit or blue jeans. I usually wear it with the bracelet, but it looks really good on a leather band to change it up once in a while.
Before I retired I wore a watch for the entire work week. Now I change watches more frequently.
The Ball watches are simply beautiful and very well made. An excellent value even at retail price.
Which Ball is your favorite?
What a great spreadsheet! It must be a blast to work through each of your preferences! Excited to see what you select. I don't think Ball makes an ugly watch. Going to give them more attention now. Thanks, Bob.
They do make nice watches. I'm not much of a fan of those beefy watches that have that crown guard system though.
I was considering the trainmaster roman. When looking for a good deal I ran across the Engineer iii marvelight. Stunning piece, I just had to have it. Have to say, it looks far better in hand than in videos. I have the blue dial, and highly recommend it.
Thanks for the input. It does look like a terrific watch.
I purchased my Ball Marvelight in 2015. At that time it was the Engineer II Marvelight and it was the only Marvelight in Ball's line up. It was my first entry into quality, mechanical, automatic watches and I have been very pleased with it. The tritium markers was the key feature that got my attention on Ball Watches. And the classic design reminiscent of a Rolex OP/Datejust combination along with a very reasonable price helped to seal the deal. This watch is my daily wearer and it has stood up very well over the years. It still looks great, it fits like a glove, and it keeps time to about +2 to +3 seconds per day. I like it so much that I bought another Ball about two years later. I got the Engineer III, Endurance 1917 Classic which is a limited edition commemorative to Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition. This watch is every bit as good as my Marvelight. Now I alternate between these two as my daily wearer. It seems to me that you cannot go wrong with a Ball watch. The quality of their products and their excellent customer service are a combination that is hard to beat.
Thanks for sharing. Well said about can't go wrong with a Ball. I'm still thinking about the Marvelight.
I own the Engineer Marvelight M. The 80 hours Power reserve sure is nice. Love the look. Sporty and Classic. Also my wife likes it.
It looks like a great watch.
I bought the 40mm Marvelight about 4 weeks ago, I really like it, the blue dial is nice looking and has kept time within +/- 4 seconds daily, overall the watch is nicely made, the light tubes on mine are blue with the top of the hour and hands are green..for the money you get a good and accurate watch that will outlive you
It is a great looking watch. Glad you are enjoying it. I'm still trying to make up my mind on these.
I'm glad you're on the Ball !!
Aren't we all?
Would also go for the engineer m in movement and Gas lights. Also love the Glass back, even if it means not that much magnetic protection, but i still love it. Like with so many things: would be easy, if you can choose your favorite details of the whole collection and stuff it in one piece, it would be kinda easy
This is a very help video. Thank you very much. I’m going with the Engineer III. Like you said, the 904L is intriguing. Thanks again.
Let us know how you like it.
My first Ball is on the way, it's the Trainmaster Roman with bracelet.
Cool. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
I Appreciate your videos, keep on the good work
Glad you like them!
I'm debating an Engineer III right now. Fantastic watch. If it had the in-house movement, I'd probably have already jumped on it. Love the video
Thanks In-house movement would be nice. Let us know what you decide.
Hello, this may sound like a story; so earlier in March I purchased the Engineer III Marvelight from one of their online retailers in the UK and needless to say, the watch took way longer than expected as he ran out of stock alongside the issues with shipping internationally (I live in the Middle East). I received the watch around mid June which tbh was more of a treat as my birthday was in late May. My first impression of the watch was it was a bit too blingy and a bit of fingerprints magnet, anyway I accepted it, i loved the lume on it; 2 days later, i took the watch to fit it on my wrist in one of the shops I regularly visited at that time and then went to hangout with my friends after that. I got back home to check my emails and I got one from Ball, announcing the Engineer III Marvelight Chronometer and I dropped my jaws and I immediately wanted to have it somehow, some way. I contacted the retailer in the UK where I purchased the watch from, telling him I am interested in the newer model of the Engineer model, and to my surprise he gladly accepted. I shipped the watch back to him and he put in my name for the Engineer III Marvelight Chronometer (40mm, blue dial) which I should be hopefully receiving it in November-December.
That is nice to hear that you were able to exchange for the watch you prefer. These are really nice watches. Thanks for sharing the story.
Bob great video, ball makes some very intriguing pieces and they are definitely gaining a great reputation in the community.
They do make nice watches. Still considering these vs other daily wear watches.
They are very unique, that’s what interested me about them.
