The Ball Watch Company SA is a notable brand that is American owned and based in the country of Switzerland in the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds. The history of the company goes back to the American railroad system which was in desperate need of accurate timekeeping. Webb C. Ball established the company in Cleveland, Ohio after a tragic train collision occurred the same year. It was discovered that accurate timekeeping could have prevented the head-on collision and Mr. Ball was made the Cheif Time Inspector for the railroads. Strict criteria for reliability and precision accuracy were mandated for the railroads and the Swiss Official Testing Institute known as the COSC was developed. Ball watches are known for their accuracy and here are the 20 best Ball watches of all-time.
20. Ball Trainmaster Worldtime Watch
This is an impressive model that quickly became a favorite for those who prefer an intricate timepiece with a variety of functions along with an attractive aesthetic. This COSC certified watch has been designed with micro-gas pipes for the pointers of the hour, minute, and seconds along with excellent legibility is conditions of low lighting. This durable and rugged timepiece features world time functions for keeping track of the time in multiple time zones. It also features a chronograph function and is resistant to up to 5,000 G in shock resistance with a stainless steel case. It features an exhibition case back with sapphire crystal protecting the front and back of the watch with anti-reflective coating on the crystal.
19. Ball Fireman Racer Classic Automatic Men’s Watch
This model is one of the top sellers within the classic dress watch collection for the brand. It features a stainless steel case measuring 43 mm in diameter with a 12 mm depth. It’s a lovely watch that can be worn for dressier occasions as well as being suitable for the office. The Fireman Racer is powered by a Swiss automatic type movement and is protected with a sapphire crystal glass that has been treated with anti-reflective coating that aids in the prevention of scuffs and scratches. It is water-resistant up to 100 meters.
18. Ball Fireman Night Train DLC Automatic Watch
The Fireman Night Train DLC Automatic features a stainless steel case that has been treated with Carbon DLC coating which has the hardness of a diamond for resisting scratches and scuffing. Likewise, the glass is a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. It is powered by a Swiss-made automatic movement caliber ETA 2824-2 with amazing luminosity thanks to the 75 tritium gas tubes used in its creation for the dial.
17. Men’s Ball Engineer II Green Berets Chronometer Automatic Watch
This model is among the most popular for men. It’s made to be tough and rugged to hold up under the brutal conditions that men who are in combat could possibly encounter. The case measures 43 mm in diameter and is made of solid lightweight titanium with a dark carbide finish. This makes the case resistant to oxidation and corrosion even under the most challenging environments. This watch is highly resistant to impacts up to 5,000 Gs and from magnetic forces up to 4,800 A/m. It is powered with a ball RR 1103-C automatic mechanical movement COSC certified, with tritium gas tube lighting on the dial for excellent luminosity and legibility in low lighting environments.
16. Ball Men’s Engineer Hydrocarbon Nedu Chronometer Titanium Automatic Chronograph Watch
Just saying the name of this model is a mouthful but it comes packed with a ton of useful features. The Nedu Chronometer is one of the most high-quality diving watches that the Ball brand has ever released. It’s been referred to as an “extreme” diving watch. It is designed to perform under the high amounts of pressure found in the depths that divers traverse. It is made for high visibility in dark and murky conditions with 21 tritium gas tubes to light the dial. The case is made with a patented helium released value that is built into the crown of the watch to guard against damage during diving, giving the watch static water resistance up to 600 meters. It is powered by an RR1042-C automatic Swiss-made chronograph movement with COSC certification. It also features a unidirectional bezel made of ceramic material and capped with a sapphire crystal for additional protection.
15. Ball Trainmaster Manufacture
The Trainmaster Manufacture was created in celebration of the company’s 125th anniversary in the year 2016 and it has remained one of their most popular special editions. This highly attractive dress watch was introduced at the same time that the RM 1101 self-winding in-house movement was introduced and this is the powerhouse that is COSC certified and runs the timepiece. This was Ball’s first in-house mechanical movement with a simple two-hand time display along with the date. It was offered in a 40 mm case crafted of 18k rose gold and measured 10mm in thickness. The classic dial is offered in white and a simple format with two slender hours and minutes hands, the date window at the 3 o’clock position and applied Arabic numerals.
all Watch — the company founded by Webb C. Ball in 1891 and whose history is rooted in railroad timekeeping — celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2016, the same year in which the brand has introduced its first in-house mechanical movement, Caliber RRM1101. The movement makes its debut in the new Ball Trainmaster Manufacture, one of the notable new timepieces on display this week at the JCK Watch and Jewelry fair in Las Vegas.
14. Ball Trainmaster Roman
This model is one of the more affordable Ball watches that retail for less than $1800. It features a rugged stainless steel case that is resistant to shock up to 5,000 Gs. The legibility is excellent thanks to teh 15 micro-titanium glass tubes that are built into the dial and hands for extreme legibility in conditions of low light. It’s powered by an automatic ETA 28 36-2 caliber movement.
13. Ball BMW TMT
This model dates back to the Ball collaboration with BMW, the German automaker in 2012. The TMT features a tough stainless steel case with black DLC coating to make it tough and resistant to damage. It is powered by a Ball RR 1601-C caliber automatic movement. It comes with a host of useful features for those who like their timepieces wit a few complications. It features a mechanical thermometer module which is where the TMT comes from for measuring temps up to 113 degrees F all the way down to a negative 31 degrees F. It also features a chronograph.
