One of the Most UNDERRATED Brands - Ball Engineer M Marvelight Review (In-House Movement)
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- So as many of you know, I am from Cleveland, Ohio, a city not known for their watchmaking, but today I get to flex my hometown pride looking at an undervalued brand, Ball Watch Company, that originated after a tragic crash in Kipton, Ohio. In this video, we head to the place where this brand got its start and take a look at one of their awesome pieces, Engineer M Marvelight with a new in-house movement.
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You really went above and beyond for this review. Great shots and great editing. A pleasure to watch.
Glad that it was noticed! I figured it was worth driving out to Kipton. Thanks for watching!
@@TeddyBaldassarre Definitely! The aesthetics of Kipton combined with that music was really effective.
Excellent review. A lot of attention to the main details of the watch. Thanks for the video.
@@WoWMinGM I was wondering whether music was written just for this video or was it sourced from some music bank?
I adore my ball. I love telling people about the history of the watch, the whole “on the ball” ie on ball time back story, etc. It’s easily the most worn watch in the collection,
They are a very cool brand. I am glad I was finally able to make a video to give the brand it’s due! Thanks for watching Patrick and enjoy your Ball!
great brand ! I want to get one soon
Why did you lose the other one?
Just FYI, people are not really interested in history of a wrist watch and you are probably boring them with your stories.
I love the history of the watches from railroad watches to ww2 fliegers. Awesome stuff man!!
Growing up in Mansfield Ohio in the 1950’s I can remember going to Cleveland for Christmas Shopping. In that time period
Webb C Ball had a very high level name in Ohio comparable to Tiffanies. I remember the store . My parents would point it
to me. It long gone now, but I remember it. Today I own gold 18s. 21 jeweled Illinois Bunn Special from 1913.
It is a railroad watch. It is very accurate and I think it is comparable in accuracy to modern watches. I have been thinking
about buying a Ball pocket watch but I may consider a modern ball watch.
I love this. Mansfield is my hometown and there is so much history wrapped up in the area with railroads keeping many of those stories. I would love to have experienced seeing that shoppe as a child and experiencing the thrill of Cleveland Christmas shopping with the inevitable dinner out and falling asleep in the backseat on the way home. It sounds like you value your rich experiences. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome 👍
A very nice memory- Stores used to be so much nicer , most of the beautiful stores like Ball's are long gone in Boston.
I own 4 Ball Watches, 3 Oris and 1 Sinn. In my opinion, the best 3 watch brands for their value per cost. Ball is definitely an underrated American now Swiss brand. But then again, I like value watches that are not that well known.
Three great brands for the money. That 1-2 k price range has a lot there but those three are definitely in my top 5.
Teddy Baldassarre just curious what other 2 would make your top 5 in this price range, I agree with these 3 plus Longines...,
Great collection you should be Proud. I recommend checking out Longiness as well. Similar price point and I love my Hydroconquest
I would question their Swissness. They are an Asian company with a Swiss addess.
Watch & Unwind I own the Longines Hydroconquest with the ceramic bezel and it’s a great watch!
Watching this video wearing my BALL Engineer Hydrocarbon Racer Chronograph THE QUALITY you get at this price range is insane!!!
I watched this video 4 years ago and now I will be getting the watch soon. Thank you so much for the high quality review.
Teddy,
Thank you very much for this review. As the son and grandson of railroad men, I well remember my dad going to work with a pocket watch in the front pocket of his overalls and a tachometer scale chronograph in his wrist.
The chronograph was a Garland - one of the names of the Ball Factory warehouses in Cleveland (we were from Buffalo). I believe the Garland watches were similar to the Rolex/Tudor branding - not quite as high end as the Ball watches but made to a Ball standard. I know for sure the watch was railroad certified because I remember my father going for the annual NY Central certification. That watch today is in my collection and keeps excellent time for a watch over 70 years old. The chronograph works like a champ. Both pushers and the crown are slightly oversized f/u/w gloves.
Of all the new Ball watches, the watch you reviewed definitely is the most iconic and, while out of my budget, certainly the Ball I would like to wear.