Bob, A really fine video. The Swiss Ball is making a name for itself in the way that Sinn has. Good quality at a fair price. The namesake of the brand is Webb C. Ball who is the greatest name in rail timekeeping and an organizational genius who revolutionized timekeeping standards in the watch industry in much the way that Ray Kroc revolutionized the hamburger stand. Mr. Ball went from a small town Ohio watch repairer to the Chief of Timekeeping for 125,000 miles of American railroad lines. Mr. Ball is immortalized by the colloquial railroad saying “On the ball” which means “on time.” European railroads also adopted his time standards. One fun fact, although Ball was the king of railroad watches, the American Ball Watch Company never manufactured even one watch. They subcontracted out their watch production to Hamilton, Illinois, Waltham, etc. who created watches which were identified on the dials as Ball watches and sold by Ball. Ball was the official watch company of the five major railroad unions (organized by job function, one for the engineers, one for the firemen, etc.). Railroad workers had to have their watches tested for accuracy every few weeks at Ball certified inspection stations run by watch repairers certified by Ball that proliferated in every railroad town. Ball died in the early 1930s. In addition to being the head of his own company, Ball was also an Executive Vice President of Hamilton which at that time was probably the great American watch company. The Swiss company bought the rights to the Ball name from the Ball family and the Swiss company is obviously doing right by Mr. Ball’s memory.
Thanks, I knew most of the history; but love the source of the saying "On the ball". That's some info I can use to impress people. Thanks again.
Adventures With Time Bob, I really enjoy your watch musings. I have been onboard since the beginning and I always look forward to each new installment. Be well.
I would most probably go with the Engineer III Marvelight when I purchase a Ball later this year!
Good luck with your purchase. Let us know how you like it.
Extremely helpful and concise. I am looking at Ball watches so I appreciate your efforts very much.
There are a lot to choose from; and they are always coming out with new ones.
I'm actually looking to get thr engineer III in grey as well. I think it's a beautiful watch
Hope you get it. Thanks for watching.
I'm discovering your video a few months later, but I actually just got a Ball Engineer III Marvelight. I got the silver dial (but it looks more white to me, almost like a pearl). I'm very satisfied with it. My wife has a Rolex OP Date, and I think this one rivals that. Plus it has the same 904L steel. The model number I got, I was only able to find them at a AD in New Jersey. I got this one on Chrono24 through them. NM2026C-S10J-SL
Wow. Must be a beautiful watch in person. Enjoy it and happy collecting.
😃👍🏼 Your video was super helpful to me. I'm really liking the Marvelights of this special brand.
Thank you for clarifying the many questions I had ✌🏼
Glad I can help. Let us know if you get one.
I also appreciate what you do...
I do like Ball watches and great quality they put out...
For me the $$$ is fine for what you get...
There’s always pros and cons
With a in-house movement cause usually you have to have Ball to do there servicing and that could costs more then having someone else do.
Lastly , for me most Ball’s are too thick for me to feel comfortable
Thank you again
Yes, in-house movements do have their own issue.
I was debating the engineer iii marvel light in grey as well. However I didn't like the bulky bracelet for the watch size.
What did you ultimately purchase if anything?
@@adventureswithtime thanks for asking ! I bought a tag heuer carrera in blue dial 41mm older WAY model. I love it so much that I'm itching to get the same exact model in white w concentric circles texture dial.
Pre-ordered the Engineer III Legend II this month. This video helped me pull the trigger on a Ball. It should be the last watch I'll ever need to buy....again. This is the last one for sure.
Famous last words. But seriously, enjoy you new watch.
Thanks for this video. I feel your pain. :D I’m looking at purchasing my first Ball watch and I’m struggling through an analysis much like yours. I guess this hasn’t been the worst challenge to face in 2020 ...
Take your time. Unfortunately it is difficult to try on a Ball before you purchase. Which models are you considering.
I bought a blue Engineer III Marvelight and I can heartily recommend it. My choice was between blue and grey, now I have a blue one, I want a grey one as well! It'll look amazing on brown leather too.
You won't be disappointed - it's a lovely thing.
I love the new style handset on the marvelight M 3. I hope they revisit a few of their other designs and apply the new handset too
One thing is that I'm not a fan of the multi-colored tubes. To me it's a bit too much. I don't know how others feel.
@@adventureswithtime yes it’s a love hate thing. Personally I don’t mind it as the effect it’s much better than traditional lume and that’s what I need.
