For those who have started collected more high end watches. Every now and again you see a watch that makes you go .... "hmmm". As in, "hmmm, why am I paying 5k for a watch again?". That Longines is a prime example.
@@DebianDog I just did a little review of my newish 38mm Khaki Field at the top of the comments just now. I love this series of watches from Hamilton. Really nicely done they are. How are you enjoying yours?
Your videos are still a benchmark I wish to get to one day 👍👍👍. That Longines got my interest, and when you said 35mm, I had to rewind to see if I misheard. When I realized I didn't and that indeed it is 35mm, I was sold on it!! I always go for vintage BECAUSE the reissues are usually too large, but that Longines is AMAZING
I would go for the Ball. It is classic and modern, and the Tritium tubes are a great bonus to the package. I dont understand that the brand is overlooked in general by the community.
@Dapdoi ArdonGot a point to an extent, but when it comes to watches people buy them for different reasons. I personally purchase watches because I love the memories you can associate with them. Doesn't matter if it's the 300$ Victorinox I inherited from my wife's father when he passed away or the Rolex Submariner. Each watch has a memory that I can relive every time I look at my wrist. If you are buying a watch to "hold value" or show off, you can do better. Just depends on how you decide to enjoy your watch hobby.
GREAT video.... but then again I don’t know why I’m surprised with the highest quality, most informative & insightful TH-cam Channel regarding horological significance around. Cheers!
Ive got a tissot T086407A my parents gifted it to me for my 20th birthday a year ago its a simple beautiful dial automatic movement, great watch I would say...
I also think Ball is the pick of the litter. Its style feels unself conciously polished and modern.Watchfinder continues to review watches in a manner that's easy on the ears; and authoritative.
Long time fan of Watchfinder videos; first time commentator. Great narratives and horoligical history, product quality and features. Really enticing and points hit home with the close up videos. For me, it really hits the point home... and why I now really appreciate the iPhone's camera macro capability. Not as good as Watchfinder video camera, of course, but it does allow me to examine my own watches more closely. Keep up the great work and thank you! I find myself looking for new Watchfinder content while I'm on break from work and daily life. Lastly, theis video series help raise awareness of what watch enthusiasts have known all along: creation of fine watches is art and should be appreciated as such!
Longines. I bought that watch a few years ago and so glad with it. Mine is with silver-cream ( depends of the light) dial and I think is so nice. Thanks for the video.
The Problem i have with Tritium watches is that the glow fades after 6-24 years (depending on concentration of Tritium) and all you are left with is a watch with Helium-3. Luminescent paint on the other hand (can!!) have a considerably longer lifespan than that. Considering that laws in regards to radioactive substances change and the move away from Nuclear reactors very much limits the availability of tritium, while i am a fan of the Tritium glow....i wouldnt buy one again. Like the Isotope its a short lived pleasure.
Made a major mistake back in 1971. I picked out and put a deposit on a Longenes for my Dads Christmas president. I backed out and bought a Hamilton Quartz instead. I still have the Hamilton in my junk.draw unrepairable.
I am a big fan of Oris. But recently have become enamored by the entire Ball heritage and the way the heritage influences the branding design decisions today. So you will find Ball watches in the most vintage of style on my wrist today. On a final note, I think you could have and perhaps should have included Hamilton on your list as an overall equally good choice.
Christopher Ward has some great offerings at this price point. The Trident c60 Pro is the only watch I own under a grand and I can highly recommend it.
The c60 600pro is probs the best value watch you can buy. Everything in my collection is more expensive than the CW but after seeing 1 in the flesh and not just on video's I will be added to the collection
@@user-js2dr9gv1u yes I'm serious, quality wise I wouldn't say it's up to par with with my Breitling Super Ocean and it's definitely not anywhere near any of my Rolex. If you're in the neighborhood of a Longines or an Oris I would go with the CW. Especially over the Oris I can't stand the bracelet design. The new c65 GMT is very cool watch at $1000, what are your other options a Tag Aquaracer GMT with a stamped bracelet clasp for double? No thanks
These idiots disregarding Christopher Ward watches clearly no the grand total of fuck all about watches. CW produce watches of ridiculous quality for their price point. I have 2, a Trident Pro and a UTC worldtimer. I also own a Omega PO and a Rolex Submariner along with a Breitling Navitimer 8. Christopher Ward punches well above its weight. And certainly is not noticeably inferior to any of my way more expensive watches. But, alas, brand snobbery is alive and well in the watch community. Perfectly highlighted by the planks commenting above
My Orient Star rivals Longines or Oris in finishing imo. Although lacking the smoother sweep of the ETA 2824, the 21,600bpm movement is also remarkably consistent in accuracy day in and day out and it costs a 1/4 of the price.