Best wishes for good health,
JR Seeger
“Old warrior and new novelist”
Finally! Thanks for reviewing Ball and giving Cleveland it's due in watchmaking and horological history. Keep up the great work Teddy and keep representing The Land!
I just bought a Ball Fireman Ducks Unlimited. Im from Cleveland as well born and raised and I'm happy I got a watch from a company from my home state!
Teddy, that was a great review. I love the historical background and bringing us right to the town of Kipton to tell the brands story. I have always liked or been drawn to the brand as my Grandfather worked on the Erie RR through the depression years. When I learned about the brands association with the RR industry I could not help but be drawn to it. I learned much more from your video than I have been able to garner from other sources. I loved Bart's comment on relevance and before we went to the moon the RR industry built our country. I never hear anyone review these watches in depth. They are underrated. Well Done!
I bought two Ball watches based on your reviews. They are affordable masterpieces.
I’ve owned Balls in my early collecting days but haven’t looked at them in years. This watch is a looker and I had no idea they have an in house movement now. Going to check out their full line now.
I owned my balls my entire life
Yea I got fat and haven’t been able to look at my balls in years as well.
Ahahaha
PAUSE
I’ve worn a Ball watch for many years and concur it is a treasured possession. This review is a fitting tribute to its beauty and functionality.
One of the most articulate, informative and nicely edited watch videos anywhere.
As a native Clevelander myself, I find myself feeling a sense of pride wearing my Ball watch. I learned about the brand right here on UA-cam when I was looking for some info on quality timepieces featuring a magnified date window. As I advance in years I find reading the tiny little date indicator on analog watch faces more of a challenge. I watched a video review of the Fireman Victory, and looked no further. I bought a Fireman Nightbreaker within a week. That was about a year ago. Today I purchased an NOS Engineer II from 2014 at an online auction, COSC certified on a genuine crocodile strap with a white face; a watch that retails for $2700 cost me a mere $900. It feels so good to finally have a pair of Balls. My dream has always been to own an Omega watch, but I’m really beginning to rethink that. I don’t think I’m compromising anything by wearing a Ball watch instead. They make one to suit everybody’s taste and need, they’re reasonably priced, and the overall value can’t be beat. Thank you for your deep dive into the company’s history and the importance of Mr. Ball’s contribution to the standardization of timekeeping.
The production value is through the ROOF here, Teddy, congrats! The Kipton footage, the MUSIC, the story of the Ball company - this has been a genuine pleasure to watch!
I thought that looked great on Instagram, but to see it "in the wild" with that great videography was pretty astonishing. A truly gorgeous watch. The movement looks like a work of art, i love the open space back there. A nice juxtaposition of minimalism with the highly decorated surfaces. You should be proud. Great story along with it, and thanks for keeping us entertained ...it's great seeing watches on your channel we wouldn't see anywhere else.
I really love this one. Ever since I learned about tritium lume and specifically this method of having it inside glass tubes I've loved the look and thought I'd definitely have one in my collection some day. This may well be the one I go for, and I entirely agree with the decision to put it on a strap rather than the bracelet.
Excellent review of a fantastic watch. I sold my overrated Tudor GMT (date wheel never worked right) and bought a stunning Ball Hydrocarbon GMT and never looked back. Ball makes the best watch for the money- bar none. If you are in the market for well made watch, take a look at a Ball first, it punches way above its weight class and has the history to back it up. Two thumbs way up.
Hi, I would like you to do a show on "Railroad watches of the world" The Longine "Railroad" is beautiful and I am sure their are others out there. Always enjoy your videos/C
Tudor is way overhyped
I have a Ball Trainmaster Eternity Ladies Watch, and I love it. The history behind the Ball watch is one thing that drew me to it. I've been very happy with the performance and appearance of this watch and love seeing those little T25 tubes light up at night. Great video!
That’s a beautiful looking watch, Ball definitely on my “one day I’ll have one “ list. Great history and yes they don’t get the recognition they deserve.
Under-rated?