Great video and new sub! Love ball watch. I own a marvelight II in white and it’s one of my favorites! The chronometer versions are a great value for the price.
Thanks for subscribing. I really like the marvelight watches and think I'll ultimately get one.
Great video, very educational for me. I am thinking of getting another Ball as well, but I will probably stick to the Ladies options which are more limited. Most of the watches in the 40mm range sound like they would be too big for me to want to wear very often. My Trainmaster Eternity Ladies is a great size. I am intrigued by the Moon Phase watch. I have to say I like the Conductor line with that rectangular-ish shape, but I don't think they have any in Ladies size.
Take your time to make a decision. Enjoy whatever you decide to get. Thanks for watching.
This review was on the Ball................couldn’t help myself! The hair is coming along nicely said a child of the sixties.
The hair is not on purpose. Trying to get it cut. What do you think about a ponytail?
Adventures With Time Anything but a man bun. Just not you’re style. 🤪
Nice comparison! The Ball Marvelight collection has some really nice pieces. I definitely think I would go for the model with Ball's in house movement! I just recently reviewed a watch from Ball on my channel called the Roadmaster Vanguard, it's very similar to the Roadmaster Marine GMT that you mentioned. I hope you'll check out the review and let me know what you think! I currently have my eye on the Roadmaster Marine GMT with a green dial! Ball is such an underrated brand!
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll certainly check out your review.
Adventures With Time Awesome!
Ball is better than Tudor! Higher quality.❤
Not that I disagree. But can you enumerate ways that Ball is better?
Ball Engineer III Marvelight is a fenomenal watch .. great value for the money. great piece, great story.. I would love to have one, but in Italy this watches are unobtainable
Why can't you get one in Italy?
Very helpful video that gives the essential information needed to choose the watch. You might want to check on the new "Iceberg " from Ball
I haven't heard of that one. Is that it's real model name?
It just came out. Trainmaster Icebreaker PM 3030C-S-BK with in-house movement
Excellent analysis, Thanks.
And thank you for watching.
Great breakdown. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it. Are you thinking of getting one?
Good one 👍
Thank you for watching
just pre-ordered the marvelight caring edition, the one with multi color gas tubes on black dial. what do you think of it?
Each person has to choose the one they like. My opinion really only counts for me. But all of them are good watches and I don't think one can go wrong with any of them.
Watched your video again...
Saw it when you first did it..
And it’s the best information anywhere on these 3 models...
There’s a lot of great quality options in the $1,000-1,500 range... but I think Ball has one of the absolute best dials out of every one else...
I’m thinking real real hard on either getting the marvelight 2 or 3 (basically same $$)
I think the 3 has better antimagnetic rating and better shock rating as well)
But looks exactly the same..
And I do really like the James cook model too
It’s a limited rum of only 250 ? Units and still can get one..
As of today...
All 3 of these are around $1,150 on a few sites....
I usually take about 4-6 months in researching and re....researching to make sure of my choice...
I usually start with spending 4-6 months looking at everything that gets my interest and then narrow it down and down again to I get about 3
Then relook at those again and then decide...
Anyway,
It’s part of buying a quality personal watch
Thank you for doing these videos
Blessings
Greg
I like your idea of taking time to make your decision. There are a lot of good watches out there and it does take time to make a decision. Thanks for watching and good luck on your purchase.
Sir your approach to finding a watch to buy is similar to mine but more methodical. I am looking at getting my first ball and going through the same process. Seems like all the boxes are checked through the selection but haven't found the one that checks enough at once yet. I hate a cyclops tho... So engineer m is really on my short list right now. Anyways. Subbed after watching this video. Cheers.
Thanks. Just keep trying on watches whenever you can and stay calm. Happy hunting.
You're breakdown, in the form of a spreadsheet, is fantastic. I have never owned a Ball and am considering one at the moment. Something, however, confuses me about one of the models you compare- the BALL Engineer III Marvelight "CHRONOGRAPH"... As you describe it (see the image at about 7:45 into your video), I do not see a chronograph feature. Where are the sub-dials? And the START/STOP/RESET buttons? Help me understand, please. Many Thanks...
Sorry, I intended to say Chronometer. My mistake
904 steel is anti corrosion but it is softer than the alternative
True. What do you think about the trade off ?
Japan the cost of replacing the gas light with a regular store purchase is more than 60,000 with three hands. Is the replacement cost cheap overseas?