I love my Ball Firman two tone, such an underrated brand. I got it for under USD1000.00 brand new last year. Keep in mind this watch features solid 18k gold inserts and was limited to 1000 peices. It is my favorite watch and this is coming from a Rolex owner.
I have for long had sort of fondness towards Oris (maybe not that particular one tough). And that Longines is a beauty. Value for money is outstanding with these watches.
Tissot and Citizen are basically the same quality as Oris but half the price. Many Japanese watchmakers like Orient and of course seiko are also better made than Oris imo despite being available for around £200-500
I would love to see more Ball watch reviews if at all possible! I have grown a love for the Trainmaster Eternity to be specific. I am currently in college and can't afford such a luxury. I also love these videos, so thank you for doing such a fine job. I'll keep watching to satisfy the itch and treat myself when I've earned a salary that can justify the purchase!
Excellent examples. All worthy of a second look. I personally own the limited 2004 Schumacher F1 Williams and love it. Also love Ball watches. All three of these houses offer massive value for money...far better value than most makers.
skx007-skx013... in house movement, 200m water resistance, gorgeous design, looks great on any strap, been throwing punches at other divers for decades. yes it has no hacking or hand winding but it’s still a treat to own. also, trintec instrument series watches were the first watches that mimicked gauges on an airplane. giving other manufacturers an idea to grow on.
Im 17 and wear a ceramic longines hydro conquest every day and it's a amazing watch. Anyone debating to buy a longines, GO FOR IT, you won't regret it.
I recently purchased a Ball Engineer III Ohio Automatic watch, Black, 40 mm, NM9126C-S14J-BK. I have new admiration for Ball. Definitely a class above many renowned watches. Too bad the Holy Trinity does not want to include Ball, however I will give him this category in my humble opinion, because for a watch expert, I would say that Ball is up to Patek Phillipe along with Vacheron Constantin and Breguet. This new acquisition in my humble collection, is a beauty that has many forms and with extreme expressions of beauty and is called Art! Therefore, Ball is my favorite of the Big Four, and based on general impressions and value for money. Although the only "detail" is a bit thick for my taste and although the thickness of the box is not perfect in this model, although it has an attractive appearance. As the owner of a Patek among other fine watches, I must say that Ball is easily compatible, if not superior, to the Patek in some aspects ... My Holy Trinity has Patek at the top, but not necessarily Vacheron Constantin or Breguet as a second level ... I think Ball fits better. They attract me like honey flies. Not only are Ball's watches beautiful, they represent the height of watchmaking development. Congratulations !!! For example, people make me smile when they say the Rolex watch is better. "Yes, it can look better ...", but technically speaking there is a big gap between a Ball watch and a Rolex. We must also remember and that you can not forget the luminescent tubes used by Ball, these are in my opinion the best tubes that have been applied to a watch. They offer a higher and more resistant luminosity - an intensity 100 times greater than that of traditional luminescent paints - which can last up to 25 years. Honestly, if there is anyone who is in doubt when buying a Ball, I encourage you to opt for this formidable brand called Ball. Greetings to all and have a good day
Personally I am really enjoing the SEIKO Samurai. For 350,- to 500 bucks one can get an amazing dive watch, depending on the variant. Clearly outperforming the infamous SKX in its finishing and overall quality. To me the styling is superior by miles and I enjoy being able to wind the movement by hand instead of having to rely on the automatic function. Overall it makes for an ideal daily driver, working with bracelets, rubber, leather, or nato straps.
Longines have been my go to work watch for over a decade. First an Oposition which I loved but was stolen then a Lungo Mare. Both quartz, and both look a lot more expensive than they are. Classy without being flashy
The microtubes are coated with phosphorus and react with the decay of the H3 beta particles, the phosphorus also glows when exposed to UV. You often find Ball watches in UV lit display cases to show off the lume in daylight.
Strictly speaking, tritium doesn't lighten up at all. Instead, the vials contain luminescent paint that absorbs the beta emissions and emit visible light.That same paint can react with UV light in the same way it reacts with beta emissions, so shining a UV light will indeed cause it to glow much brighter and be visible to the camera in a normally lit room.
