Showing posts with label ball watches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ball watches. Show all posts

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

The distinguished style of Ball watches

Amongst the numerous watch companies that popular in the watch making industry, the Ball Watch Company is known as the manufacturer of one of the most stylish and rugged timepieces of the world. It is one amongst the top class and the watch making companies in the world. The main aim of Ball Watches is to create accurate and high quality timepieces. The watches created from the company are not just high class but they also work well under adverse conditions. Their dedication to excellence and the high quality materials that they use make them the most sought after watch brands all across the world. The brand has strived to become one of the best watch making companies of the world.
 
The brand was established by Webster C Ball in Cleveland located in Ohio in the year 1891. The Ball Watch Company started as a small workshop that primarily manufactured watches in US. At that period of time, US used local hours to maintain time. After a few years when the standard time was established, Ball watches were the first brand to create watches that could give standard time. The timepieces from Ball enforced accuracy and each of the watches worked magic. For their accuracy, these timepieces were used in the railways and Ball was appointed as the Chief Inspector of the lines.
 
The Ball watches were mostly used by rail road workers. The accuracy and the precision of the timepieces were of the timepieces from Ball were the major reason behind the popularity of these timepieces. These watches till date continue to affect the railways. Most of the timepieces from Ball were designed in an American style and mainly focused on accuracy and quality. They are self powered and are legible even in the dark because of the gas lights. These watches are designed perfectly to resist shock and are also resistant to water.

Wednesday, 9 January 2013

The extensive collections from Ball Watches


The Ball Watch Company founded by Webster Clay Ball is one of the most popular Swiss Watch making companies. The aim of the company is to produce highly accurate timepieces that work well even in adverse conditions. These watches work the best even when most timepieces fail. The Company started its journey as a small shop set up in Cleveland, Ohio. The company’s commitment to excellence and perfection gained them the railroad legacy. The company produces rugged timepieces and never compromises on quality. Ball Watches have been famous for their contribution to railways and it still influences the railways. Most of the collections from Ball are created inspired by their contribution to timekeeping in several sectors.

Engineer Master 2: 
One of the most famous collections from the Engineer Master 2 which comes in several series such as the Aviator, Chronometer, Classic, Chronometer Limited edition. The diver timepieces from this collection include Diver chronograph, Diver GMT, Diver TMT. All these watches come with thermometric indicators. You can also find models such as Moon Phase and Moon glow. The models from the Engineer Master 2 collection are also equipped with minute chronograph, World timer and telemetric scales.

Engineer hydrocarbon: 
The hydrocarbon collection from Ball watches are available under two names, the Classic and Classic 2 both of which come with unidirectional rotating bezel. They are specially equipped with 12 hour chronographs. These watches can function even underwater.
 
Ball Trainmaster: 
These watches are available under ladies collection also. The trainmaster model Cannonball comes with two chronographs. The Cleveland express model has dual time and comes with twelve hour hands. This watch is made up of pink gold. There are other models in the trainmaster collection from Ball watches named Moonlight special, trainmaster dual time. The moonlight special watch comes with twelve hour chronograph and 24 hour indication. The thermometric indicators can measure temperature ranges from 35 to 45 degree Celsius.

Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Learn More About Ball watches

Among the many renowned and popular watchmaking firms, Ball watches have stood out to be one of the leading manufacturers. It offers some rugged timepieces to its consumers. The brand concentrates mainly on accuracy and quality. The primary goal is to manufacture timepieces that work precisely under adverse conditions. The brand has never compromised with quality and always tries to create quality watches. The commitment to excellence makes this brand one of the best in the industry

The watch company was established in the year 1891 in Ohio. It started its journey as a small shop. Ball designed some wonderful timepieces for the rail workers. The timepieces from this brand were regarded as a national treasure. These watches have a huge contribution in the American rail history. The Ball watches are designed in complete American style. They are simple and focussed mainly on accuracy and quality. They use the best quality materials, which helps them to boost their quality standards

These Ball watches are rugged and made to withstand the test to time. They are legible in the dark because of the self-powered gaslights. Some of the items even come with shock and water resistant features. They can also withstand sudden temperature fluctuations. All the timepieces come with automatic movements and simple designs, which surely attracts the attention of everyone

If you are keen on owning a piece from this brand, then go ahead and pick one from the wide collections available. The company has released a number of collections, which you can check out right away.

Thursday, 7 June 2012

Interesting Facts To Learn About Tissot Watches


Tissot’s first watch was introduced in the year 1853. The brand is mainly popular for manufacturing the first pocket watch and a pocket watch with two time zones. Tissot has also manufactured the first anti-magnetic timepiece in the watch making industry in the year 1929-30. The company was also the first one to make timepieces of mother of pearl, wood, stone and plastic. In the year 1930, the watch brand Tissot merged with another watch brand Omega. However, since then buyers are not buying Tissot watches but Tissot-Omega watches.

Based in Switzerland and present in 150 countries of the world, Tissot watches are a member of the biggest watch manufacture and distributor in world, The Swatch Group Ltd, since 1983. The watch brand, Tissot, is actually an official timekeeper for world championships in motorcycling, cycling, ice hockey and fencing and was used for Downhill Skiing in 1938 and 1957’s Davis Cup. The brand was even the main sponsor for Formula 1 teams Renault, Lotus and Sauber. The company’s first involvement as official timekeeper was in the year 1938. In this year, the company timed a number of Ski races near Jura mountains.

Today, Tissot watches are working with different sporting bodies for developing a system to come up with more exact timings for the special events. The brand has mainly become popular for its T-Touch. Many new timepieces have sapphire glasses, barometers, compasses, thermometers and altimeters. 

