Glad the UA-cam watch fraternity have found the Fireman Enterprise. A great watch at the price. This is an entry level time piece, but I think it's one of their best looking.
Really cool offering from Ball, I like the legibility on this version and the dimensions seem to hit the sweet spot. Definitely with you on the butterfly clasp though, wish it was a swing arm.
Great showcase and review. I was considering a Sinn 556i but then I stumbled across this Ball. I'm a sucker for those indices and the tritium is such a bonus cool factor. Plus with a current deal from an online AD in my country it's sub 800 Euros, compare that to climbing Sinn prices! Ridiculous value. I think I might pull the trigger.
Great video, it contributed to me picking this watch up. But if you’d be so kind and answer a question. I got it new, and noticed the manual wind is very hard. I had it lying in a case for over 24h, and wanted to wind it a little before going to sleep, as I planned to wear it the next day and didn’t want to set it again. Setting the time and date was very easy going, but the winding has a lot of resistance on my piece, so much that I stopped for fear of damaging it. I have a few other automatic watches, and they all wind much smoother. Is that normal for this watch, did you experience that also, or should I sent it back to get it looked at? Thanks in advance
With the extended power reserve, it might be a bit stiff to wind compared to a standard ETA or Sellita-based movement. If the winding isn't causing any notable harm to the movement (via the display back), you should be alright. You could always bring it to an AD an have them take a look.
Quick question - I would like to buy this watch and i really like the 3D logo on the clasp. When i look at this model in the internet it has only written "ball" on buterflly clasp and has no logo. Does somebody knows anything about it?
Nice looking watch, a strap monster. Thanks for the review 👍
Best review of a Ball watch that I’ve seen 👍Great job thanks
Thanks for the feedback 👍
Glad the UA-cam watch fraternity have found the Fireman Enterprise. A great watch at the price. This is an entry level time piece, but I think it's one of their best looking.
Looks like a nice watch. Great job on the video, as always!
I bought the white dial, and I love mine! No cyclops on mine.
I like the simplicity of this one. Seems like this would be a great "one watch" (if one were inclined towards such a..prospect *shivers*).
Really cool offering from Ball, I like the legibility on this version and the dimensions seem to hit the sweet spot. Definitely with you on the butterfly clasp though, wish it was a swing arm.
Mine doesn't have the Cyclops and it came with both the bracelet and leather strap. This is my 5th Ball watch.
Great review - thank you
Great showcase and review. I was considering a Sinn 556i but then I stumbled across this Ball. I'm a sucker for those indices and the tritium is such a bonus cool factor. Plus with a current deal from an online AD in my country it's sub 800 Euros, compare that to climbing Sinn prices! Ridiculous value.
I think I might pull the trigger.
Which EU retailer is it?
Great video, it contributed to me picking this watch up. But if you’d be so kind and answer a question. I got it new, and noticed the manual wind is very hard. I had it lying in a case for over 24h, and wanted to wind it a little before going to sleep, as I planned to wear it the next day and didn’t want to set it again. Setting the time and date was very easy going, but the winding has a lot of resistance on my piece, so much that I stopped for fear of damaging it. I have a few other automatic watches, and they all wind much smoother.
Is that normal for this watch, did you experience that also, or should I sent it back to get it looked at?
Thanks in advance
With the extended power reserve, it might be a bit stiff to wind compared to a standard ETA or Sellita-based movement. If the winding isn't causing any notable harm to the movement (via the display back), you should be alright. You could always bring it to an AD an have them take a look.
Watching this review makes me realize how scratched up mine is. The clasp is definitely the biggest let down, but otherwise a great watch!
good review man
Great review of a nice watch.
Really like it although the bracelet has a bit weird look.
Quick question - I would like to buy this watch and i really like the 3D logo on the clasp. When i look at this model in the internet it has only written "ball" on buterflly clasp and has no logo. Does somebody knows anything about it?
Love to see same watch without date. Got a ph for the date 👍
Where can I buy this watch in Canada?
could you share where you purchased it?
I picked mine up from a Canadian watch enthusiast forum. You can also get some good deals on preowned Ball watches on eBay from a reputable seller.
Need no date option!
The hour and minute hands look similar in the dark which hhaampers reading of proper time. Extra long hour indexes look stupid.