Author Topic: Ball Trainmaster OR Longines Master Piece? (Read 16640 times)

tankmojo · « **on:** July 22, 2012, 05:54:26 AM »

Hi all

Need some advise folks. My final selection falls between these 2 series. Both watches really sing to me everyday, I just can't decide. If you were me, which one would you choose? And why?

Purpose : Dress watch. (business wear)
Me : Matured and sporty type. (age before 40)

<-Master Collection Chrono w 44mm

<-Trainmaster Worldtime Chrono w 42mm

In fact, I have scaled down my search to Longines Chrono & Ball Worldtime Chrono. I think My struggle is the brand, rather than its functionality, as i know both are top notch watches.

Your sharing is much appreciated, whether you are an owner or not..

sattha61 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2012, 06:23:12 AM »

If it is a choice between brand names I'd choose BALL; never did fancy the LONGINES name very much. It always remindered me of LONG-JEANS.

As for functionality, I'd pick the Longines single second watch. Easy on the eyes. The Ball worldtimer may look nice initially but its complicated dial may give you a headache after a while. It would give me one.

My opinion.

tonykpk · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:32:50 AM »

Since your are the sporty type, go for the Longines master chronograph. The finishes is excellent .

IWCking · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:48:11 AM »

A bit hard to give you suggestion though since you mentioned you are sporty type yet you want to have a dress watch. So not sure if i should give u a dress watch suggestion or sport watch suggestion.

Anyway, both of them are popular mid tier brands i will say. Not much of difference to me. Longines appear to be more "dressy" and Ball a bit more "sporty".

I will probably go for the simplest longines here. stay out chrono since u r looking for a dress watch. I will skip Ball worldtime unless i travel regularly. The dial is too busy for me. Beside, not point to pay extra for the function which I dont need.

CKL · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2012, 08:37:09 AM »

IMHO longines master collection is the way to go

dcpillai · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2012, 08:53:10 AM »

For business wear, it has to be Longines. The finishing is much more refined than Ball. For non-business wear, then my choice would be Ball due to the watch being more resilient.

JOS2012 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2012, 10:10:05 AM »

The Longines can be formal and casual whereas the Ball is purely casual/sporty.
Both use ETAs so no diff in the movt quality.
Based on those Longines/Ball I've seen in the metal, my opinion is that finishing of Longines is more refined but if you want to go chunky sporty then its the Ball..
My personal preference however is Longines….

Scuderianer0 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:39:37 AM »

I'd go for longines ! I have long admired the legend diver

Laktos Kid · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:12:21 PM »

I love ball watchew, but if you want a formal wear watch i'd have to say Longines, especially with the small second. Very classic

shamtv2555 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:52:09 PM »

Longines my vote

myric · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:55:53 PM »

When I see "dress watch" or "business watch", it always be Longines, not Ball. Ball usually tie with "sporty", "diver", "tough".

A part from that, I would agree that the finishing Longines Master Series are excellent.

However, my advise is to listen to your heart on which to go for

Get yourself a quite time, put down your ear & brain and ask yourself on which one do you like the most.

alfitech · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2012, 02:03:02 PM »

I also have longiness master collection. Not bad, the whole wrist will shaken when you wore it.

My vote is longiness.

bwee · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2012, 02:38:02 PM »

Longines = classy

sm · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:37:59 PM »

Longines.
But if you decide to flip it within 2-3 years, you will lose a great deal for both brands.

Sm

dcpillai · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2012, 08:59:29 PM »

FYI, went to Bangsar Shopping Centre today (YW H***s) and saw this beauty there ....

Been waiting for it for 1.5 years, but alas, the watch did not connect with me and so I have passed on it. As I understand it, there are only 4 pieces in Malaysia (currently) and 2 of them have been reserved for Longines boutiques (which are about to open up in Pavillion and some place else).

If you are considering Longines, you might want to consider this too. Good luck!

pexus · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2012, 06:52:10 AM »

if not mistaken, the several longines models you posted are quite different in terms of pricing...

I think before you decide on brand, decide on function first. Do you really need a world timer? A chrono?

If money not problem, i think the Longines retrograde is a unique and beautiful dress watch...You'll love the way the seconds hand sweeps....maybe looking at this will bring you more joy then knowing what the current time at Rio or Georgia...

The current retrograde model (posted by dcpillai)...i find it too busy. Personally, i think the day/night and day indicator on top of the word `Longines' made the whole dial busy....Also, if not mistaken, the push buttons are now simplified but could be difficult to use...

meoramri · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2012, 06:54:31 AM »

Longines +1

ivanswk · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2012, 07:44:44 AM »

my vote to longines as well

maurice is nice as well

jacky8888 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2012, 08:11:55 AM »

I am bias towards BALL....

betahulu1 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2012, 09:50:04 AM »

Quote from: jacky8888 on July 24, 2012, 08:11:55 AM

I am bias towards BALL....

+1

bchan28 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2012, 11:33:06 AM »

BALL Please

tankmojo · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2012, 10:51:25 PM »

Well.. I think i already have an answer to my selection, thanks for all valuable pointers. It is funny feeling everytime when i decided for 1 watch, my devil's advocate always pull my leg saying "you sure or not.."

Maurice is nice, but I am concerning its after sales service, they are distributed by DKSH.. a FMCG company

IWCking · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:01:01 PM »

Well, i will prefer ML over those two anytime if ask me.

Gigi · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:04:55 PM »

Buy the one that sing to you bro.

For me i will go for longines chronograph. Reason is i am chrono collector and i used chrono alot. So ya

takashi78 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2012, 10:09:25 PM »

But now you have no more chrono LOL.

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Author Topic: Ball Trainmaster OR Longines Master Piece? (Read 16640 times)