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Title: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: RaymondT on July 03, 2011, 07:51:05 PM: Hi All

Was surprise to see there is a local forum on watches , my Seiko kinetic that has been with me for the past 10 yrs recently died :(

i was looking for a replacement & Ball watches really caught my eye.I've narrow my selection to the Engineer hydrocarbon chronograph & mad cow version. As I'm totally new to swiss made watches , i was hoping for some expert advice here pertaining to these watches.

i've also done 1 round of searching around a few shopping mall around Subang area but found that not many watch shop is carrying this brand , did found 1 in Pyramid but they don't carry both models :(

(http://www.2000watches.com/shop/image.php?image=ball_watch/dm1036a-saj-bk.jpg)
(http://www.2000watches.com/shop/image.php?image=ball_watch/dc1016a-sj-bk.jpg)
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: takashi78 on July 03, 2011, 08:13:16 PM: So what do you wanna ask?
I dont see any question in your post.
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 03, 2011, 08:17:29 PM: Quote from: takashi78 on July 03, 2011, 08:13:16 PM
So what do you wanna ask?
I dont see any question in your post.

Opps , could've cut out the bottom part when i've fiddling around with the image function.

Just want to know if there is any specific dealers around klang valley that will be carrying both models & their price/discounts.
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: rusminag on July 03, 2011, 08:31:59 PM: xxxx KLCC & Sg Wang branches carried Ball

[mod - no mentioning ADs allowed, please use PM]
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: Omnipotent on July 03, 2011, 09:36:37 PM: few shops at Midvalley carries that brand and those models you mentioned here ;)
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: rayyanharris on July 03, 2011, 09:39:33 PM: i've also seen it in the luxury watch shops in pavillion. it wont be hard to find. 8)
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 03, 2011, 10:19:58 PM: alrite , thanks for guys. :)

How about pre-owned ? anyone selling them?
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: Omnipotent on July 03, 2011, 10:44:23 PM: i hear their used prices aren't so great, so everyone is keeping their Balls, even if they are no longer using them :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: David_cheong on July 04, 2011, 06:39:25 AM: Engineer hydrocarbon chronograph & mad cow version - quite rare in the pre-owned market.

You are lucky, if you can find one in pristine condition.

dc
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: chrisyen on July 04, 2011, 07:41:13 AM: these 2 models still in production?

ball hydrocarbon is selling like hot cakes in pre owned market.... much better than any other brand....
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: kwh74 on July 04, 2011, 07:57:20 AM: Spoken to the Ball sales ppl, the above model are still in production but the local agent is not bring them in as the price point is lower. The new basel 2011 hydrocarbon are price about RM10k and above.

If any local ad got stock just grab it especially the mad cow.
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: siodee on July 04, 2011, 11:33:41 AM: Mad cow disease got in the pre-owned market, if you want, I can PM you the web site. Welcome to Ball kaki. :Cheers:
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: chrisyen on July 04, 2011, 01:56:40 PM: instead of mad cow... y not looking into the spacemaster glow?
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 04, 2011, 05:14:19 PM: Spacemaster glow ? ... Hmm , have not tried yet , how is it compared to mad cow ? Was looking at a titanium built due to the weight on the normal version
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: kltime on July 05, 2011, 10:54:51 AM: my fav ball chrono is the Ionosphere.
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: acurusaragon on July 05, 2011, 11:37:29 AM: Why does it called "mad Cow" on the first place ?
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: siodee on July 05, 2011, 12:10:41 PM: I think it was because John "Mad Cow" Hembel is the ambassador for that model, so that is why most people call it mad cow. Now how he got the nick name, that is another whole story
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: kltime on July 05, 2011, 03:07:44 PM: Quote from: siodee on July 05, 2011, 12:10:41 PM
I think it was because John "Mad Cow" Hembel is the ambassador for that model, so that is why most people call it mad cow. Now how he got the nick name, that is another whole story

If I am not mistaken, he is a top downhill speed skier. I think the image is on the case back of the model. This is one of the unique features of Ball, the engraved case back.
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 05, 2011, 09:55:04 PM: Does any sifu out there that can enlighten me regarding the different between the Engineer Hydrocarbon GMT & the Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT ?
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 12, 2011, 04:26:22 PM: My search is finally over
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: takashi78 on July 12, 2011, 07:51:09 PM: huh?
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 12, 2011, 07:55:53 PM: Unboxing my new baby :Dancing_banana:

P/S: Sorry for the poor quality pictures as i'm using a camera phone & i'm still fiddling on trying to get a lume shot :Cheers:

(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8645/86720792.jpg)
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/373/90232003.jpg)
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/4859/10006696.jpg)
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2280/40687432.jpg)
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7509/33061189.jpg)
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9575/64193275.jpg)
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/4305/27668910.jpg)
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5959/45868640.jpg)
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: takashi78 on July 12, 2011, 07:57:53 PM: Nice!
Is it Titanium?