This channel produce the best watch content there is. Awesome video as always, IMO the tissot seastar powermatic 80 is a good watch as well under 1000. but that ball watch and the longines are superb too.
@@prlinding I own a Tangente 38 (164); so, same Alpha movement, but I prefer the case and dial. But yes, it is going fast if there are large temperature changes or it gets shaken a lot, for example when partying hard… but for normal wearing, if you are winding it daily, it barely loses a second in the wet-coldish climate of North-Western Germany.
Best among affordable watches is hmt automatic watch. My father bought it in 1986 and used it daily. And now I'm using it daily. It lasted more than 33 years. And haven't done even a single service.
I've bought a Parnis Avant for 120€ more than a year ago. It's got a lubricated Miyota 820A automatic movement, Sapphire Crystal front and back, a golden titanium plating and the best leather strip I have ever seen so far. Only downside (by flawed, but at least original, design, not a technical issue and barely visible only at night): The dial is only half luminating and the hands are not luminated at all. What a great deal that was.
Nice to see the Marvelight on this video. I love mine, just wish you'd shown the case back and a shot of the dial in the dark compared to a watch with Super Lume. Great video nonetheless
Thank you Watchfinder for reviewing Ball. I have owned a Ball Hydrocarbon Spacemaster for over three years now and it is a superb watch. Not well known. Very interesting, re-launched brand. Thank you for drawing attention to it. Nice to see a video containing more “affordable” watches. Keep up the good work.
I have Rolex, Omega and Cartier in my collection but have a Certina DS Action Diver automatic and a Longines Conquest GMT automatic too. Both under £1000 and extremely nicely put together watches. You can find some really nice watches around the £1000 mark that will make you wonder what extra you actually get for paying 5 or 6 times that for a premium brand. Some are not fans of ETA movement watches but ETA’s are bullet proof.
TH-cam won’t let me edit my post @ the moment. I meant to say that I also have Rolex and Omega. The original purchase price & the cost for factory service is absolutely insane!😱🇺🇸🇺🇸
I know you are extremely knowledgable in horology. How do you feel about Ball Marvelight M with its in house movement and fine finishing without the ‘fine’ watch price? Worth acquiring as a heirloom perhaps?
I bought a Raymond Weil limited edition david bowie for less than £1000 and I absolutely love it. Great watch and stunning to look at on the wrist too. These are all great watches but the Ball has definitely caught my eye
Agree and their straps/lug design is a big no go for me, rather put my own Nato or Colareb on a watch, unless it was a Rolex with a glide lock that stap you would keep on.
Those watches look great, especially the Ball with its tritium tubes. Who really needs to spend more than that for a watch if you just need one to tell the time? I can recommend the Tissot Seastar; I've had one since the mid-90s and though it hasn't been serviced recently it still keeps reasonable time. IMO, it's nearly as good as an Omega Seamaster for about a third of the price. I have a earlier incarnation of the watch than this one (mine is a plain day date automatic); techcrunch.com/2018/10/30/the-tissot-seastar-1000-is-a-low-cost-and-high-quality-swiss-diver/
2nd the Tissot Seastar, I bought a ladies one from the 70's for my daughter as her first mechanical watch last year. Had it serviced, had the seals replaced and is pressure tested to 100m and keeps within 10 seconds per day..... Not bad for a really stylish looking little watch with a cuff style bracelet and costing £30 + P&P... Gotta love Tissot!
I was more focused to try to see your face in the reflection of the Ball's bracelet, than on the watch itself :) It's a strange feeling seeing that there is actually a real man behind this voice :)Superb video production and great content, as usual.
Jean-Marc Brechbühler Quote from link : “....The brand is currently owned by Hong Kong group Asia Commercial Holdings Ltd.” en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BALL_Watch_Company
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For those who have started collected more high end watches. Every now and again you see a watch that makes you go .... "hmmm". As in, "hmmm, why am I paying 5k for a watch again?". That Longines is a prime example.
Do you really need to see any watch at all to go "hmmm" if you're already paying 5k for male jewelry?
@@DM-rc4yu I think that was his point.
Its a bling ring thing!!! Wow i rhyme it like its hot 🔥
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So tell me Manny, whats your favourite watch to wear in the land of the dead?
Happy to see Oris and Longines on the channel. Love their heritage models. Thanks.