Dude this watch is like a hidden pearl in an ocean! Damn I am surprised!
Quite please. Let it be know among the people who anderstand...
An update......enjoyed the video a month ago ....looked at the Ball and was impressed, love the back story .... today I received my Ball mn2088 and like everything about it. The luma is awesome. Thanks, Teddy
Really impressive editing on this one! I like this episode’s format of both studio photography and on-location shots with moving camera work. I hope you’re able to do more like this!
Great review! As a Ball Enterprise owner, I love this brand. Somehow has become my most worn watch. Honestly imo some of the best dress tool everyday watches
Was recently going to pick up an omega aqua terra and ended up getting talked into a ball fireman victory and could not be happier with the watch. Everything i wanted in design and toughness and a much better price. Then i watched this review and knew i made a good purchase. Definitely an underappreciated brand.
Many thanks for a great presentation. One day I was thinking about the 1891 train wreck so I used a great (and free) historical newspaper database and read the accounts filed in the local papers. Reading the news stories provided depth and drama to a railroad tragedy that occurred over 120 years ago. Others have praised many aspects of the Ball watch so all I will add is their bracelets punch well above their weight class.
HAVING WORKED AS A ENGINEER I HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO BALL WATCHES FOR MANY YEARS WITH THE OLDER MANUAL ONES..I HAVE ALSO OWNED SEVERAL OF THE NEWER ONES AND HAVE ALWAYS FOUND THEM OF GREAT QUALITY AND TIME TELLING.THANKS AGAIN FOR THE REVIEW....
I own three Ball watches and am extremely happy with them. Best value for money IMHO and the use of tritium is unique and very practical. Nice video Teddy, thanks for spreading the word on this great quality brand!
I own the Ball firemans racer and i,m very happy with it,it lights up like a torch at night and has a very cool dial.Its a great everyday watch and thanks for the excellent video.
Teddy- Doing history pieces about horological subjects is right for your channel! Good job.
Love this review Teddy as I was an Engineer on the railroad for 42 years... Retired now... Actually the headquarters for Locomotive Engineers was located in Cleveland, still is... (Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers)... Ball makes great time pieces and some of my fellow workers had Ball pocket watches... I actually wore my Grandfathers Elgin "B.W. Raymond" pocket watch for about 20 years (that my Mom gave me when I hired out and she kept after her Dad passed) before I went to a Seiko wrist watch, railroad approved of course... Had to get my pocket watch inspected, early in my career, every couple years for accuracy... Time is of essence on the RR... Still have my Elgin... Love this Ball Engineer, beautiful watch and love the case back with the decorated rotor and engraving and the leather strap, awesome... Underrated is a fact when it comes to Ball agree with your assessment....Loved your review...! GG... Indiana
I've owned a Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II for 4 years now. My only beef with Ball... their naming conventions! ;-) I've literally worn this watch daily for that entire time. As a corporate jet pilot who loads luggage and generally abuses this watch, it's a beast! The crown guard and incredible lumen made the AeroGMTII a no-brainer for me. I'll now have to add the M Marvelight to the wish list; thanks for the review Teddy!
Thank you for presenting this brand. Never heard of it before. This watch looks stunning with that leather strap. Reasonably priced also.
Your macro shots and just video production generally are seriously next level! 😲
I own two Ball watches. The Engineer II Marvelight that I bought in 2015 and the Engineer Master Endurance 1917 that I bought in 2017. The Endurance was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Antarctic expedition of Ernest Shackelford in 1917. They are both absolutely magnificent timepieces with awesome accuracy and impressive lume. I wear them all the time in a rotation alternating between them and a third watch I built myself in a workshop I attended at a local watch shop near my home.
The feature that led me to Ball is the tritium lume. I especially like the fact that the tritium does not fade out like luminova does. It glows constantly and can be easily read all night long. You can get tritium in other watch brands but they are almost exclusively sport/diver watches and what I wanted was a dress watch. Ball was the only brand that fit my requirements.
Teddy, that intro was incredible. You are the standard for watch content on UA-cam-no question.
