Watch Review | BALL Watch

Introducing BALL Watch Company latest collection the Spacemaster Orbital Engineer Hydrocarbon, this extraordinary timepiece is a tribute to their newest ambassador , the gravity defying Brian Binnie , only the second man on the planet to hold the title of astronaut while strapped to a non government owned aircraft or spacecraft.

The BALL Spacemaster Orbital Engineer Hydrocarbon is energized by ETA's 7754 automatic movement, which is based on 7750 with an added GMT complication, all of this are housed in a 45mm titanium case , making it durable yet lightweight. On the dial you'll get a clear read on your time day or night with the triple-tube markers of gas-powered luminosity, red printed 24-hour time, steel-framed chronograph sub-dials, date at 3, and red arrow GMT hand, all framed by a navigational compass bezel. Compass markings are also repeated on the flange.

This exceptional timepiece resides the revolutionary and patented Ball Amortiser shock resistance system ,comprised of anti magnetic protection ring enveloping the movement to absorb sudden shocks and a rotor locking mechanism . The wearer can lock the watch movement’s oscillating mass during high shock activities , by using the special propeller-shaped disc lock on the back of the watch. The Amortiser Rotor-Lock mechanism also protects the chronograph from damage in falls of up to 5.2 meters, when you can anticipate such things, since the lock must be undone for the timekeeping mechanism to continue. Other features include cold resistance to -40 degrees C, 100 meters water resistance.

This very special timepiece is limited edition to just 999 pieces.

BALL Spacemaster Orbital Engineer Hydrocarbon
(Ref. number DC2036C-S_BK)

Movement:

Automatic BALL caliber ETA 7754

Functions:

Chronograph, accumulated measurement up to 12 hours, Illuminated second timezone, hours, minutes, seconds and date; 54 micro gas tubes on dial, hands and pushers for night readability

Shock Resistant:

7,500Gs

Water Resistant:

100m

Magnetic Resistant:

4,800A/m

Case:

45mm diameter Titanium / Stainless Steel, 18.3mm height, Bi-directional rotating integrated with luminova bezel, Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Patented crown protection system crown.

Dial:

Black

Strap:

Tapered titanium and stainless steel bracelet with patented deployant buckle and extension system or rubber strap.

Price :

$ 4,899