Ball Engineer Master II Slide Chronograph Automatic
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The Ball Engineer Master II Slide Chronograph is decidedly more modern looking than most in the Ball lineup. It utilizes a sliding pusher on the left side of the case to control the chronograph Read More
While I have owned several Ball watches throughout the years and enjoyed them, this Ball chrono is one I will not. I must say that at first blush, I was very interested. That said, after reading specs, it's too big and has too little water resistance at 50 meters. This one is just impractical for many of us. At 42-44mm and 100m water resistant, I very well may have jumped on this one.
CJ27First of all, as you probably know, water resistance ratings are misleading. A 50m rating is not 150 ft of " moving " depth, since motion or impact in water greatly reduces that depth rating. This watch is not one I would feel comfortable using while participating in any kind of water sports activities. It is not made for that purpose. At 48mm, this Ball is definitely not a dress watch, at least for most people. So where would its' purpose lie? All that said, if this Ball excites you, I think that's great, and you should go for it. I love the brand, just not this specific watch...All the best...
And I don’t mean 2nd rate as in not good.I mean as in the Ball Family.There are more impressive Watches at similar and lower prices.No hate responses please.Just my opinion.
boozedYup,Your exactly right.They don’t really need the Grey Market,except their lower selling products.I joined this because I thought it was going to offer a lot better Watches.Im thinking I was wrong
This watch is really not that big. I have several Invictas in the 50-52 mm size. They're not in the Ball's league technically, but the casework is great. Anyway, the "fit" of a large watch depends on subtle case design factors, including:
convexity of the screw-in back. The more convex, the more it protrudes into the flat upper surface of the wrist. IMO this is the single biggest driver of comfort in a large watch.
angle/shape of the lugs on top & bottom of the watch case. For really big cases, comfort is better if the lugs curve gently downwards, toward the wrist, helping the watch+band "hug" the wrist (rather than standing proud of it.
height of the case. taller/thicker watches stand higher from the wrist, letting the watch get snagged on clothing.
Just looking at pictures, it looks like this 47+mm watch might be relatively comfortable. The back is pretty flat and the lugs have a good downward curve/slope. It is on the thick side, but not as thick as some.
Eyb1Watches tend to get sold. Feel free to spend your money how you please, but I’ve seen this specific model available for lower in the past, and likely again in the future. Since I’m not purchasing it, I’m not exactly looking for updates. Cheers.