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mike · 7 January 2012, 01:11 PM

I admit lately I've been on a roll. This is my third Ball watch and what a reference it is.

Much has been written about the Deepquest. If you have yet to see one or try it on you might find a pleasant suprise. Ball, with it's use of titanium and their wonderfully curved lugs has created a watch of some dimension that those with smaller wrists might find to their liking.

The domed crystal along with the depth of the dial really make for a stunning look that thanks to the use of an AR coating under the crystal and, of course Ball's use of tritium and superluminova make for a watch that is instantly readable in all conditions.

Anyhoo, a few quick photos,

The lack of a removable caseback in the monoblock approach eliminates one source of moisture incursion.

The domed crystal and the HE valve,

Of course it glows,

On the wrist,

For those interested, a comparison of the Ceramic XV and the DQ,

The trio,

clarencek · 7 January 2012, 02:55 PM

Awesome photos. I loved my DQ, but sadly am letting it go. I haven't seen a better mono block Ti case in any watch... and the dial was my favorite feature as well. Congrats!

aussiewatchnut · 7 January 2012, 03:19 PM

Great watches and great photos.

Dickson Lim · 7 January 2012, 03:24 PM

Brother Mike, you are on a spree, aren't you?

It really looks good on you and the monobloc Ti case is brilliant!

dalip · 7 January 2012, 03:39 PM

Very nice Mike...congrats

sleddog · 7 January 2012, 04:50 PM

A great looking set Mike..

The lume on the bezel is great!! Something I think Rolex should dabble in....

mike · 7 January 2012, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

Brother Mike, you are on a spree, aren't you?

It really looks good on you and the monobloc Ti case is brilliant!

Man I have fallen off the wagon again. I went a year without a new watch and then.......

Dickson Lim · 8 January 2012, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Man I have fallen off the wagon again. I went a year without a new watch and then.......

It is absolutely NORMAL. When a vampire go veggie, once he tastes a drop of blood, he will demand more blood than he used to be.

Submarino · 8 January 2012, 11:01 AM

That bracelet looks so much like the one on my IWC Ingenieur Mission Earth. Nice watch! Love the lume!

mfer · 8 January 2012, 11:43 AM

Looking good Mike. My favorite part (from these pics) is the bracelet. Looks REALLY well built and finished.

FeelingTheBlues · 8 January 2012, 12:35 PM

This is a great piece Mike, I like the fact that the lume on it has different colors, it's quite original.

Congratulations!

ivanswk · 10 January 2012, 01:20 PM

great watch and nice review

theken · 5 March 2012, 12:08 AM

Reading Mike's review made me a believer and I could not resist when I found the watch in stock at a Ball AD 2 miles from my home.
This watch feels better on my wrist that the Rolex Deepsea.
The Deepquest is a tremendous value for the $$$$ at 38% of the price of the Deepsea.

mike · 5 March 2012, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theken

Reading Mike's review made me a believer and I could not resist when I found the watch in stock at a Ball AD 2 miles from my home.
This watch feels better on my wrist that the Rolex Deepsea.
The Deepquest is a tremendous value for the $$$$ at 38% of the price of the Deepsea.

Glad you found it Mark.

It is truly an incredible piece.

nick c · 5 March 2012, 02:11 AM

HL65 · 5 March 2012, 06:43 AM

Very nice guys!! Congrats Mark as well!!

westbroek · 5 March 2012, 06:46 AM

Congrats

theken · 6 March 2012, 02:02 AM

I received a few requests for side by side pictures of the Deepquest and Deepsea and I thought they would be of interest to followers of this thread.
Both watches are described as 43mm in diameter.
I find that the Deepquest is more comfortable to wear due to the curved lugs that are a better fit on my wrist.

mike · 6 March 2012, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theken

I received a few requests for side by side pictures of the Deepquest and Deepsea and I thought they would be of interest to followers of this thread.
Both watches are described as 43mm in diameter.
I find that the Deepquest is more comfortable to wear due to the curved lugs that are a better fit on my wrist.

Great comparison Mark.

I have found the DQ more comfortable as well with less "flop" due to the Ti case.

7 January 2012, 01:11 PM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Deepquest I admit lately I've been on a roll. This is my third Ball watch and what a reference it is. Much has been written about the Deepquest. If you have yet to see one or try it on you might find a pleasant suprise. Ball, with it's use of titanium and their wonderfully curved lugs has created a watch of some dimension that those with smaller wrists might find to their liking. The domed crystal along with the depth of the dial really make for a stunning look that thanks to the use of an AR coating under the crystal and, of course Ball's use of tritium and superluminova make for a watch that is instantly readable in all conditions. Anyhoo, a few quick photos, The lack of a removable caseback in the monoblock approach eliminates one source of moisture incursion. The domed crystal and the HE valve, Of course it glows, On the wrist, For those interested, a comparison of the Ceramic XV and the DQ, The trio,

7 January 2012, 02:55 PM	#2
clarencek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 400	Awesome photos. I loved my DQ, but sadly am letting it go. I haven't seen a better mono block Ti case in any watch... and the dial was my favorite feature as well. Congrats! __________________ Citizen AQ4020-54X, NB6005-05L, NB6006-02X, Casio GMW-B5000TFC, MRG-B5000B, MTG-B1000XB, Hamilton Field Khaki H70605731, IWC IW356501, IWC387902, Longines Spirit L3.810.4.93.0, MKII PMWF Graywater GMT, Project 300, Omega 210.92.42.20.01.001, 304.33.44.52.03.001, Rolex 116400GV, 116520, 116610LV, 126600, 326933, Seiko SBGA001, SLA019, Sinn U1-ST

7 January 2012, 03:24 PM	#4
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Brother Mike, you are on a spree, aren't you? It really looks good on you and the monobloc Ti case is brilliant! __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

7 January 2012, 03:39 PM	#5
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Very nice Mike...congrats __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

7 January 2012, 04:50 PM	#6
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,906	A great looking set Mike.. The lume on the bezel is great!! Something I think Rolex should dabble in.... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

7 January 2012, 03:19 PM	#3
aussiewatchnut Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: mark pearce Location: australia Watch: PO, 20000ft Diver Posts: 170	Great watches and great photos.

8 January 2012, 11:01 AM	#9
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	That bracelet looks so much like the one on my IWC Ingenieur Mission Earth. Nice watch! Love the lume! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

8 January 2012, 11:43 AM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Looking good Mike. My favorite part (from these pics) is the bracelet. Looks REALLY well built and finished. __________________ member#3242

8 January 2012, 12:35 PM	#11
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	This is a great piece Mike, I like the fact that the lume on it has different colors, it's quite original. Congratulations! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 January 2012, 01:20 PM	#12
ivanswk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: singapore Posts: 1	great watch and nice review

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5 March 2012, 06:43 AM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,452	Very nice guys!! Congrats Mark as well!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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