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heresiarh · 2 August 2009, 12:17 PM

And here are my pics of the new Fireman model. I'm impressed by Ball watch quality.

Skullring · 2 August 2009, 12:50 PM

Very nice watch and nice photos. Phil

sys12345 · 4 August 2009, 12:11 AM

Congrats on your new Fireman!

The strap goes well with the black dial and green fonts.

heresiarh · 4 August 2009, 12:27 AM

Thx guys. I'm really loving it. I'm super impressed by the quality. Thinking of picking up another Ball before I jump in and buy myself a Panerai.

gettocard · 4 August 2009, 08:24 AM

Hold on a second there !!! You know you owe us a lumen shot !!!!

sys12345 · 4 August 2009, 02:03 PM

I second that !

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Originally Posted by gettocard

Hold on a second there !!! You know you owe us a lumen shot !!!!

heresiarh · 4 August 2009, 10:50 PM

I definitely will very soon ... the watch lights up like time square at night:)

blackmsport · 5 August 2009, 07:32 AM

Ball Fireman... who own this brand and what movement do they use....

heresiarh · 5 August 2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blackmsport

Ball Fireman... who own this brand and what movement do they use....

It was an american company founded by william ball. i believe it was bought out by the swiss in 1924. they use swiss eta movements, and sometimes modify them in house.

heresiarh · 5 August 2009, 12:22 PM

and here is the lume shot as promised.

oneillba · 5 August 2009, 12:41 PM

I will definitely look into getting a Ball watch when my Luminox Navy Seals watch looses it's lume or conks out. That may be a while because it is still bright and running strong. Thanks for the photos.

heresiarh · 5 August 2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oneillba

I will definitely look into getting a Ball watch when my Luminox Navy Seals watch looses it's lume or conks out. That may be a while because it is still bright and running strong. Thanks for the photos.

Ball watches give you fantastic value for the money. And their quality is superb. I won't be surprised if that same watch I have cost 3 times as much in 3-5 years.

sys12345 · 5 August 2009, 04:20 PM

To be exact, Ball watch company was founded by Webster Clay Ball. More info here:

http://www.pocketwatchrepair.com/histories/ball.html

Here's some background info on today's Ball company by Mr. Jeff Hess (Ball USA's CEO):

'This company was owned by the Ball family until the 1990's. And Whne I got invloved I got the blessing of the last Ball who ran the company George Ball before continuing. He still is kind of an "ambassador" (if you will) This company is closer to the original family than any company out there (except maybe Martin Braun and Kobold and Krieger, recent companies).

We carry on the tradition and I take it very very seriously. Almost religiously.

And so do my Swiss partners.'

So this George Ball is approx what age?

"about 68"

He is residing here in the US?
"yes"

He is Webb C. Ball's great, great grandson (I'm guessing)???
"correct"

Is he still in good health?

"Golfs every month. Still works. robust. goes on a 10 day fishing trip every August with his friends in Michigan and wisconsin, so yes, he is good health. He visits often last coming down here about 8 weeks ago. We talk often on the phone."

Any possible chance he could make an appearance at the Tampa GTG???? That would be really REALLY interesting if that could be arranged!

"I ask him always. he always turns me down. I tell him he would be a "rock star". He has little interest. but I WILL get him one of these days to come to an event"

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Originally Posted by heresiarh

It was an american company founded by william ball. i believe it was bought out by the swiss in 1924. they use swiss eta movements, and sometimes modify them in house.

Andad · 7 August 2009, 02:03 PM

Looks great.

I am looking into buying one.

heresiarh · 8 August 2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Looks great.

I am looking into buying one.

what model you looking into? if you like heavy watches, I suggest the hydrocarbon series ... stunning pieces.

onkyo · 13 August 2009, 03:04 PM

Great looking watch! And congrats.

I may get one also.... just need to do a little research on it.

the*roser · 1 October 2009, 03:00 PM

I have been looking at that watch thanks for the great pictures

JBat · 8 October 2009, 09:35 AM

Ball watches are kind of unheralded. I read a piece in WatchTime a while back about the company, and it has a very interesting history related to the American railroads. The one here is pretty big, but they have a nice variety of models. I wouldn't mind grabbing one someday.

2 August 2009, 12:17 PM	#1
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	Ball Fireman 2 And here are my pics of the new Fireman model. I'm impressed by Ball watch quality. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

2 August 2009, 12:50 PM	#2
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Very nice watch and nice photos. Phil __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

4 August 2009, 12:11 AM	#3
sys12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 286	Congrats on your new Fireman! The strap goes well with the black dial and green fonts. __________________ Cheers, sys12345

4 August 2009, 12:27 AM	#4
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	Thx guys. I'm really loving it. I'm super impressed by the quality. Thinking of picking up another Ball before I jump in and buy myself a Panerai. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

4 August 2009, 10:50 PM	#7
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	I definitely will very soon ... the watch lights up like time square at night:) __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

4 August 2009, 08:24 AM	#5
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	Hold on a second there !!! You know you owe us a lumen shot !!!!

5 August 2009, 07:32 AM	#8
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Ball Fireman... who own this brand and what movement do they use....

5 August 2009, 12:22 PM	#10
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	and here is the lume shot as promised. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

5 August 2009, 12:41 PM	#11
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I will definitely look into getting a Ball watch when my Luminox Navy Seals watch looses it's lume or conks out. That may be a while because it is still bright and running strong. Thanks for the photos. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

7 August 2009, 02:03 PM	#14
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,887	Looks great. I am looking into buying one. __________________ E

13 August 2009, 03:04 PM	#16
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great looking watch! And congrats. I may get one also.... just need to do a little research on it.

1 October 2009, 03:00 PM	#17
the*roser Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 16	I have been looking at that watch thanks for the great pictures

8 October 2009, 09:35 AM	#18
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Ball watches are kind of unheralded. I read a piece in WatchTime a while back about the company, and it has a very interesting history related to the American railroads. The one here is pretty big, but they have a nice variety of models. I wouldn't mind grabbing one someday.

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