Celebrities who have worn these watches include Angelina Jolie, Sarah Bernhardt, Elvis Presley, Carmen Miranda, James Stewart, Nelson Mandela and Kamal Hassan.

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Ball Watches And Its Special Features


Ball watches have become very popular in today’s world. These watches are water resistant and can withstand cold temperature conditions. Here in this blog we will discuss about each of these aspects separately.

After the watch is manufactured, it undergoes the water resistance test where the quality of Ball watches is tested by immersing the product in the distilled water that contains a wetting agent of 1% weight and under a prescribed atmospheric pressure. They are immersed in the water for about 5 minutes. The timepieces that pass the test don’t show any sign of leakage.

The water resistance power of these products varies from one collection to the other. The Conductor and Trainmaster collections start at 30m. The Fireman and Engineer collections are 100 meters. The collection of Engineer Master Ball timepieces’ water resistance power ranges from 100m-300m. The Engineer Hydrocarbon collection starts at 300m and rises up to 1,000m for limited edition Alligator. This collection also boasts a unique crown protection system to ensure further water resistance in the rough environments.

Being manufactured with special lubrication for expedition in South and North Poles, the Ball watches feature Swiss watch oils, which provide the timepieces an operating temperature range from –40--140°F. This feature allows Engineer Hydrocarbon to accomplish its promise as a partner for Ball Explorers in their activities in the most challenging environments of the world.

Thursday, 5 April 2012

Popular Styles Of Michele Watches


There are many brands in the watch market that have made a special place for them. Among them Michele watches is a leading brand. It has become famous only for a short time span but its history dates back to the year 1940. It is a family owned business for three generations. It was first established in Belgium. The brand has evolved from scratch. Earlier, it used to make watches of simple designs but with time it came out with highly acclaimed watch ranges such as CSX-Diamond Chronographs.

Most of the watches in this brand have a vibrant style that reflects fashion. There are more than hundreds of models, which you can come across in the market. You can choose to wear them as per the occasion and mood. There is a wide collection of Michele watches available in the market, some of which includes Urban, Ceramic, Deco, Tahitian, Caber and Butterfly.

The Butterfly from Michele watches is a rare collection. The stunning piece MWW04B000001 is brilliantly designed for ladies. The face comes with white enamel dial. It comes with diamonds, and stainless steel bracelet and casing. The watch also has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. You can definitely add this beautiful timepiece in your watch collection.

However, if you want to chuck the elegance and go in for something, which is more trendy and funky, then you can choose to go for the Carousel watches collection from Michele. The Michele Carousel MWW03M000089 has an extremely funky design. Young women who prefer to flaunt a sporty look can choose to go for this watch. It has a white enamel dial with scratch resistant sapphire crystal and yellow silicon strap.

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Facts On Bulova Watches


Bulova is a company that makes clocks as well as watches. It has its headquarter in New York City. Joseph Bulova, an émigré from Bohemia, is the founder of this brand. He
established the company under the name J. Bulova Company in the year 1875. The company was renamed in 1923 as Bulova Watch Company. In 1979 the company even became a part of Loews Corporation. Bulova watches have in fact carved a niche in the watch industry in today’s world.

The brand has made innovations in watch manufacturing and developed several tools for watch making. Its horological modernism consisted of Accutron watch, which made use of vibrating tuning forks for adjusting or controlling time keeping function. In 1960s, the company got involved in a space age conflict with Omega, another watch brand. The topic of rivalry was---which watch brand was first worn on moon. Finally, it was Omega’s Speedmaster Professional chronograph wristwatch, designated by NASA that was tagged as the first timepiece to be worn on moon. This watch was on Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin’s wrist. However, the time keeping mechanisms and all instrumental panel clocks in spacecraft on that operation were Bulova Accutrons. The tuning fork movement in the Bulova watches have been discontinued and the present ‘Astronaut’ model under the Accutron line features automatic ETA SA movement, thereby making it same as Omega.

Presently, the brand designs, produces and markets different collections of watches such as Caravelle, Wittnauer Swiss, Marine Star and Accutron. In 2010, the company even introduced the Precisionist, a new kind of quartz watch in the watch making industry.

Friday, 11 November 2011

Trivia on Luminox and Hamilton Watches

Hamilton is a name in the watch making industry. It has some finest watches that serve as fashion and luxury items. Although all its timepieces are Swiss-made but it has its root in USA. When buying these Hamilton watches, customers need to make sure they are purchasing a real one and not the fake pieces. This is the reason customers must purchase these timepieces from a reliable and reputed online shop.

Watches from Hamilton are water resistant. However, the brand ensures to test each and every of its timepiece in laboratory conditions before introducing them in the market. A diver is made to wear the watch and get exposed to each of the water resistant levels like 30, 50, 100, 150 and 200 meters. There are few interesting things to note about the test. The test can't take strenuous movement of the divers or swimmers at these water levels into account. Moreover water resistance degrades with aging of water. Then again, shocks or any kind of damage may also negate the resistance of the Hamilton watches.

You may have come across these wrist watches in many movies over the years. They have been worn by actors like Russel Crowe, Baldwin, Eddie Murphy, Gene Hackman and Ben Affleck. Both stars and co-stars have been found to wear them. In the movie Men in Black II, both Will Smith and Lee Jones wore watches from Hamilton. Khaki Air, Khaki Sea, Khaki Land, Timeless Classic, New Classic and Jazzmaster are just some of the different Hamilton styles that are popular in the market.

Luminox watches have also become quite popular in the recent years. They are known for their self-powered illumination system. These watches undergo several additional manufacturing steps, which no other brands in the world do and this makes Luminox stand out from the crowd. Moreover they can last for 10 years minimum.