Aloha, as a native Cleveland guy living in Hawaii, I loved this video!! My father was a RR conductor for Conrail. The history alone will have me looking at this watch as a future piece. Another great video. Teddy you are becoming the best watch YT around. Thanks for your video. Proud of your success. Go Cleveland!!!
The Ball watch brand is responsible for restoring my interest in watches. I happened to see one in a magazine and was instantly drawn to the design. This lead down a path of discovery on the history and significance of the brand and I was hooked! Thanks for creating this video and sharing your personal connection to this magnificent and very understated brand!
I’ve owned a Ball Engineer Master II chronometer since 2004. It’s been a great watch to own. I’ve had it serviced three times and the tubes were replaced during the last service. It’s a great performer with a an ETA movement. The watch Teddy reviewed would be one I would consider because of its 80 hour power reserve. Mine only has a 38 hour power reserve which isn’t enough. My Ball watch is no longer my daily wearer, but I still like to wear it once or twice a week. Ball makes a good product for the price.
I have two Ball watches. They were my first Swiss automatic watches. I have a few, like 40 nice Quartz watches and have been a watch fan for most of my life. I love my Ball watches. I really enjoyed this video. I have become a big fan of all your videos. I really appreciate the content you produce.
I just got a ball engineer III king 40mm. Absolutely love this watch (and brand). Glad to see some love being thrown their way.
I just pre-ordered the Ball Engineer III Marvelight -Caring Edition. I have no idea why it's called the "caring edition" because I don't care but it is the one with the rainbow lume. It's COSC certified, 80,000 A/m anti-magnetic, 100m WR with screw down crown, with a proprietary anti shock system, and multi colored (rainbow) tritium lume on a bracelet all for under 2k. I even like that it comes with a cyclops date window. I had no choice but to get one.
But you're definitely one of the people who turned me on to Ball in the first place, so thanks.
The cinematography in this video is really slick. I wasn’t the biggest fan of this channel initially, but really have become one as it has evolved and as you have found your own voice, Teddy.
Great continued upgrade to your production value. Enjoyed the history segment and location shots a great deal. I appreciated the intelligent discussion of case size options without the prior whining for mid-century case size.
Beautiful watch. I never considered them before but after this excellent video I will be adding one to my collection. Thank you for this excellent review and history Teddy.
Dude this I was an awesome video. Loved the whole thing. Beautiful watch as well. I’m big on locational heritage stuff, so being just northwest of you in the Detroit area, I really dig this. That’s gotta be one of the coolest looking watches in the price range too. It’s on the list now.
Ball is a great, brand that gets nowhere near the recognition it deserves. Great review!
Agreed and thanks Andrew! Thanks for watching!
def a underrated brand for sure, might be a good thing though for us because It puts them closer to my price point on the grey market
Last weekend I saw my first Ball watch, I had never heard of the brand. A friend of mine is selling it for his dad. Today I see this video. Gives me a greater appreciation. Maybe I should look at that piece again
I was sceptical at the beginning,...but, you've sold me on the idea of owning one.
I really Like Ball Watches...have been studying and shopping them for awhile now...Looking to add one to my collection in the near term.
Great focus on this model and Ball the brand...would love to see more Ball watches featured on your channel !!👍👍👍
Just go this piece from Gnomon watches .... and it’s amazing!!. I had an omega Seamaster (bond era), and I have to say the finishing is definitely on par! The case, tritium tubes, weight, build quality, everything’s spot on! Also the in-house caliber has been running +1 seconds for the past week, and is finished beautifully. Having handled a Seamaster Aquaterra at an omega ad, I’d say the case and movement finishing is to a similar level. Overall very pleased!! Gonna be a great beater/everyday watch. Great review Teddy
I bought my first ball last month. The Master engineer world diver is a lot of watch for the money. I love it.
I to enjoy history of a brand and in association with the railroads because many American companies had there versions of Railroad grade pocket watches from Waltham to Hamilton and many others but of course the rail road grade of standard really started with Ball. I really like this piece as it has that tool watch look and feel as does it have kind of a field watch style which I really lean more towards. Thanks again, Brian.
