Our 130th Anniversary: Extreme Shock Protection And Rainbow Luminosity: Engineer III Armor pre-order price until 31 December 2020

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40, 43mm | 130 years commemoration | Rainbow micro gas lights


On our 130th anniversary, the Engineer III Armor. A heritage of automatic precision endures with our patented SpringSEAL® and SpringLOCK® systems, plus anti-magnetic protection to 1,000 Gauss (80,000 A/m), that protect the COSC certified chronometer. And a legacy of legibility shines in two magnificent micro gas tube colorways: rainbow or ice blue with yellow. Celebrate, then explore with purpose.

NGINEER III ARMOR​

OUR 130TH ANNIVERSARY: EXTREME SHOCK PROTECTION AND RAINBOW LUMINOSITY.​

In celebration of 130 years of accuracy under adverse conditions, the fighting spirit, and the freedom to explore, we’re proud to present the Engineer III Armor. An everyday watch that best represents the essence of BALL Watch: tough engineering with high precision. Infused with our patented SpringLOCK® and SpringSEAL® anti-shock technology and illuminated by rainbow-colored micro gas lights, the COSC chronometer is indeed a shining tribute to our tough and enduring heritage. But it is undoubtedly more. It is your armor built to explore onward with purpose.
Limited to 1,891 pieces each, the Engineer III Armor is an online exclusive series and available in 40mm and 43mm. Pre-order now at a special anniversary price until 31 December 2020.

https://shop.ballwatch.ch/en/armor

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A SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE BEST VIEWED IN DARKNESS.​

It wouldn’t be a BALL Watch without the micro gas tubes luminosity. Over the years, we have developed many creative ways to integrate the micro gas tubes into our timepieces, it not only empowers explorers with incomparable brightness, but it also sets us apart as an innovative anomaly in the world of watchmaking. And that’s just how we like it. Arabic numerals formed by micro gas tubes are without doubt the most iconic BALL Watch dial design. Pushing our one-of-a-kind shine further, the Engineer III Armor is available in two colorways: 1) rainbow motif and 2) ice blue with yellow.

In all dark and low-light environments, the micro gas tubes shine automatically without any form of charging. The darkness-defying legibility is a vivid reminder of our enduring watchmaking heritage, our individuality, and our restless desire to explore.​

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A TOUGH TRINITY OF PROTECTION.​

The build and toughness of every BALL timepiece can be attested by explorers everywhere. The Engineer III Armor carries this tradition with our patented SpringLOCK® and SpringSEAL® anti-shock systems, plus our Amortiser® anti-shock system, to protect the integrity and precision of the automatic COSC certified chronometer.

SpringLOCK: The SpringLOCK system limits the unfurling of the coils during external impact, preventing the balance-spring, as well as its link to the balance, from breaking. Remarkably, the balance spring’s shock impact can be reduced by 66% in comparison to Swiss certification standards.

SpringSEAL: During harsh collisions, the SpringSEAL system protects the regulator assembly – used by watchmakers to fine-tune accuracy – ensuring it does not change position under any circumstance. With this added protection, the movement will not require adjustment after immense shock impact.

Amortiser: Featuring a protective ring that surrounds the movement, our patented Amortiser anti-shock system safeguards the mechanical movement against severe external impact by absorbing the energy created by intense side shocks.

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INGENIOUS ANTI-MAGNETIC PROTECTION. INCOMPARABLE COSC PRECISION.​

While shock impact can damage a mechanical timepiece’s intricate parts, magnetism also poses a threat to overall precision. Our special anti-magnetic shield delivers astonishing protection to 1,000 Gauss (80,000 A/m). Made of mu-metal – an alloy comprised of nickel, iron, copper and molybdenum – this shield attracts and deviates static and low-frequency magnetic field lines. And although magnetic disturbance is greater in scientific endeavors and exploration at high altitudes, it can also be created by everyday household objects. Durable protection is mandatory to ensure consistently precise timekeeping no matter the environment.