Agreed have longines master chrono moonphase and legend diver and the oris 65. All very nice. Longines is underrated for sure.
That Longines is gorgeous, but I like the Ball too.
looks just like a flat bezeled rolex datejust
I really like that ball
Ball is just a datejust ripoff tbh
Scott Gerry I just find it really appealing for some reason. Love the dial and the bracelet
@@danielplainview4778 I know, but I still like it ;-)
If you buy the Oris Williams F1 model, will it also run slower?
Classic! 😂
😂😂
Ooooph... I feel sorry for Frank Williams' daughter. You can see how much pressure she's under in her face. I know that feeling. Not fun.
Savage
I see what you did right there
You should make podcasts. Your tone, voice and the words you use are perfect to listen to.
All British should make podcasts actually.
This particular Oris has a major problem: Williams branding
It's a real shame. They were my favourite team when I was a kid :-(
The finishing and cut of those hands on the Ball were awesome!
It’s too bad that Longines with all this heritage, don’t get the appreciation that worth in such a brand.
Thank you for this video.
They do get appreciation, from real appreciators of horology, not from dickhead rudeboys i.e. Rolex owners.
Nico Leonard says it’s 🔥 which is a great indication it is very respected watch. Most expensive Longines is £35k I believe.
Longines is one of the most well known brands that is enough appreciation
I own the Ball Engineer and it is without a doubt my favourite watch. Great I every way. Highly recommended.
@Tom Smith yes a GMT master the with green 24h hand. Satisfied
Stil, I prefer the Ball especially now when it's dark sooner. Visibility 24hrs....nothing is better
@@sadaka201 people confuse branding and luxury too much. I thought his comment was quite rude actually.
Tom Smith maybe you should purchase some cheaper watches. I think my Hamilton khaki winds nicer than my Omega Seamaster in terms of quality feel.
@@DebianDog I just did a little review of my newish 38mm Khaki Field at the top of the comments just now. I love this series of watches from Hamilton. Really nicely done they are. How are you enjoying yours?
Am I the only one that finds the Oris hideous
no.
Me too,there are many oris that look way better like the pilots big crowm or the divers 65
I don't like it either
Jansen YCS Fully agree. I own an Oris Classic, twenty years old, and looks far better than the Williams.
Yes but its a Williams F1, and that is a very special team. Well worth the price. I did realise Oris were independent?
I love that origin story from Ball. Written them off in the past but I'm a sucker for a bit of history.
I find that Ball absolutely gorgeous.
Those hour-markers look so nice!
The Fireman Enterprise is my personal favourite of theirs! That tritium Iume is just incredible.
It is, but no way you get it for a thousand
@@ekimandersom4478 just bought one for 834 tax all in - check slickdeals
@@litesaber54yi3 The Engineer Marvelight 3 ?
Sub 2500 next ???? And then sub 5000? Perhaps. Great vids none the less !!!
sub 1,000,000 next!
@@lolrofl5 hold your horses richie rich
he's not Teddy Bulbasaur
Sub 100 next
@@sparky69withcheese Hahaha! that was good lol
Your videos are still a benchmark I wish to get to one day 👍👍👍.
That Longines got my interest, and when you said 35mm, I had to rewind to see if I misheard. When I realized I didn't and that indeed it is 35mm, I was sold on it!!
I always go for vintage BECAUSE the reissues are usually too large, but that Longines is AMAZING
I would go for the Ball. It is classic and modern, and the Tritium tubes are a great bonus to the package. I dont understand that the brand is overlooked in general by the community.
It's not really overlooked. I checked their site, and a lot of their offerings are sold out. And most of their watches are priced at over $3,000.00.
I have that exact Oris. It has been one of my favorites for 10 years.
Longines, Oris, Hamilton and Orient are the best value watch companies today by far.
Dapdoi Ardon HAHA! Trollalert! 🚨
@Dapdoi Ardon harsh but valid point
@Dapdoi Ardon I am honored that the world perception of value comes from you. Duly noted.
Those are not value, they’re affordable.
@Dapdoi ArdonGot a point to an extent, but when it comes to watches people buy them for different reasons. I personally purchase watches because I love the memories you can associate with them. Doesn't matter if it's the 300$ Victorinox I inherited from my wife's father when he passed away or the Rolex Submariner. Each watch has a memory that I can relive every time I look at my wrist. If you are buying a watch to "hold value" or show off, you can do better. Just depends on how you decide to enjoy your watch hobby.
