Roadmaster Ocean Explorer: Micro Gas Light Moon Phase Display, High-Low Tide Indicator, Spring-Neap Tide Display (Pre-Order Until 23 February 2022)

[roadwarrior]

The extraordinary is for all of us: Roadmaster Ocean Explorer

Jan 14, 2022

BALL Watch Company SA

The ultimate nautical tool watch. Featuring a moon phase display illuminated by self-powered micro gas lights, alongside a high-low tide indicator and spring-neap tide display. All wrapped in 41mm of steel toughness.

ROADMASTER OCEAN EXPLORER​

WE ARE ALL EXPLORERS.​

Our newest tool watch is made for the dreamers, the fighters, the outsiders. Those born to voyage beyond the horizon, ready to brave any storm. The Roadmaster Ocean Explorer equips you with a rotating external bezel that indicates high and low tides for a two-week period, while our in-house movement module reveals spring and neap tides alongside an illuminated moon phase indicator. Designed to move against the current, it delivers toughness presented in a 41mm stainless steel case with robust water resistance. Its unique character and performance combine to create the ultimate watch for the open seas.

Now, slimmer than ever, the Roadmaster Ocean Explorer comes back in an all new color scheme and is available for pre-order until 23 February 2022 at an exclusive price.

PRE-ORDER NOW

THE BRIGHTEST STARS AND MOON.​

At night on open water, only the glow of the moon and stars are visible – both in the sky and on your wrist. Infused with self-powered micro gas tubes, the dial’s hour markers, all three hands and the moon phase indicator shine with stellar luminosity no matter how dark it becomes. Built entirely from micro gas tubes, the moon phase indicator glows in a simple, yet stunning display of technology and craftsmanship. In addition to the automatic brightness of our tritium tubes, the bezel’s Super-LumiNova coating rounds out the darkness-conquering light show.

TIMELESS TIDES, EXCEPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY.​

For sailors, oceanographers and enthusiasts alike, tides play a critical role in exploration. That’s why the specially engineered external bezel accurately tracks high and low tides during a period of 14 days. Simply rotate the bezel counterclockwise to set the day of the week on the inner ring, then turn clockwise to correctly position the corresponding tide markings on the external bezel itself.

Flowing with fascination, ocean tides are caused by the combined gravitational forces exerted by the moon, sun and rotation of the Earth. Tides take 12 hours to change from low to high and vice versa, meaning they happen twice a day.

A TIDAL WAVE OF PRECISION.​

On the lower part of the dial, our specially developed movement module is on full display via a sub-dial of 2 layers. Constructed of micro gas lights, the moon phase indicator displays each phase with stunning accuracy. It is encircled and enhanced by a spring and neap tide indicator to reveal the strength of the current tides in the northern hemisphere.

Spring tides are the highest tides, occurring every two weeks during a new or full moon when the earth, sun and moon are aligned. Lower tides, called neap tides, happen during a quarter or three-quarter moon when the earth, sun and moon create a right angle, which causes the sun and moon to pull water in two directions.

A NAUTICAL POWERHOUSE.​

The ocean represents Mother Nature’s best in beauty and brutality. To this end, the Roadmaster Ocean Explorer combines the toughness and wearability necessary to command any expedition. Its 41mm case, at only 12.95mm thick,

is forged from robust stainless steel, while the steel bracelet is built to withstand all the knocks that come with adventure. And if your exploration takes you to the waterfronts, the robustness of the case and crown combine to offer water resistance to 100 meters.

ROADMASTER OCEAN EXPLORER​

Pre-order until 23 February 2022 at a special price. Orders ship between June and July 2022, subject to Swiss product schedule and shipment.​

Roadmaster Ocean Explorer with green bezel
Pre-order price from : US$2,799

The other models of the series are available at Retail Price starting from US$3,299.

ROADMASTER OCEAN EXPLORER (41MM)US$3,299US$2,799
ROADMASTER OCEAN EXPLORER (41MM)US$3,299US$2,799
ROADMASTER OCEAN EXPLORER (41MM)US$3,299

LIMITED EDITION​

• 1000

MOVEMENT​

• Automatic caliber BALL RR1803-C
• Chronometer certified COSC

SIZE (CASE)​

• Ø 41mm, height 12.95mm

WATER RESISTANCE​

• 100m/330ft

ANTI-MAGNETISM​

• 4,800A/m

MICRO GAS TUBES​

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

FUNCTIONS​

• High and low tide indication over a two-week period
• Micro gas tubes illuminated moon phase indication
• Spring and neap tide indication
• Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, magnified date

CASE MATERIAL​

• Stainless steel
• Bidirectional rotating bezel with aluminum plate, illuminated with Super LumiNova
• Sapphire crystal transparent case back

CROWN​

• Screwed-in crown

CRYSTAL​

• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal

DIAL COLOR​

• Green

BRACELET​

• Stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle

LUG WIDTH​

• 20mm

LUG TO LUG​

• 48.5mm

 

[daycoo2]

for posting this one up, Mike.

 

[roadwarrior]

 

[buzzmartian]

I really like this model. Green dial or blue.

 

[daycoo2]

for adding this Mike.

 

[roadwarrior]

Ball's Roadmaster Ocean Explorer blends nautical utility with strong all-round specifications​

Time+Tide Watches

Jun 5, 2023

Despite the ‘Road’ and ‘Ocean’ not necessarily being compatible worlds, the Ball Roadmaster Ocean Explorer is an incredibly cohesive watch with impressive features. Few brands can blend classical sophistication and modern ingenuity as well as Ball can, and they also understand the need mechanical watch lovers have for analogue interactions. Whether you have a need to know the tide or not, this watch is ready with utility and style in spades.

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

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Brand - Ball
Model - Roadmaster Ocean Explorer
Case Dimensions - 41mm x 12.95mm x 48.5mm
Case Material - Stainless steel
Water Resistance - 100m
Crystal(s) - Sapphire
Dial - Blue, black, green
Lug Width - 20mm
Strap - Steel bracelet
Movement - RR1803-C
Power Reserve - 42 hours
Availability - Limited to 1,000 pieces in each colour, now available for pre-order.
Price - US$3,759

 

[daycoo2]

Thanks for posting this, Mike.