Toughness is not the absence of fear: Engineer Hydrocarbon Original

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A SHINING DUO: SAPPHIRE AND TRITIUM

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40mm | Sandwich Dial | Sapphire bezel
ENGINEER HYDROCARBON ORIGINAL

THE EVOLUTION OF ULTIMATE TOUGHNESS.

Before it was an icon of toughness, it was simply tough. Built to withstand the extreme. Now, in celebration of 15 years of the Engineer Hydrocarbon collection, a new tool carries this incomparable legacy.

The Engineer Hydrocarbon Original. Bold new design integrates micro gas tubes below the dial for new shapes of luminosity and refined optics, while the sapphire bezel illuminates elapsed time far below the surface. Its chronometer certified precision is protected by two patented powerhouses – our SpringLOCK and SpringSEAL systems. Along with extreme anti-magnetic protection to 80,000 A/m and stainless steel construction, the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original is the future of underwater toughness.
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ORDER NOW: A TECHNICAL TOUR DE FORCE

Visit shop.ballwatch.ch and order the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original today.
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BALL Watch Company SA
Rue du Châtelot 21
La Chaux-de-Fonds 2300
Switzerland
Due to the holiday season, orders placed after November 29th might not ship before January. Thank you for your understanding.

Engineer Hydrocarbon Original (40mm)
Availability: Pre-Order, EXP. Jan.
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Starting at $106/mo with Affirm. Prequalify now

$3,249.00

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WEIGHT
  • Approx. 140g
MOVEMENT
  • Automatic caliber BALL RR1102-CSL
  • Chronometer certified COSC
  • SpringLOCK® patented hairspring anti-shock system
  • SpringSEAL® patented regulator anti-shock system
SIZE (CASE)
  • Ø 40mm, height 14.55mm
WATER RESISTANCE
  • 200m/660ft
ANTI-MAGNETISM
  • 80,000A/m
MICRO GAS TUBES
  • 30 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands, dial and bezel for night reading capability
FUNCTIONS
  • Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, day and date
  • 7,500Gs shock resistance
CASE MATERIAL
  • Stainless steel
  • Uni-directional rotating sapphire bezel with micro gas tubes for night reading capability
  • Mu-metal shield
CROWN
  • Patented crown protection system
CRYSTAL
  • Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
DIAL COLOR
  • Black
BRACELET
  • Tapered stainless steel bracelet with patented folding buckle & extension system
LUG WIDTH
  • 20mm
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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF DARKNESS-DEFYING INGENUITY, VIRTUAL INDESTRUCTIBILITY AND FEARLESS ADVENTURE.

Descended from a revered heritage of iconic toughness and superlative craftsmanship, the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original honours 15 years of our most robust and distinctive collection. Since its inception, the Engineer Hydrocarbon series has equipped explorers with trusted reliability, tough construction and smart functionality. Now it plants its flag in uncharted ground with the integration of micro gas tubes below the dial – a watchmaking first for a BALL timepiece. Combined with our most rugged technology, the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original is an indispensable tool for those wanting to submerge themselves in the darkness of the deep sea.

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NEW SHAPES OF LUMINOSITY, NEW FORMS OF DISCOVERY.

Using a new design execution, our legendary micro gas tubes have been placed below the dial for the first time ever. In darkness, the unmatched luminosity shines through the triangular, circular and rectangular hour marker cut-outs, empowering new shapes of luminosity. While our signature, cutting-edge Swiss luminescent technology remains the same – requiring no form of external charging – the refined optics of the dial result in a unique style that take the collection into new terrain.

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A SHINING DUO: SAPPHIRE AND TRITIUM.

Not only are micro gas tubes integrated underneath the dial, the revolutionary luminosity is also placed below a tough sapphire bezel. With graduated markings that track up to 60 minutes, the unidirectional bezel allows explorers to accurately measure dive time – even in total darkness – and adjust decompression stops with added safety. For optimal operation, the bezel features special indents that allow it to be used with bare hands or diving gloves. Add in water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet) and the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original allows your adrenaline to explore new worlds.

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PATENTED POWERHOUSES OF PROTECTION.