That's an amazing set of features for the Ball, a reasonable alternative to the millgauss
Indeed
Longines and that Ball... Makes the explorer feel underwhelming
The Ball is very nice...may have to have a closer look
Fantastic picks, far beyond the usual recommendations! you're truly knowledgeable!
GREAT video.... but then again I don’t know why I’m surprised with the highest quality, most informative & insightful TH-cam Channel regarding horological significance around. Cheers!
That Ball is gorgeous. Very well done.
I know it's well below the price-point, but I really do love my Hamilton King Khaki automatic!
Ive got a tissot T086407A my parents gifted it to me for my 20th birthday a year ago its a simple beautiful dial automatic movement, great watch I would say...
I also think Ball is the pick of the litter. Its style feels unself conciously polished and modern.Watchfinder continues to review watches in a manner that's easy on the ears; and authoritative.
LONGINES is the king of affordable watches 👊🏼😎
1000€ "affordable watch" ???...
Casio
Lulo Lee it’s all relative
Not in the part of world I live in!
*Vostok laughs*
Long time fan of Watchfinder videos; first time commentator. Great narratives and horoligical history, product quality and features. Really enticing and points hit home with the close up videos. For me, it really hits the point home... and why I now really appreciate the iPhone's camera macro capability. Not as good as Watchfinder video camera, of course, but it does allow me to examine my own watches more closely. Keep up the great work and thank you! I find myself looking for new Watchfinder content while I'm on break from work and daily life. Lastly, theis video series help raise awareness of what watch enthusiasts have known all along: creation of fine watches is art and should be appreciated as such!
I always love The Oris story but I prefer the Longines design.
Longines. I bought that watch a few years ago and so glad with it. Mine is with silver-cream ( depends of the light) dial and I think is so nice. Thanks for the video.
I would love to see where you can find that ball for
Noggsy joggsy watches because you don’t like tiny Rolexes?
just went looking for the Ball.........now £2k+!!
The Problem i have with Tritium watches is that the glow fades after 6-24 years (depending on concentration of Tritium) and all you are left with is a watch with Helium-3. Luminescent paint on the other hand (can!!) have a considerably longer lifespan than that. Considering that laws in regards to radioactive substances change and the move away from Nuclear reactors very much limits the availability of tritium, while i am a fan of the Tritium glow....i wouldnt buy one again. Like the Isotope its a short lived pleasure.
Made a major mistake back in 1971. I picked out and put a deposit on a Longenes for my Dads Christmas president. I backed out and bought a Hamilton Quartz instead. I still have the Hamilton in my junk.draw unrepairable.
I am a big fan of Oris. But recently have become enamored by the entire Ball heritage and the way the heritage influences the branding design decisions today. So you will find Ball watches in the most vintage of style on my wrist today. On a final note, I think you could have and perhaps should have included Hamilton on your list as an overall equally good choice.
Christopher Ward has some great offerings at this price point. The Trident c60 Pro is the only watch I own under a grand and I can highly recommend it.
lol no, no CW please, hahaha
The c60 600pro is probs the best value watch you can buy. Everything in my collection is more expensive than the CW but after seeing 1 in the flesh and not just on video's I will be added to the collection
@@user-js2dr9gv1u yes I'm serious, quality wise I wouldn't say it's up to par with with my Breitling Super Ocean and it's definitely not anywhere near any of my Rolex. If you're in the neighborhood of a Longines or an Oris I would go with the CW. Especially over the Oris I can't stand the bracelet design. The new c65 GMT is very cool watch at $1000, what are your other options a Tag Aquaracer GMT with a stamped bracelet clasp for double? No thanks
CW 😂😂 is that you Beta M??
These idiots disregarding Christopher Ward watches clearly no the grand total of fuck all about watches. CW produce watches of ridiculous quality for their price point. I have 2, a Trident Pro and a UTC worldtimer. I also own a Omega PO and a Rolex Submariner along with a Breitling Navitimer 8.
Christopher Ward punches well above its weight. And certainly is not noticeably inferior to any of my way more expensive watches. But, alas, brand snobbery is alive and well in the watch community. Perfectly highlighted by the planks commenting above
finally something more tangible! hope you do more of this type of reviews!
My Orient Star rivals Longines or Oris in finishing imo. Although lacking the smoother sweep of the ETA 2824, the 21,600bpm movement is also remarkably consistent in accuracy day in and day out and it costs a 1/4 of the price.
