Engineer III StarLight 40mm (48tubes) 46mm (51tubes) select your tube color choice

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40 and 46mm | Automatic | 80K A/m anti-magnetic https://shop.ballwatch.ch/slp

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ENGINEER III STARLIGHT

EMBRACE ADVERSITY. IILLUMINATE DISCOVERY.

Amid unforgiving conditions and dark nights, renowned adventure photographer Paul Zizka captures the beauty of the universe. The new Engineer III StarLight is built per his specifications for such daring exploration. Bold numerals powered by micro gas tubes in 3 color options for unmatched night reading prowess along with anti-magnetic protection to 80K A/m, the StarLight is designed for all explorers who venture to remote landscapes and connect to the wonders of the world.Limited to 1,000 pieces, the Engineer III StarLight is now available at an exclusive pre-order price starting from USD 899 until 23 May 2018
PRE-ORDER NOW

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SELECT YOUR ARABIC GAS TUBE COLOR.

Clear and instant time reading is paramount, especially when exploring perilous terrains in the middle of the night. The StarLight radiates with micro gas tubes formed numerals and illuminates the darkness, while the hour, minute and second hands feature gas tubes for a harmoniously bright style. During long journeys of photographic discovery – when day quickly fades to night – Paul Zizka relies on the automatic luminosity of micro gas tubes and exploration never misses a moment.

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POWERFUL ANTI-MAGNETIC PROTECTION TO 80,000 A/M.

Magnetism is everywhere, in everyday life and high above in the cosmos so masterfully captured by Paul Zizka. While magnetism plays a vital role in our Earth and beyond, it poses as a threat to mechanical timepieces. Around its movement, the StarLight features a mu-metal shield comprised of nickel, iron, copper and molybdenum. The shield is capable of guarding the movement, and therefore its precision, up to an astonishing intensity of 80,000 A/m.

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TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN THAT HANDLE THE BEST OF THE WORST.

Icy landscapes. Jagged paths. Pitch black nights. While sudden and severe impact is part of exploration, our Amortiser® system absorbs shock, protects the movement and advances discovery. The black and blue dials are minimally styled to ensure quick time reading when it’s needed most, while the 40mm and 46mm cases deliver compact, yet robust wearing comfort. On the wrist, the stainless steel bracelet is classic toughness, while the rubber strap adds character and reduce weight even further.

“I have long been convinced that putting up with momentary discomfort – even misery – can often lead to more compelling images.”

– Paul Zizka
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PAUL ZIZKA: WORLD-CLASS, WORLD-TRAVELLING PHOTOGRAPHER.

BALL explorer Paul Zizka is an award-winning mountain and adventure photographer – and a pioneer in astro-photography. As he treks alone to remote places full of snow, darkness and the unknown, he not only accepts adversity, but rather invites it. It’s the only way to capture the universe in all its beauty. The new Engineer III StarLight is built to meet his requirements for vast exploration.

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ENGINEER III STARLIGHT

Pre-order now at a limited-time price until 23 May 2018. Orders ship between August 2018 and September 2018, subject to Swiss product schedule and shipment. Officially available at full retail price beginning October 2018.

Engineer III StarLight in stainless steel bracelet
CHF 840* / USD $999* (retail: CHF 1,530 / USD $1,799)*
Engineer III StarLight in rubber strap
CHF 780* / USD $899* (retail: CHF 1,435 / USD $1,699)*

*Taxes not included

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SPECIFICATIONS
MOVEMENT:

  • Automatic caliber BALL RR1102
FUNCTIONS:
  • 46mm model: 51 micro gas tubes on hour, minute and second hands and dial for night reading capability
  • 40mm model: 48 micro gas tubes on hour, minute and second hands and dial for night reading capability
  • Anti-magnetic to 80,000A/m
  • Water resistant to 100m/330ft
  • Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, day and date


CASE:

  • Stainless steel
  • Ø 46mm, height 13.3mm
  • Ø 40mm, height 13.45mm
  • Amortiser® patented anti-shock system
  • Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
  • Screwed-in crown
BAND:
  • Stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle or black rubber strap with pin buckle

DIAL:

  • Black or blue
  • Gas tub
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A very clean, and handsome, automatic, day/date, three hand, in two great case sizes, and some outstanding executions. Thanks Mike.:hat:
 
Now, this is thoroughly difficult to resist in the 40mm. Thanks for posting, Mike.
 
Yes got the email on this, this morning.

What's not to love? Great design, great sizes (I usually complain Balls are too small), choice of lume color, and honestly a pretty good price too. All the stars are alligned

but.... do I want to do another pre-order? Should I spend the money? Ah the agony. lol
 
Yes got the email on this, this morning.

What's not to love? Great design, great sizes (I usually complain Balls are too small), choice of lume color, and honestly a pretty good price too. All the stars are alligned

but.... do I want to do another pre-order? Should I spend the money? Ah the agony. lol

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Never received the e-mail.:dunno:
 
erector set arabic tubes are cool...yes...i get confused in the wee small hours with tube sticks... including waking wifey at 2:30 AM 1 hour earlier than i was supposed to for airport fun-

tube arabics are cool if you got the cake-

-watching my tube sticks slow fade...

- my sleep ops would not have a day or date...40 is cool yo...but soon many sub 40 offering for mens KARNAC predicts... Scotty won't have to order off the Y chromo menu-

-prices...what me worry sez ALFRED E NEUMAN
 
I pulled that trigger like BTK on Red Bull, as ScottyB says. 40mm Black (too many blue dial watches) to do double-duty as dress and sport, due to Ball polish, with white tubes... finally different color from green and blue glow.

Thanks for posting, Mike. Balls are excellent watches and are just about the only Oris-level build quality and pricepoint pieces with tubes!
 
Congratulations Richard, nice choice. IMO the white tubes will look really good against the black dial.

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Congratulations Richard, nice choice. IMO the white tubes will look really good against the black dial.

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Thanks. It was a tough choice between the yellow and white, but I heard that white is rarer and I can get yellow on the next or future Ball purchase.

BTW-That's a really nice Ball you got there, especially with that exhibition case back. Just gorgeous.
 
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At high altitudes, the effects of magnetism are stronger than usual. That’s why the new Engineer III StarLight features a mu-metal shield for 80,000 A/m anti-magnetic protection. Pre-order now:shop.ballwatch.ch/sl

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Another nice offering from Ball - would love to do the 46mm blue dial white tubes on bracelet! Thanks for posting Mike!
 
May 23 end of the line bump.


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