I have never tried to replace the lights. I would imagine you have to send them back to Ball to have them done correctly.
I own an engineer 3 marvelight and care for it very much. The tritium is excellent. It has a workhorse movement based on the 2824. What’s not to like?
Totally agree. BTW, were you able to get any discount on this purchase?
@@adventureswithtime I purchased the watch from Gnomon. The price was good and they are an AD. I had a very good experience. Would recommend.
How does your favorite model compare to the new releases cominc by Ball? The 904L steel and magnetic properties are of especial interes...
What new releases are you specifically asking about?
Thanks for the video.
I’m considering finally pulling the trigger on one.
I’m interested in the Engineer M Marvelight Blue - 40mm - Ref. NM2032C-S1C-BE. $1,980 USD seems like a bargain for an house movement from ball.
What’s your take on that one?
Also considering the Monta Noble for a similar price in blue.
Keep up good work 👍
After watching entire video.
You answered my question in great detail!
The ball with 904 stainless steel is now being considered too. Though it lacks the in house movement, it’s highly desirable
Glad you found some information on the video. I think Monta are nice watches too. Of course, they don't have this brand history that Ball has. Good luck.
See below.
I have the engineer m marvelight in anthracite grey. A beautiful watch.
I bet it looks great.
The pro to the Ball band is the lume: it's the best. But too many cons: too heavy, too thick, too inaccurate, too much depreciation, too expensive. Ball should make a lighter, thinner, accurate, lower-priced quartz model.
Mine is not too thick or heavy and doesn't have a lot of lume. I love it. I agree in that I don't like the multi-color lume.
Great video but seems you’re confusing chronometer with chronograph
I often misspeak with those two. Thanks for correcting
Great video! What are thoughts on the ball engineer 2 magneto?
I haven't looked at it detail; just some pictures. The face style, with the timing bezel isn't to my liking. It makes the dial look too small for the case. But that's just my opinion without having seen the watch in person and not looking at the specs in detail.
@@adventureswithtime well this really upsets me
@@nkmsvwde5612 why
I’m looking at the EOD DM3200A do you know anything specific to this model? It is suggestively new but I cannot find the date it was started. Obviously, since it includes Tritium components its date of birth matters more.
Sorry I don’t know
A pleasure to listen to, as usual.
Thank you. It's a pleasure having you watch.
904L is easier to scratch 👍
A watch will get scratched no matter what. I found that out.
Okay, which one did you end up with? Great review by the way.
None........Yet.
I've been eyeing up the Ball Engineer II Marvelight NM2026C-S6-BE, but the Engineer III Marvelight looks almost completely identical. I've tried to research both models on forums and apparently they use different steel grades and an updated movement, but found out there's even more variations within both Engineer II Marvelight and Engineer III Marvelight. I'm so confused 😂I am trying to get as close as possible to the exact Ball watch featured in Watchfinder's "Sub-£1,000 Watches" video here on UA-cam, but with a blue dial and wouldn't mind a better movement and higher grade steel. Any recommendations?
I do see that they've come out with some different models, I think. I don't remember seeing a grey dial variety. It is hard to decide. I for one, don't like the multi-colored lume on watches. I'm not a fan of blue dials on watches. So it really is up to the buyer to decide what you like best. If you can, try to see them in person; which I know is hard to do with Ball watches.
Where are you getting your prices? All of these are $300ish more on their website. Would love to get the M for $2499!
I might have made a mistake or they could have raised their prices. Sorry if I made a mistake.
hi ^_^ i have purchased the Engineer III Marvelight Chronometer and i can't wait to receive it, mine is the 40mm black dial ;) #98
I'm sure you will enjoy it.
funny.. I got the E 3 M chrono black dial #98 to.. but in 43mm
BALL is such a great, underrated watch.
Agree.
That's @timelessandcompany sorry for the typo 😊
Thanks
Get the Green Beret!
Do you like that one the best?
Ball makes far too many watches. I was looking at the Enginer M marvelight. 80 hour power reserve is fantastic.
Do you like it better than the Engineer III Marvelight?
Chronometer or Chronograph ?
Opps. Did I say the wrong thing?
chronometer
What about it?
Great video, but every time you say chronograph I cringe.
Why is that?
@@adventureswithtime because it’s not a chronograph.
@@operamatthew There was absolutely a chronograph watch on the screen when he mentioned it. What are you on about?
@@bboooobbyy you must be deaf and blind 5:30