Orient Star is the king of the value market ;)
I love my Ball Firman two tone, such an underrated brand. I got it for under USD1000.00 brand new last year. Keep in mind this watch features solid 18k gold inserts and was limited to 1000 peices. It is my favorite watch and this is coming from a Rolex owner.
I’m about to pick up a Longines Master Collection (well, in June) and I think they are amazing. Insane value for money.
For god's sake mighty hand-guy! please share the link to the background music used in this video!(have been asking for months now)
any luck...?
I have for long had sort of fondness towards Oris (maybe not that particular one tough). And that Longines is a beauty. Value for money is outstanding with these watches.
Longines befor any watch in the world. For me he is the most beutifull, elegant watch ever made
The content just gets better and better. Great job guys
what an amazing video. filled with rich information andyet only 8 minutes long. love it
Long videos don't get viewed by me cus who has time for that?
Happy to see Oris on this list. I just recently purchased an Oris Artelier Greenwich Mean Time Limited Edition. Beautiful watch
Tissot watches have a great value as well.
I like Tissot, but they don't get much love on this channel.
Tissot and Citizen are basically the same quality as Oris but half the price. Many Japanese watchmakers like Orient and of course seiko are also better made than Oris imo despite being available for around £200-500
I would love to see more Ball watch reviews if at all possible! I have grown a love for the Trainmaster Eternity to be specific. I am currently in college and can't afford such a luxury. I also love these videos, so thank you for doing such a fine job. I'll keep watching to satisfy the itch and treat myself when I've earned a salary that can justify the purchase!
I recently got a Glycine for way less than £1000 and I think it's great value for a Swiss automatic with a bit of heritage.
Constantin Ruge Glycine really interest me I am sat on the fence at the moment I just need to try them on
Longines vs Tag Hauer? which one is a better brand?
Ball is probably one of my favorite watch brands out there
Excellent examples. All worthy of a second look. I personally own the limited 2004 Schumacher F1 Williams and love it. Also love Ball watches. All three of these houses offer massive value for money...far better value than most makers.
I think the Ball Engineer 2 may be my new grail watch. Cheers! Amazing looking watch
skx007-skx013... in house movement, 200m water resistance, gorgeous design, looks great on any strap, been throwing punches at other divers for decades. yes it has no hacking or hand winding but it’s still a treat to own. also, trintec instrument series watches were the first watches that mimicked gauges on an airplane. giving other manufacturers an idea to grow on.
Im 17 and wear a ceramic longines hydro conquest every day and it's a amazing watch.
Anyone debating to buy a longines, GO FOR IT, you won't regret it.
I recently purchased a Ball Engineer III Ohio Automatic watch, Black, 40 mm, NM9126C-S14J-BK.
I have new admiration for Ball. Definitely a class above many renowned watches. Too bad the Holy Trinity does not want to include Ball, however I will give him this category in my humble opinion, because for a watch expert, I would say that Ball is up to Patek Phillipe along with Vacheron Constantin and Breguet. This new acquisition in my humble collection, is a beauty that has many forms and with extreme expressions of beauty and is called Art! Therefore, Ball is my favorite of the Big Four, and based on general impressions and value for money.
Although the only "detail" is a bit thick for my taste and although the thickness of the box is not perfect in this model, although it has an attractive appearance.
As the owner of a Patek among other fine watches, I must say that Ball is easily compatible, if not superior, to the Patek in some aspects ...
My Holy Trinity has Patek at the top, but not necessarily Vacheron Constantin or Breguet as a second level ... I think Ball fits better.
They attract me like honey flies. Not only are Ball's watches beautiful, they represent the height of watchmaking development. Congratulations !!!
For example, people make me smile when they say the Rolex watch is better. "Yes, it can look better ...", but technically speaking there is a big gap between a Ball watch and a Rolex.
We must also remember and that you can not forget the luminescent tubes used by Ball, these are in my opinion the best tubes that have been applied to a watch. They offer a higher and more resistant luminosity - an intensity 100 times greater than that of traditional luminescent paints - which can last up to 25 years.
Honestly, if there is anyone who is in doubt when buying a Ball, I encourage you to opt for this formidable brand called Ball.
Greetings to all and have a good day
That Ball is Gorgeous !!
Most of the Balls are. An interesting company, they are like US-based Seiko.