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REMEMBER THE PAST IMAGINE THE FUTURE.​

There is no secret that the United States’ railroad network has contributed greatly to the rapid development of the then young nation. It is less commonly known that the early railroad system often had danger lurking beneath the surface, mostly caused by the lack of standardized time and accurate timepieces. It all came to a head when a catastrophic clash involving two trains of the Lake Shore Line and Michigan Southern Railway Company happened in Ohio in 1891. Investigations later revealed that the tragedy was triggered by the malfunction of time instruments on one of the trains. This incident prompted the authority to appoint Mr. Webb C. Ball as the Chief Time Inspector, whom then set forth the Official Railroad Standard, a detailed set of rules that regulated the appearance, the accuracy and the testing procedure for all pocket watches that were being used on the railroads. From then on, BALL Watch has become the synonym of accuracy.

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OUR RALLYING CRY: BE YOURSELF.
Over the course of 130 years, we’ve explored the unknown, discovered the unbelievable and learned that individuality is the heartbeat of freedom. With a fierce belief in independence, we build every watch to empower the modern explorer to chase his dreams and discover the world on his own terms. And in doing so, overcome adversity in different shapes and forms. For 130 years and counting, we’ve stood strong in the face of challenge, knowing that individual purpose is not only the light at the end of the tunnel, but rather the light that gets us through the tunnel.

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PRE-ORDER NOW: ENGINEER III ARMOR​

Available only online, the Engineer III Armor is now available for pre-order at a limited-time price until 31 December 2020. Orders ship between March 2021 and April 2021, subject to Swiss product schedule and shipment.​
ENGINEER III ARMOR
Pre-order price: US$1,849
(Retail price: US$2,199)

https://shop.ballwatch.ch/en/armor

Engineer III Armor (40mm)
Online Exclusive
Availability: Pre-Order
NM2026C-S32C-BE1
RRP: US$2,199
Pre-order Price: US$1,849

https://shop.ballwatch.ch/en/armor/armor40?model=NM2026C-S32C-BE1

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LIMITED EDITION

  • 1891

WEIGHT

  • Approx. 180g

MOVEMENT

  • Automatic caliber BALL RR1103-C
  • Chronometer certified COSC
  • SpringLOCK® patented hairspring anti-shock system
  • SpringSEAL® patented regulator anti-shock system

SIZE (CASE)

  • Ø 40mm, height 13.6mm

WATER RESISTANCE

  • 100m/330ft

ANTI-MAGNETISM

  • 80,000A/m

MICRO GAS TUBES

  • 28 micro gas tubes on hour, minute and second hands and dial for night reading capability

FUNCTIONS

  • Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and magnified date

CASE MATERIAL

  • Stainless steel
  • Amortiser® patented anti-shock system

CROWN

  • Screwed-in crown

CRYSTAL

  • Anti-reflective sapphire crystal

DIAL COLOR

  • Black, blue or green

BRACELET

  • Stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle

LUG WIDTH

  • 20mm

LUG TO LUG

  • Approx. 46.6mm

Engineer III Armor (43mm)
Online Exclusive
Availability: Pre-Order
NM2028C-S32C-BE1
RRP: US$2,199
Pre-order Price: US$1,849

https://shop.ballwatch.ch/en/armor/armor43?model=NM2028C-S32C-BE1

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LIMITED EDITION

  • 1891

WEIGHT

  • Approx. 180g

MOVEMENT

  • Automatic caliber BALL RR1103-C
  • Chronometer certified COSC
  • SpringLOCK® patented hairspring anti-shock system
  • SpringSEAL® patented regulator anti-shock system

SIZE (CASE)

  • Ø 43mm, height 13.6mm

WATER RESISTANCE

  • 100m/330ft

ANTI-MAGNETISM

  • 80,000A/m

MICRO GAS TUBES

  • 28 micro gas tubes on hour, minute and second hands and dial for night reading capability

FUNCTIONS

  • Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and magnified date

CASE MATERIAL

  • Stainless steel
  • Amortiser® patented anti-shock system

CROWN

  • Screwed-in crown

CRYSTAL

  • Anti-reflective sapphire crystal

DIAL COLOR

  • Black, blue or green

BRACELET

  • Stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle

LUG WIDTH

  • 21mm

LUG TO LUG

  • Approx. 50mm
 
A very sharp, automatic, three hand, 130th Anniversary, design, in two cool sizes, from Ball. :dance2: Thanks Mike.:hat:
 
:thumb: for the update, and video, Mike.:hat:
 
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