12. Ball BMW Time Trekker limited edition
This version of the BMW collection is the Time Trekker which was first introduced to the public at Baselworld 2015. This model is infused with racing DNA with the ability to withstand forces up to 4,800 A/m thanks to its rugged 44 mm stainless steel case and anti-magnetic design.
11. Ball Engineer Master II Voyager
The Master II Voyager is available in either a 40 mm or 44 mm case width size offering a dual time display with a large date indicator. There are 60 micro-gas tubes embedded in the minute track for high visibility in low light situations. An additional 14 gas tubes are distributed throughout the dial and hands for brilliant luminosity in the dark with extra Super LumiNova on the Arabic hour numerals and the dual time subdial.
10. Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DEVGRU
This is a divers’ watch that was made with the United States Navy’s Joint Special Operations Command in mind, also known as Seal Team Six. A collaboration with the group was formed specifically for the development of this ultimate combat-ready timepiece. It was first introduced in 2017 and has become one of the most popular limited-edition models of all time. It’s specially designed to be impact, scratch and scuff resistant.
9. Ball Engineer M. Challenger
This Swiss-made precision timepiece is powered with the in-house Ball manufacture caliber 7309 movement which beats at 28,800 vph frequency with an 80-hour power reserve in a self-winding format with COSC certification. It also features a chronometer function and is made with an exhibition case back to show the intricate workings of the movement beneath. It’s covered with a sapphire crystal glass and is available in either a 40 mm or 43 mm case size.
8. Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Aero GMT II
This is another of the highly complicated and functional Ball watch models. It features a stainless steel case that measures 42 mm in width with a curved rotation sapphire bezel in a bidirectional format. This watch displays three different time zones at the same time and has fabulous luminosity for easy reading in all types of lighting conditions. It not only uses H3 gas for luminosity but is also treated with Super LumiNova.
7. Ball Trainmaster Endeavour Chronometer Limited Edition
This is an extremely special limited edition chronometer watch that pays homage to the famous Captain Cook’s first voyage. This is one of Ball’s most recent releases just being made available for sale to the public in July of 2019 with a strict limitation to just 250 pieces for distribution throughout the world. The case is made of stainless steel material in a 40 mm width size. The bezel is a fixed type and the back of the case is a closed style with special James Cook engraving. It is protected with a sapphire crystal glass treated with an anti-reflective coating for glare reduction in bright light. It is powered with a Ball RR 1101-C automatic movement that beats at 28,800 vph with 25 jewels, a power reserve of 42 hours and functions of the date at 3 o’clock, sweep seconds, hours, and minutes. The watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
6. Ball Engineer III Endurance 1917
This is yet another special edition release that has become very popular among Ball watch brand enthusiasts. It is a rendering of the day-date version of the original and can be purchased in either a 40 mm or 46 mm case size. It is offered in a TNT version in a 42 mm size only in black titanium carbide coating. All come with a screw-down crown, water-resistance up to 100 meters, anti-magnetism up to 80,000 A/m and a sapphire crystal glass.
5. Ball Roadmaster Marine GMT Black Dial
This model is a brand new release that has been highly anticipated for December of 2019. It features a titanium case in a 40 mm size with a rotating stainless steel bezel that is bi-directional with an aluminum plate an illumination with Super LumiNova coating. the case back is an exhibition type with a sapphire crystal glass for protection that displays the inner workings of the movement beneath. The movement is a Ball RR1203-C chronometer-certified mechanical automatic type with hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, and GMT functions. It is water-resistant up to 200 meters.
4.Ball Roadmaster M Skipper Black
This is another limited edition release that features a case that is made of stainless steel measuring 40 mm in diameter with a bronze bezel. The movement is an automatic Ball manufacture caliber RR7309-C with hours, minutes, seconds and date functions. It is water-resistant up to 200 meters.
3. Ball Roadmaster Vanguard
The Roadmaster Vanguard is a limited edition that is strictly limited to the production of just 1,000 pieces. The case is 40 mm in diameter and made of titanium material. The case back is an exhibition type that lets you view with inner workings of the RR1303-C mechanical automatic in-house movement with chronometer certification. Both the front and back of the watch are covered with a sapphire crystal. This highly legible watch features the use of Ball’s signature micro-gas tubes for brilliant luminosity. It is water-resistant up to 200 meters and also features a GMT function along with hours, minutes, seconds, day, date and a day and night indication.
2. Ball Watch Conductor Transcendent
The Conductor Transcendent features a curved sapphire crystal exhibition case back with a stainless steel case that measures 35.5 mm in width and 47.5 mm in length. the crown is a screw-in type and the watch features the signature micro-gas tubes that give it amazing luminosity for night reading ease. The movement is an automatic ETA 2892-A2 type with hours, minutes, seconds, and date functions. It is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
1. Ball Watch Conductor Lady Transcendent Diamond MOP
This is a ladies’ model that is one of the most aesthetically pleasing dress watches produced by Ball Watches. The case is made of stainless steel and measures 38 mm in length and 28.5 mm in width. The crown is a screwed-in type with an automatic movement with hours function. It is covered with a sapphire crystal glass and is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
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