Teddy, impressed by your review several months ago, I kept this watch in mind since. I have more than 20 watches on my collection including Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Hamilton, Longines, Seiko, etc. But what was missing was kind of “versatile watch for any occasion” or “one watch collection watch” as some say.
I know that the ultimate universal watch is Rolex Explorer I or Rolex DJ. Tried several Datejusts, but was not impressed. Today I was at a multi-brand dealership in Moscow and tried Ball Engineer M Marvelight 40 mm with grey dial. It was love at first sight. The dealer saw my excitement and helped me to make up my mind by giving me a very attractive price (equivalent to USD 2,150).
So it’s mine now and I love it so much. Kind of ideal watch taking into consideration all aspects including price.
Thank you for inspiration!
I'm building a watch Collection right now Ball drew my eye and you can tell it's a quality piece
Great video! My dad worked for Canadian National Railway and he gave me the Ball pocket watch he used for 36 years. I have a soft spot for Ball watches and I like their Trainmaster line. Keep up the great work! Cheers from Canada.
Have always admired Ball for there cost to precision ratio, stayed true to their roots. Great video, well done!
I absolutely love this style of videos. History and justification behind the love for these beautiful timepieces. Thank you so much!
Thanks Teddy. I really enjoyed this video about Ball watches. They're on my wishlist to add to the collection. As a railroad buff, I appreciate Ball's history with the railroads helping to produce an accurate and reliable timepiece to keep the trains running safely and on time. I do have a friend who owns a Ball watch, and it easy to see you're getting a very high quality timepiece for the money. Great review, and thanks again for highlighting Ball on your channel.
feels like I just watched an overview of this watch last week from Watchfinder & Co. And now I'm watching it again... Great review Teddy!
*paid review
This is one of the best reviews ever. We have all seen tons of reviews on all kinds of things. This one felt special. Heck I never bother to comment on youtube video's but this had that something special you just cant put your finger on. Very well done. Congrats this video elevated this watch and maybe even the brand which I am a big fan of.
I was actually looking into this brand a few days ago. It seems they have offerings at a lot of price points. The one that grabbed my attention in my range is named the "Ball Inspector." Thought that was a strange choice! Memorable, but strange!
8/8 very smooth
I know this sounds weird but here it goes. I'm a total amateur watch guy, and I usually have nothing interesting to say, however.... Being a resident of a small town in Northern Ohio I feel like I can finally bring something to the discussion. At 2:35 thats a septic mound which is very common for our soil types. Perc, AKA percolation testing is performed before a septic system is installed, pending on the measurements, the country engineer picks options for the septic installer. The bottom of the mound is usually 12-24" of sand, then the pipes, then dirt. Glad I could finally contribute to a Teddy video.
My business partner sent me a Ball watch a couple months ago. Aviator Dual Time Automatic. It is a bold watch, especially at night with those tritium markers. This watch has quick change independent date numerals, which adds an interesting touch and it is dual time so I can keep up while on the West Coast. When it arrive it ran faster than a speeding train. JOMASHOP honored their warranty program and had it back to me in two weeks perfectly regulated. Actually, I view that adjustment as a feature and a benefit as the watch keeps perfect time now. It just needed a little extra love. Same as its old man owner. I like your work Teddy. Well done.
It's about time a reviewer did a respectable review on a brand so well deserving! Thank You....Love mine! So underrated! One of the best entry lever to mid level timepieces you can buy based on price you'd like to spend.
man I'm watching this again, because the production value on this one is so good. Love me some BALL watches!
My dad is a fan of ball watches, one year he gifted me a engineer hydrocarbon deepquest. Love the watch have no complaints on it.. When I think of ball I think of a piece that is made to take shock very well (something that’s often overlooked ) and has that tritium glow on the face..But as you said very underrated brand with a ton of specs for the price. It’s nice to watch a review on a watch that Isn’t a rolex or a patek or AP.