Off course no Ball watch pics is complete without a lume shoot haha
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 12, 2011, 07:58:46 PM: Quote from: takashi78 on July 12, 2011, 07:51:09 PM
huh?

Sorry , was in a bit of struggle earlier to post the pictures up :D
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 12, 2011, 08:02:15 PM: Quote from: takashi78 on July 12, 2011, 07:57:53 PM
Nice!
Is it Titanium?

Off course no Ball watch pics is complete without a lume shoot haha

yes , the bracelet is mixed titanium & SS .

I'm so excited :Dancing_banana: , was hunting this watch for quite awhile until i found this hidden gem in 1 of the AD in mid valley :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 12, 2011, 08:05:08 PM: Quote from: zitan on July 12, 2011, 07:59:14 PM
What a stunner! Quite sturdy looking. What is the case diameter please? :Cheers:

The case is 42mm , i'm so amazed by the weight of this watch , totally beat the spacemaster in terms of lightness :thumbsup:

The specification (Copy from Ball website)

Movement: Automatic caliber ETA 7750
Functions: Chronograph, accumulated measurement up 12 hours, hours, minutes, seconds, day and date; 30 micro gas tubes on dial and hands for night readability
Shock Resistant: 7,500Gs
Water Resistant: 300m
Magnetic Resistant: 12,000A/m
Case: 42mm diameter titanium with stainless steel bezel, 18.3mm height, Stainless steel unidirectional rotating bezel, Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal, Patented crown protection system with screwed-in crown
Bracelet: Special bracelet, each segment consisting of 2 parts made with titanium and stainless steel.
Dial: Black
Bracelet Options: Rubber strap with pin buckle or titanium/stainless
Dial Options: White or black
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: RaymondT on July 12, 2011, 08:16:24 PM: i totally need to get a new SLR camera to take some nice close up of this beauty & the lume.

BTW , below is the lume shot of the same watch from another forum under this link here
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f67/ball-engineer-hydrocarbon-chronograph-long-dial-up-warning-56344.html
(MOD , please let me know if i can post this picture from another person , otherwise i'll remove it)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q80/Oregon_Sunset/Ball%20HydroCarbon%20Chrono/IMG_7753.jpg)
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: pexus on July 12, 2011, 08:26:58 PM: congrats..very nice...

I always have a soft spot for yellow-hands chronographs..
...i think previous generations of Oris diver used to have also....and maybe Tag Aqua Racers too
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: RaymondT on July 12, 2011, 08:52:57 PM: Quote from: pexus on July 12, 2011, 08:26:58 PM
congrats..very nice...

I always have a soft spot for yellow-hands chronographs..
...i think previous generations of Oris diver used to have also....and maybe Tag Aqua Racers too

Thanks , the yellow chrono really standout compared to the orbital version
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow
Post by: rayyanharris on July 12, 2011, 10:12:13 PM: Quote from: Ball Lover on July 03, 2011, 10:19:58 PM
alrite , thanks for guys. :)

How about pre-owned ? anyone selling them?

there is a shop located at ampang point and i have seen some ball watches there.
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: rayyanharris on July 12, 2011, 10:15:28 PM: bro u have a very nice watch..do u mind pm me the price n where u got it from...

cheers
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: mnazri.tan on July 13, 2011, 06:47:56 AM: i be happy to have either one
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: mnazri.tan on July 13, 2011, 06:48:56 AM: btw - congratulation Sir....
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: siodee on July 13, 2011, 07:44:20 AM: Well, finally got your own ball, share with us at the watch review, something fun to understand the watch better. Another Ball lover.. :Cheers:
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: kltime on July 13, 2011, 08:02:50 AM: Nice.... I am also a big Ball fan.
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: acurusaragon on July 13, 2011, 08:22:04 AM: Ball with its so called 25 years glowing Gas tube is a neat feat ! congrats bro!
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: RaymondT on July 13, 2011, 10:20:59 AM: Quote from: siodee on July 13, 2011, 07:44:20 AM
Well, finally got your own ball, share with us at the watch review, something fun to understand the watch better. Another Ball lover.. :Cheers:

Thanks to all bros here for the continue encouragement (or poison)..& don't think i'm qualify yet to write any review as i'm still pretty new in watches but i hope to learn more from all the sifu here as i continue to seek more knowledge from forum like this :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: hanz079 on July 13, 2011, 10:26:33 AM: No need qualification to write review wan bro...
Just take some pics... various positions...
Let us know your opinion... size ok? built solid? crown comfortable to handle? bla bla bla...
Pass liao... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2)
Post by: siodee on July 13, 2011, 10:53:00 AM: Yup, agreed, everybody must start somewhere, even borken Inklish also no prablem...give it a try... :Dancing_banana: