Oris or Ball ??

[Yinghao]

Hi MWF,

Im new here, i planning to buy my 1st swiss watch, my budget less than 6k. i have no idea which brand is better.
after i meet Mr. David at 1Mont Kiara, he advise me oris or ball is a good start (thank for the sharing & advise me ) ,
and now i got few models in my mind

ORIS
-Oris TT1 Day Date
-Oris Artelier Skeleton

BALL
-Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon
-Ball Fireman

or any other brand or model is under my budget? need some advise from sifu2 MWF.

ps:Please PM me if got any recommended shop can get more discount in Klang Valley, TQ

Thank MWF!

[ck77]

Hi welcome to MWF.
Both also a decent brand and good quality watch.
Oris has a rich history (if you care).
But if you want long lasting lume, go for Ball.

[takashi78]

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon would be my pick.
But its a big and heavy watch.

[erman]

Hi Yinghao,

Reading on your post brought back memories of my previous dilemma. Based on ur list, our taste not much different either..
At the end of the day, as most sifus here would suggest, go with what you feel is right.

I picked up an Oris BC3 and am loving it.. hehe

[JeffNg]

hahaa it is the beginning of a poison. My experience, my first swiss watch started with an oris. When I owned an oris, it feels like never enough and I started to buy a panerai, then breitling, now it is like an appetite that cannot be fulfil.

[David_cheong]

Yinghao

My pleasure meeting you the other day.

Careful, this is a poison about to release in you. Like the other member said, you will never stop once you get your first mechanical watch.

Good luck.

dc

[rnsm1979]

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon would be great provided your have a big wrist 

also i think this is more than 6 K for a new one, pre-own should be below that, try around mwf pre-own page, might found 1
the rest should be inside the budget

[Yinghao]

thank for every1 fast reply.

haha so fast got so many poison d

i really like the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon but out budget..
got 1 model Ball DL2016B-SCAJ-BK, Case diameter 36mm will too small?

if i filter to this 2 model which 1 u guys prefer?? why?

[ck77]

I'll go for Ball for the lume 

[Calibr]

I'll go for Ball for the lume 

  Between the 2, the Ball's lume stands out.

[shamtv2555]

which sing to u , thn go a head 4 it..

[Yikkie]

Depends on your built and wrist size, 36mm might be a little small for a sporty looking watch imho... But size is subjective.  Buy the one that you are comfortable wit .

[Brutal]

Had the same problem last year...
choice between Oris Skeleton & Ball Fireman...
The night before the purchase, I drove along a dark road...saw my seiko's illumination and my mind started to imagine "if" the new watch is on my wrist...
and of course, due to the "lume imagination", I end up with a fireman on the next day...

but both are nice and beautiful watch...

[Yinghao]

if compare the Movement? which 1 better?  i really no idea about the ETA Movement 

BALL Fireman :Automatic caliber ETA 2824-2 (i cant find the detail...)

Oris TT1 Day Date :
Dimensions:         Ø 25.60 mm, 11 1/2’’’
Functions:             Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, individual date and day windows,
                         instantaneous date and day, date and day corrector, fine timing device and stop-second
Winding:             Automatic winding, bi-directionally rotating red rotor
Power-Reserve:     38 hrs
Vibrations:             28’800 A/h, 4 Hz
Jewels:             26

[rnsm1979]

maybe you can try ball engineered diver II, around 42 mm, and is inside your budget
but end of the day, you should go to try it out and see which one match you the most

[Yinghao]

maybe you can try ball engineered diver II, around 42 mm, and is inside your budget
but end of the day, you should go to try it out and see which one match you the most

Thank for ur opinion, is a good option too
may i know what is the market price nw?

[squasub]

Ball Skindiver is nice too..could be yours under 6k 
Classic diver design

[rnsm1979]

Sorry, should not discuss the price here, msg me if u need the actual price I get mine last year

[Yinghao]

Sorry, should not discuss the price here, msg me if u need the actual price I get mine last year

Sorry dunno bout that. pls pm me if can.
TQ

 

[Taga]

got 1 model Ball DL2016B-SCAJ-BK, Case diameter 36mm will too small?

What is your wrist size? It is subjective really, some like it big and some don't.

Photo for your reference. Ball Fireman II, 42mm on 6.8" wrist.


This is among the cheapest Ball out there. With your budget of RM6k, you can get this and also another Oris. Now, you no need to choose.. 

[lowengen]

I would vote for a Ball....
Lol.... howrver, more importantly is whichever that sings to u....
Try looking at Ball Engineer II Arabic Chronometer.... nice lume and price wise.... around ur budget

[dav-3873]

+1 for Ball Engineer II series.... Solid, versatile and great value.  However I was told that the red label series was hard to find when I was hunting around for the GMT piece recently.

Ball for me if vs Oris for entry level as it is more iconic w it's lume 

[jacky8888]

Ball because

Tritium
Antimagnetic
Shock resistant

And its damn bloody cool......

[steveting]

Ball for sure!!!!!

[STT1987]

Nothing beats the lume of those H3 tubes.

Thats another vote for Ball.

PS:
Oris now. I've reconsidered my position I guess.