I recently purchased an Engineer III Marvelight. It features an ETA 2824-2 movement that must be regulated by Ball because on my timegrapher it is running at a solid +2 sec/day. Mine sports the blue sunburst dial and it is a beauty. I am so very impressed by this piece that is has not left my wrist since it arrived. Thanks for showcasing this often overlooked brand.
Hi Teddy, I own several Balls and purchased my first because of the rather lame lume on my Rolex watches. I also have the Marvelight with the older (I believe Eta) movement. Recently (several months ago) I purchased an Archangel as a Dive oriented watch; it was number 0001 of 1000. At any rate, I've got good and not so good things to say about the Ball brand. It just doesn't, for example, bring the sense of accomplishment I get from wearing one on my Rolex watches. At any rate I love the lume and at the price point they're a great value. I really enjoyed your video and the visit to the site of the Great Train Wreck. Thanks for taking the time to create it!!!!
Thanks Teddy, This video made me pull the trigger on the 40mm w black dial. Great to hear about the history, the cinematography and edit are on point, and those closeups are very well done. Favorite watch in a growing collection. Gives off an oyster perpetual vibe while still having it's own personality, and looks good with everything. 80hr power! Nothing beats the tritium at night, it's always there at a glance when the lume is long gone. The bracelet hasn't come off this one yet, and probably won't, even though it's a scratch magnet.
Notes to anyone deciding who might not get there hands on one first, the hour indices look slimmer in the dark (the polished borders add visual weight in the light) so the tritium tubes are a better match visually to the ones on the hands at night. The larger 43mm watch size has different shaped hands (not a fan) I would listen to the recommendation and get the 40mm. Embarrassing, but it took me a minute to figure out how to undo the bracelet...It pops open when you pull on the right link, concealing the butterfly clasp mechanism (no side buttons). Also love the way the seconds hand tip catches the light. A great design detail.
Incredible review! I have my great grandfathers ball watch from the 1960s. It’s never been serviced and still runs well and is very accurate! Looking forward to acquiring a modern version for my collection.
That in my opinion is one of the best video reviews you’ve done. They are all really good however the quality and detail in this review shows through. I thought the western flair of the music was dead on. Being onsite added so much to the historic portrayal of the brand. I loved that you pulled in the old photos of the era and weaved them in with current on location photos and video. I’ve been looking at Ball for a while. Haven’t yet pulled the trigger as they have such variety so it’s tough to decide, they’re relatively expensive but the biggest reason is you never see them on the street in person and they’re rarely reviewed so it’s difficult to appreciate them. Your photography and videography goes a long way to bridge the gap. Again. Very well done
Thanks Teddy, been waiting for your Ball review. Truly an underrated brand that needs more love and limelight. Makes me wanna get one!
Seeing as my dear departed father was in his younger years a fireman on the Irish railway system I’m naturally drawn to this watch brand. It’s all well & good being worn into space or being a great explorers watch but for a time piece that served society so well over so many years, this brand has much more relevance. I thought “being on the ball” was sporting terminology but because of this watch brand it meant being efficient & punctual. I think the very substantial antimagnetic rating came later as a result of steam giving way to diesel electric with those motors producing such high power outputs. It’s a pity their website is so confused what with trying to appeal to so many different genres’. Good review thanks.
Hi Bart, thanks for taking the time to leave this nice comment. It really is a shame about how the brand is positioned online. I think there are opportunities for them. Thanks for watching!
The company's mission statement online is completely vapid, no relevance to the brand or its accomplishment. Typical of Chinese brands attempting to appeal to western sentiment.
@@TeddyBaldassarre Their website is very poor actually even the retail prices are obscured. If they don't get their act together they may not be around for any length of time
the production quality of this video is insane Teddy! Keep up the good work :)
One of your BEST reviews so far, I liked the content. I myself am looking to pickup the Marvelight (with cyclop).
I’d like more reviews on microbrand watches NOT fashion watches and like to see something on affordable Fortis watches.
Already a subscriber and have the bell notification, so let’s see more on these kind of watches.