The automatic calibre BALL RR1102-CSL is a certified chronometer by the COSC – Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. Inside the movement itself, our patented SpringSEAL® system safeguards the regulator assembly and ensures it does not change position upon impact, while our patented SpringLOCK® system covers the hairspring and limits the unfurling of the coils in order to prevent twisting upon impact. The exacting precision is safeguarded further by our patented Amortiser® anti-shock system that surrounds the movement and absorbs the harsh bumps and thumps of exploration.

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A TECHNICAL TOUR-DE-FORCE.

A new icon of toughness, the 40mm Engineer Hydrocarbon Original is anti-magnetic to 80,000 A/m, alongside special crown protection, a patented buckle that withstands 1,400 newtons of force, and shock resistance to 7,500Gs. Faithful to its collection, the timepiece is strong, durable and reliable. It withstands the shocks that come with exploration while meeting the demands of relentless passion. For all occasions and styles, its versatility is not to be overlooked – or underused.
 
clean face and bezel...not into heavy duty crown rigs anymore although there was a tyme...
 
That's old news. I said it a long time ago that those really good prices that were around wouldn't last. There is no way the AD brick and mortar stores were not being hurt by that program early on.
 
The really cool thing about this watch is for the first time they use flat tubes sandwiched between the dial to make the regular looking hour markers glow. It also has the tubes inside the sapphire bezel insert to make that glow.

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toughness, the new Engineer Hydrocarbon Original expands the possibilities of watchmaking and exploration. With a refined dial, micro gas tube luminosity, and two technological powerhouses safeguarding the chronometer caliber, it’s built to handle the best of the worst

NEW SHAPES OF LUMINOSITY, NEW FORMS OF DISCOVERY.

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Using a new design execution, our legendary micro gas tubes have been placed below the dial for the first time ever. In darkness, the unmatched luminosity shines through the triangular, circular and rectangular hour marker cut-outs, empowering new shapes of luminosity. While our signature, cutting-edge Swiss luminescent technology remains the same – requiring no form of external charging – the refined optics of the dial result in a unique style that take the collection into new terrain.

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A SHINING DUO: SAPPHIRE AND TRITIUM.

Not only are micro gas tubes integrated underneath the dial, the revolutionary luminosity is also placed below a tough sapphire bezel. With graduated markings that track up to 60 minutes, the unidirectional bezel allows explorers to accurately measure dive time – even in total darkness – and adjust decompression stops with added safety. For optimal operation, the bezel features special indents that allow it to be used with bare hands or diving gloves. Add in water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet) and the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original allows your adrenaline to explore new worlds.
 
Any info on the 43mm version? Would be an easy purchase for me if it didn't have a day/date, which they made even worse by not color-matching it to the dial.
 
https://www.ballwatch.com/global/en.../original--43mm----dm2218b-scj-bk---2599.html

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FEATURES
Movement

◆ Automatic caliber BALL RR1102-CSL
◆ Chronometer certified COSC
◆ SpringLOCK® patented hairspring anti-shock system
◆ SpringSEAL® patented regulator anti-shock system

Functions

◆ 30 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands, dial and bezel for night reading capability
◆ Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, day and date

Shock resistance

◆ 7,500Gs

Water resistance

◆ 200m/660ft

Antimagnetic

◆ 80,000A/m

Case

◆ Stainless steel
◆ Ø 43mm, height 14.55mm
◆ Mu-metal shield
◆ Unidirectional rotating curved sapphire bezel with micro gas tubes for night reading capability
◆ Amortiser® patented anti-shock system
◆ Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
◆ Patented crown protection system

Band

◆ Tapered stainless steel bracelet with patented folding buckle & extension system or rubber strap with standard buckle

Dial

◆ Black

https://www.iguanasell.com/products...al-automatic-watch-black-43-mm-dm2218b-scj-bk


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The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Original is a beautiful and crazy engineered dive watch.​

Watch Report
Mar 3, 2024

Here is a look at the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Orginal in 40mm. This watch has a lot going on, including a unique crown protector, tritium lume sandwiched on the dial and bezel insert, and lots of shock protection built into the watch and the COSC movement. Also a lot of high polish.


#ball #engineer #swiss

Ball Website: https://shop.ballwatch.ch/en/ball-watches/EH/Original-DM2118B-SCJ-BK?model=DM2118B-SCJ-BK
 
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