In the hierarchical system of Swiss watches , Bol is a strange existence, because although it has a rich enough history, it does not always get the attention it deserves. It is not a brand that is close to the people, but its price is absolutely reasonable, so if you are looking for a versatile luxury watch, then you might as well consider the name Bohr . For example, the Ball Engineer III series glare watch, which has just been launched in three new colors, is a good choice in the "Life Watch" series. It is quite excellent in both appearance and texture. So in this article, we Just come and see it.
As a watch based on simplicity and refinement, its 40mm case is completely presented with a highly polished appearance. While Ball's history is steeped in its design and toughness, this watch is more suited to those who want a luxury product that can stand up to everyday wear. The use of
904L steel not only ensures that the case's ability to resist rust is enhanced, but also allows the bright polishing effect to be maintained longer. The best example of this effect is shown on the side of the watch case, which presents a mirror image with little distortion. The moment you see it, you will feel that this is a good watch. The 100-meter waterproof grade also makes it suitable for a variety of wearing occasions, without the need to pile it up with excessive specifications or styles.
For most people’s wrists, the 40mm case diameter and 47.5mm lug outer distance are considered a golden size. It can give the dial sufficient display space without making people feel too eye-catching. Although the thickness of 13.15mm seems a bit too thick for a date three-hand watch, the extra thickness is still necessary for the anti-magnetic shielding and the tritium tube integrated on the hands.
The dial of the Ball Ingenieur III series dazzle watch makes no secret of its similarity to the modern Datejust, but their differences allow the former to have its own unique characteristics. Ball's technical prowess and rigor are reflected in the smooth dauphine hands, the delicate weight at the end of the seconds hand, and the depth of the applied hour markers. Three new color themes: light blue, dark green and gradient burgundy, all have a pleasing texture under the modification of sunburst patterns.
Ball is different from most other Swiss watch brands in that they use tritium gas tubes to replace the function of Super-Luminova. It does not require external energy or external light source reflection to maintain stable and long-lasting luminescence. . From the picture, you can see these confidently shining tubes, although they are more like a small glass box surrounded by a silver frame. Except for the 12 o'clock hour mark, which is orange, the rest of the hour markers, together with the hands, are The light emitted from within is green.
The bracelet of this watch uses a structural design of brushed H-shaped links and polished middle links. When paired with the elegant and sturdy watch head, it feels really good. Although the underside of the bracelet is slightly rounded for comfort on the wrist, the precisely cut chamfered edges enhance its overall angular feel. The only complaint I have about this bracelet is that it uses a non-button butterfly clasp, so it would be a bit troublesome to open it without a fingernail.
The Ball RR1103-C movement equipped in it is based on the ETA 2824-2 with COSC certification. Its swing frequency is 4Hz and can provide 38 hours of power reserve. Of course, most watch friends have already Quite familiar with this specification. But Ball’s ingenuity here mainly lies around the movement, for which they added an anti-magnetic shielding field made of nickel alloy (Mumetal). This is an alloy composed of nickel, iron, copper and molybdenum. It has a very high magnetic permeability , which can attract and deflect static or low-frequency magnetic field lines, making the watch’s antimagnetic ability reach 1,000 Gauss. For those who work around railway equipment, or those working around high-power electronic equipment, this standard will be quite reassuring.
Each dial version of the new Ball Engineer III series dazzle watch will be limited to 1,000 pieces, and its price is US$2,349.