Also, I just checked out the Ball collection on Gnome watches, there is one watch that really caught me eye that is different to all their watches. Trainmaster Moon Phase Silver - Leather - Ref. NM3082D-LLJ-SL - check this beauty out! Gorgeous during the day but at night... wow! The moon actually glows.
I have the Trainmaster Moonphase blue dial on black leather…. The glowing full moon, hour and hand markers is absolutely mesmorizing in the dark…. a distincttive must own piece..
this watch is stunning. the close up b-roll of the watch was simply just next level
BALL is a great watch! I am so glad you also feel it is underrated. You can get an in-house COSC movement, all the bells and whistles, lume for days, etc etc etc at a very reasonable price. BALL is a great watch, and a great company.
I very much enjoy your "field trip" videos. This one is up with the best. I have a Ball Trieste that my wife bought me as a gift about 10 years ago. A titanium 600M, 12 hour chronometer chronograph that glows in the dark like crazy is a great everyday watch that you won't see everyday. One could argue that if you only had one watch, the Trieste would be a good choice. - And both of my grandfathers were railroad men, so there's that. Please keep the great videos coming!
I have the Ball Engineer II Master Diver, and it’s incredible. The first ever watch with a day/date/world time complication, plus 300M water resistant with an internal rotating dive bezel! You get so much for the price. I also own Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Corum and some others. Ball definitely gives you the most features and quality for the price. My Ball is 1/3 the price of my Submariner, but has more complications, is more water resistant, has better lume, and no one has ever asked me if it’s fake!
One of my favorite watch brands, love the bright colored glow in the dark
I keep coming back to look at Ball.. liking the engineer ii in white
I have never heard of this brand but watching this video, it's definitely one that deserves more respect. That piece is beautiful!
Love the color it gains in the dark
the RR on the rotor is FANTASTIC
I love the Balll Trainmaster. It's classic elegance.
Peace from Singapore.
That’s a gorgeous watch and even better filming. I can’t even take a picture from 5ft away with my iPhone 11 Max Pro without the results looking like it came from an early 2000’s flip phone. 🤦♂️
Yet another video about a watch I’ve been wanting for a while!
I’ve had my Ball Trainmaster 60 Seconds since 2011, and it’s been great so far. They go above and beyond on the little details, especially for their price category.
Coast Life I absolutely agree!!!
Super detailed for the price !!! first time I saw one in person I was absolutely blown away
Watch & Unwind I love the details on mine as well and the hands are great as well, I haven’t seen finishing like this for the price
Was so taken with you video and the great story behind Ball... just purchased my first one... Fireman Racer... white and blue.... adore it... thank you for the introduction
Wow, awesome video! Ball deserves the care and attention. Amazing brand. I picked up a Fireman Glory to try them out. Immediately ordered the Enterprise with cyclops, and then purchased the Blue Trainmaster Moon Phase lol
Teddy-Great review. I have 6 Ball watches. The prior version of the Marvelight black dial, Ohio GMT, silver dial, Hydrocarbon Mad Cow white dial, EH Ceramic XV Diver, EH Magnate GMT (both black and white dials). The Mad Cow is my favorite watch in my collection...over the Rolexes, Patek and even over my VC Overseas.
Impressive looking watch, indeed! Love the classic, high quality finish, detailed look yet modern look of the watch! Stunning!!
Not a bad review, I do love the history you showed and I think the TGV channel did a few reviews on Ball as well, it would be nice to no more about who owns Ball and which company makes their movements in Switzerland and where the swathes are assembled. I think with this information it would add more credit to quality you are actually paying for.
Teddy, thanks a lot for this presentation and review. After my recent shopping, once I feel like a duck hunter and sometimes like a train master with a chronometer on his wrist. Exceptionally well-made watches. Sometimes I also go back to the presidential Bulova Seville from the 70's, great times ... .
Ball watches are nicely designed watches with some great features. Their finish isn’t on a par with more expensive brands, but they’re great watches for the money.
Ball makes good watches. I own one myself. It about time they receive recognition.
Thank you!! I have been waiting for you to show the hometown company some love!