Author Topic: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2) (Read 19736 times)

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

takashi78 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2011, 08:13:16 PM »

So what do you wanna ask?
I dont see any question in your post.

RaymondT · « **Reply #2 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.

rusminag · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2011, 08:31:59 PM »

xxxx KLCC & Sg Wang branches carried Ball

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Omnipotent · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:36:37 PM »

few shops at Midvalley carries that brand and those models you mentioned here

rayyanharris · « **Reply #5 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.

RaymondT · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2011, 10:19:58 PM »

alrite , thanks for guys.

How about pre-owned ? anyone selling them?

Omnipotent · « **Reply #7 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

David_cheong · « **Reply #8 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

chrisyen · « **Reply #9 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....

kwh74 · « **Reply #10 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.

siodee · « **Reply #11 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.

chrisyen · « **Reply #12 on:** July 04, 2011, 01:56:40 PM »

instead of mad cow... y not looking into the spacemaster glow?

RaymondT · « **Reply #13 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

kltime · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:54:51 AM »

my fav ball chrono is the Ionosphere.

acurusaragon · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2011, 11:37:29 AM »

Why does it called "mad Cow" on the first place ?

siodee · « **Reply #16 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

kltime · « **Reply #17 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.

RaymondT · « **Reply #18 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 ?

RaymondT · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2011, 04:26:22 PM »

My search is finally over

takashi78 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:51:09 PM »

RaymondT · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:55:53 PM »

Unboxing my new baby

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

takashi78 · « **Reply #22 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

RaymondT · « **Reply #23 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

RaymondT · « **Reply #24 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

, was hunting this watch for quite awhile until i found this hidden gem in 1 of the AD in mid valley

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Author Topic: Ball Watch , Chronograph & Mad Cow (My 1st Grail Acquired! Pics @ Pg2) (Read 19736 times)