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BALL ENGINEER HYDROCARBON NEDU DIVER WATCH TITANIUM AND STAINLESS STEEL.
Estimated price for orientation: 3 495 $
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Description Brand: Ball Face Color: Blue Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Band Material: Stainless Steel, Titanium Case Material: Titanium Number of Jewels: 25
I purchased this watch from Justice Jewelers in Springfield Misouri just over a year ago. The watch has been cleaned and fully inspected by the Ball facility in Florida. New from an authorized dealer as I purchased it this watch is over 5000.00 see righttime.com on the net.
Ball Watch Company has earned a reputation for producing hard-wearing divers’ watches able to cope with the clawing tentacles of an angry ocean. The Swiss brand offers an array of suitably equipped timepieces intended for wear during subaquatic adventure. Moreover, the watch company is known for offering remarkable value for money. This diver’s watch includes a chronograph and employs a tri-compax layout. A 12-hour chronograph counter is positioned at 6 o’clock, a small seconds display is located at 9 o’clock and a 30 minute chronograph counter resides below noon. Each subdial is snailed and shares identical proportions. The chronograph registers feature red hands, while the small seconds display includes a white hand. Adjacent 3 o’clock are day and date displays, presented via two apertures. The hour and minute hands are faceted and sport open-worked tips, partially revealing the dial detail beneath. Framing the dial is a chronograph seconds track pairing grey and red strokes. A facsimile of the minute track also sits atop of the flange. A dash of red occupies the tip of the super-slim central chronograph seconds hand with the Ball Watch logo acting as a counterweight near the central axis of the dial. However, there is one particular aspect to the specification which differentiates the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu from many of its rivals. A grand total of 21 micro gas tubes deliver incredible visibility in restricted light. I marvelled at the dial and hands glowing as I used a UV-light to reveal the numerous flourishes of brightly coloured accents. There really is no excuse for being late.
The dial offers excellent legibility and is a fundamental strength of the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu. The titanium case is partnered with a stainless steel and titanium bracelet. Everything indicates solidity. While the diameter of the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu is a modest 42mm, the case height of the watch is a significant 17.3mm, with the sapphire crystal alone measuring 3.7mm in depth, reinforcing the perception of ruggedness. Typical of a diver’s watch, the bezel is unidirectional. The markings on the bezel are luminous, providing a blue emission in dim light. The bezel is made of chromed ceramic. This material has been adopted by several brands in recent years because it does not fade and proves highly resistant to scratching or corrosion. The bezel design is particularly attractive with scalloped recesses positioned between each grip. Traditionalists will appreciate the inclusion of a solid case back, conforming to accepted practice for divers’ watches. The case back is stamped with a diving inspired motif referencing the emblem of the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU). Ball Watch has dedicated this watch as a tribute to the work of NEDU, hence the name of the model. The architecture of the crown and chronograph push pieces underscores the sturdy specification of this watch. Adjacent the knurled detail of the crown is Ball Watch’s patented crown protection system. The device provides a protective cover over the vertical flank of the crown, reducing the likelihood of damage. Moreover, the protective cover will only close once the crown is fully screwed in, preventing water ingress due to a moment of absentmindedness. Patented know-how is a key aspect of the Ball Watch DNA. This particular watch features a helium escape valve. Although this is not sound unusual, with several watch brands offering helium valves on their divers’ watches, on this occasion it is incorporated into the crown itself, providing a further point of differentiation. Indeed, Ball Watch points out that by adopting this approach, the ‘innovation has eradicated a potential surface liable to warp under the effects of water pressure’. On some chronographs depressing a pusher underwater can lead to harmful water ingress, but this is not the case with the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu. Furthermore, each push piece features a micro gas tube to aid location in dark conditions. The stainless steel and titanium bracelet is extendable and includes Ball’s patented triple folding buckle. The design of the bracelet allows it to be worn over a diving suit if required. The titanium case and partial use of titanium for the bracelet may suggest that this is a lightweight offering. However, this is not so. The watch has sufficient heft to provide a sense of value but does not detract from excellent wearer comfort. The movement is self-winding Ball Caliber RR1402-C has a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz), contains 25 jewels and has a power reserve of 48 hours. Where Ball Watch company distinguishes this movement from others on the market is by offering impressive shock resistance able to tolerate forces of up to 7500G. The watch movement is also protected from magnetic fields up to 4,800 A/m. Accuracy is assured with chronometer status, certified by COSC. Ball Watch has produced a watch with tough characteristics, together with excellent readability, make this is one rugged watch. Capable of standing up to what ever you are doing, from the top of a mountain to under the sea and everything in between.
Description
| Brand: | Ball | Face Color: | Blue |
| Movement: | Mechanical (Automatic) | Band Material: | Stainless Steel, Titanium |
| Case Material: | Titanium | Number of Jewels: | 25 |
I purchased this watch from Justice Jewelers in Springfield Misouri just over a year ago. The watch has been cleaned and fully inspected by the Ball facility in Florida. New from an authorized dealer as I purchased it this watch is over 5000.00 see righttime.com on the net.
Ball Watch Company has earned a reputation for producing hard-wearing divers’ watches able to cope with the clawing tentacles of an angry ocean. The Swiss brand offers an array of suitably equipped timepieces intended for wear during subaquatic adventure. Moreover, the watch company is known for offering remarkable value for money. This diver’s watch includes a chronograph and employs a tri-compax layout. A 12-hour chronograph counter is positioned at 6 o’clock, a small seconds display is located at 9 o’clock and a 30 minute chronograph counter resides below noon. Each subdial is snailed and shares identical proportions. The chronograph registers feature red hands, while the small seconds display includes a white hand. Adjacent 3 o’clock are day and date displays, presented via two apertures. The hour and minute hands are faceted and sport open-worked tips, partially revealing the dial detail beneath. Framing the dial is a chronograph seconds track pairing grey and red strokes. A facsimile of the minute track also sits atop of the flange. A dash of red occupies the tip of the super-slim central chronograph seconds hand with the Ball Watch logo acting as a counterweight near the central axis of the dial. However, there is one particular aspect to the specification which differentiates the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu from many of its rivals. A grand total of 21 micro gas tubes deliver incredible visibility in restricted light. I marvelled at the dial and hands glowing as I used a UV-light to reveal the numerous flourishes of brightly coloured accents. There really is no excuse for being late.
The dial offers excellent legibility and is a fundamental strength of the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu. The titanium case is partnered with a stainless steel and titanium bracelet. Everything indicates solidity. While the diameter of the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu is a modest 42mm, the case height of the watch is a significant 17.3mm, with the sapphire crystal alone measuring 3.7mm in depth, reinforcing the perception of ruggedness. Typical of a diver’s watch, the bezel is unidirectional. The markings on the bezel are luminous, providing a blue emission in dim light. The bezel is made of chromed ceramic. This material has been adopted by several brands in recent years because it does not fade and proves highly resistant to scratching or corrosion. The bezel design is particularly attractive with scalloped recesses positioned between each grip. Traditionalists will appreciate the inclusion of a solid case back, conforming to accepted practice for divers’ watches. The case back is stamped with a diving inspired motif referencing the emblem of the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU). Ball Watch has dedicated this watch as a tribute to the work of NEDU, hence the name of the model. The architecture of the crown and chronograph push pieces underscores the sturdy specification of this watch. Adjacent the knurled detail of the crown is Ball Watch’s patented crown protection system. The device provides a protective cover over the vertical flank of the crown, reducing the likelihood of damage. Moreover, the protective cover will only close once the crown is fully screwed in, preventing water ingress due to a moment of absentmindedness. Patented know-how is a key aspect of the Ball Watch DNA. This particular watch features a helium escape valve. Although this is not sound unusual, with several watch brands offering helium valves on their divers’ watches, on this occasion it is incorporated into the crown itself, providing a further point of differentiation. Indeed, Ball Watch points out that by adopting this approach, the ‘innovation has eradicated a potential surface liable to warp under the effects of water pressure’. On some chronographs depressing a pusher underwater can lead to harmful water ingress, but this is not the case with the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu. Furthermore, each push piece features a micro gas tube to aid location in dark conditions. The stainless steel and titanium bracelet is extendable and includes Ball’s patented triple folding buckle. The design of the bracelet allows it to be worn over a diving suit if required. The titanium case and partial use of titanium for the bracelet may suggest that this is a lightweight offering. However, this is not so. The watch has sufficient heft to provide a sense of value but does not detract from excellent wearer comfort. The movement is self-winding Ball Caliber RR1402-C has a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz), contains 25 jewels and has a power reserve of 48 hours. Where Ball Watch company distinguishes this movement from others on the market is by offering impressive shock resistance able to tolerate forces of up to 7500G. The watch movement is also protected from magnetic fields up to 4,800 A/m. Accuracy is assured with chronometer status, certified by COSC. Ball Watch has produced a watch with tough characteristics, together with excellent readability, make this is one rugged watch. Capable of standing up to what ever you are doing, from the top of a mountain to under the sea and everything in between.
Ball Watch Company has earned a reputation for producing hard-wearing divers’ watches able to cope with the clawing tentacles of an angry ocean. The Swiss brand offers an array of suitably equipped timepieces intended for wear during subaquatic adventure. Moreover, the watch company is known for offering remarkable value for money. This diver’s watch includes a chronograph and employs a tri-compax layout. A 12-hour chronograph counter is positioned at 6 o’clock, a small seconds display is located at 9 o’clock and a 30 minute chronograph counter resides below noon. Each subdial is snailed and shares identical proportions. The chronograph registers feature red hands, while the small seconds display includes a white hand. Adjacent 3 o’clock are day and date displays, presented via two apertures. The hour and minute hands are faceted and sport open-worked tips, partially revealing the dial detail beneath. Framing the dial is a chronograph seconds track pairing grey and red strokes. A facsimile of the minute track also sits atop of the flange. A dash of red occupies the tip of the super-slim central chronograph seconds hand with the Ball Watch logo acting as a counterweight near the central axis of the dial. However, there is one particular aspect to the specification which differentiates the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu from many of its rivals. A grand total of 21 micro gas tubes deliver incredible visibility in restricted light. I marvelled at the dial and hands glowing as I used a UV-light to reveal the numerous flourishes of brightly coloured accents. There really is no excuse for being late.
The dial offers excellent legibility and is a fundamental strength of the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu. The titanium case is partnered with a stainless steel and titanium bracelet. Everything indicates solidity. While the diameter of the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu is a modest 42mm, the case height of the watch is a significant 17.3mm, with the sapphire crystal alone measuring 3.7mm in depth, reinforcing the perception of ruggedness. Typical of a diver’s watch, the bezel is unidirectional. The markings on the bezel are luminous, providing a blue emission in dim light. The bezel is made of chromed ceramic. This material has been adopted by several brands in recent years because it does not fade and proves highly resistant to scratching or corrosion. The bezel design is particularly attractive with scalloped recesses positioned between each grip. Traditionalists will appreciate the inclusion of a solid case back, conforming to accepted practice for divers’ watches. The case back is stamped with a diving inspired motif referencing the emblem of the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU). Ball Watch has dedicated this watch as a tribute to the work of NEDU, hence the name of the model. The architecture of the crown and chronograph push pieces underscores the sturdy specification of this watch. Adjacent the knurled detail of the crown is Ball Watch’s patented crown protection system. The device provides a protective cover over the vertical flank of the crown, reducing the likelihood of damage. Moreover, the protective cover will only close once the crown is fully screwed in, preventing water ingress due to a moment of absentmindedness. Patented know-how is a key aspect of the Ball Watch DNA. This particular watch features a helium escape valve. Although this is not sound unusual, with several watch brands offering helium valves on their divers’ watches, on this occasion it is incorporated into the crown itself, providing a further point of differentiation. Indeed, Ball Watch points out that by adopting this approach, the ‘innovation has eradicated a potential surface liable to warp under the effects of water pressure’. On some chronographs depressing a pusher underwater can lead to harmful water ingress, but this is not the case with the Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu. Furthermore, each push piece features a micro gas tube to aid location in dark conditions. The stainless steel and titanium bracelet is extendable and includes Ball’s patented triple folding buckle. The design of the bracelet allows it to be worn over a diving suit if required. The titanium case and partial use of titanium for the bracelet may suggest that this is a lightweight offering. However, this is not so. The watch has sufficient heft to provide a sense of value but does not detract from excellent wearer comfort. The movement is self-winding Ball Caliber RR1402-C has a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz), contains 25 jewels and has a power reserve of 48 hours. Where Ball Watch company distinguishes this movement from others on the market is by offering impressive shock resistance able to tolerate forces of up to 7500G. The watch movement is also protected from magnetic fields up to 4,800 A/m. Accuracy is assured with chronometer status, certified by COSC. Ball Watch has produced a watch with tough characteristics, together with excellent readability, make this is one rugged watch. Capable of standing up to what ever you are doing, from the top of a mountain to under the sea and everything in between.