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Old 11 August 2011, 06:58 PM   #1
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Ball Chrono watches

They are simply stunning

Ionosphere


Storm Chaser


Hydrocarbon



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Old 11 August 2011, 11:09 PM   #2
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They all look pretty good, however I can see why you have chosen the storm chaser.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:46 PM   #3
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Huge fan of the brand.... Best for the money, IMO
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:48 PM   #4
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Huge fan of the brand.... Best for the money, IMO
I agree!
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Old 12 August 2011, 12:18 AM   #5
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I prefer the Ionosphere to the Stormchaser myself.
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Old 12 August 2011, 11:00 AM   #6
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You gotta love that tritium. I've got a few Traser and Luminox watches but the Ball line is miles above in terms of quality and refinement. I am liking the Ionosphere as well. Too bad all ETA-7750 watches are so thick but at 14.4mm this one isn't too bad. Regardless, both are real lookers and good luck with your future purchase.
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Old 13 August 2011, 06:06 AM   #7
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The Hydrocarbon always intrigued me but I think the thickness would just be too much for me. I have a thing against arabic hour markers being cut off by chrono registers so the Ionosphere won't do.

The Storm Chaser looks great! I think it would look equally well on some straps as it does on the bracelet.
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Old 17 August 2011, 08:19 AM   #8
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I personally love BALL Watches. Actually they are the sponsors of one of the biggest free divers in the world his name is Guillaume Neri. There's a great video of him wearing a wet suit with the BALL watch brand on at Dean's Blue Hole. If you love the sea and are interested in diving you'll love it. BTW the music is spectacular. Here you go:

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_u...?v=uQITWbAaDx0
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Old 17 August 2011, 09:49 AM   #9
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I agree, great watches indeed!
Hydrocarbon looks fantastic, it`s my personal favorite among chrono divers...
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Old 5 September 2011, 05:55 AM   #10
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Before I bought my DSSSD I was hot on a ball Hydrocarbon. I have never owned a Ball but liked everything about it. decided to go with the DSSD but, to be honest with you, the Hydrocarbon is still calling.

Darned this watch addiction thing!!@!
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Old 5 September 2011, 03:34 PM   #11
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Looks good!
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Old 5 September 2011, 10:14 PM   #12
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They are simply stunning

Ionosphere

I really like this one.
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Old 6 September 2011, 12:01 PM   #13
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Looks sharp!
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Old 7 September 2011, 12:58 AM   #14
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Love the lume on Ball watches.
As Greg said, great value!
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