Ah, it must be yourself Cú Chulainn
is Certina a good brand to buy?
Personally I am really enjoing the SEIKO Samurai. For 350,- to 500 bucks one can get an amazing dive watch, depending on the variant. Clearly outperforming the infamous SKX in its finishing and overall quality. To me the styling is superior by miles and I enjoy being able to wind the movement by hand instead of having to rely on the automatic function. Overall it makes for an ideal daily driver, working with bracelets, rubber, leather, or nato straps.
Longines have been my go to work watch for over a decade. First an Oposition which I loved but was stolen then a Lungo Mare. Both quartz, and both look a lot more expensive than they are. Classy without being flashy
That tritium trick is sooo good! I wonder how you did it
Best lume by far...
@@bezalelgeretz I don't think so, because tritium doesn't need UV light te lighten up. But UV could maybe boost it up a bit, so maybe you are right
The microtubes are coated with phosphorus and react with the decay of the H3 beta particles, the phosphorus also glows when exposed to UV. You often find Ball watches in UV lit display cases to show off the lume in daylight.
Strictly speaking, tritium doesn't lighten up at all. Instead, the vials contain luminescent paint that absorbs the beta emissions and emit visible light.That same paint can react with UV light in the same way it reacts with beta emissions, so shining a UV light will indeed cause it to glow much brighter and be visible to the camera in a normally lit room.
Thank you all! Now I know how he did it
Hi @
Watchfinder & Co., what camera do you use? it's amazing!
Favorite and only watch is miband 3 because i'm that broke.
That Longines is absolutely great.
come on you can buy seiko 5
This channel produce the best watch content there is. Awesome video as always, IMO the tissot seastar powermatic 80 is a good watch as well under 1000. but that ball watch and the longines are superb too.
Good luck in finding someone to service that Powermatic movement.
I would propose the Sinn 556 A. I view it as a better and cheaper Explorer.
I’m still trying to decide if I should pull the trigger on a 556
Pull the trigger, did so a month ago and love it
I own a Ball Fireman Enterprise, and it's been a great watch. I recommend it for those who want a less-expensive alternative to the Marvelight.
Hamilton would be another nice choice in this price range.
Christopher Sure. Hamilton goes faster than Williams :)
Both Ball and Longines are quite underrated; both are superb watches. Ball is COSC rated. Great video!
I also love the Nomos club around that price point - they are great watches with an in-house manual wind movement.
Yes it's quite nice that Club...
I have to admit. I wasnt a fan at first, but it has grown on me. Although, they say the movement is a tad delicate. Do you own one?
@@prlinding I own a Tangente 38 (164); so, same Alpha movement, but I prefer the case and dial. But yes, it is going fast if there are large temperature changes or it gets shaken a lot, for example when partying hard… but for normal wearing, if you are winding it daily, it barely loses a second in the wet-coldish climate of North-Western Germany.
Stowa also.
Best among affordable watches is hmt automatic watch. My father bought it in 1986 and used it daily. And now I'm using it daily. It lasted more than 33 years.
And haven't done even a single service.
*What's yo fav watch for 1000 quids?*
Seiko and Casio
Forgot Citizen
I've bought a Parnis Avant for 120€ more than a year ago. It's got a lubricated Miyota 820A automatic movement, Sapphire Crystal front and back, a golden titanium plating and the best leather strip I have ever seen so far.
Only downside (by flawed, but at least original, design, not a technical issue and barely visible only at night): The dial is only half luminating and the hands are not luminated at all.
What a great deal that was.
I like the Junkers Max Bill hand-wind. Just precisely perfect.
What is Junkers if I may ask? Are you referring to Junghans Max bill?
I like to know where do you get Ball Engineer II Marvelight for sub 1000£ ???
Please do a Seiko Enamel dial
I lovethe Ball. It's like a Rolex perfectly. Incredible, cute
Nice to see the Marvelight on this video. I love mine, just wish you'd shown the case back and a shot of the dial in the dark compared to a watch with Super Lume. Great video nonetheless
Seiko is my favorites watch under ... above is Grand Seiko !
I have the seiko saryo82, and it is just great.
Thank you Watchfinder for reviewing Ball. I have owned a Ball Hydrocarbon Spacemaster for over three years now and it is a superb watch. Not well known. Very interesting, re-launched brand. Thank you for drawing attention to it. Nice to see a video containing more “affordable” watches. Keep up the good work.
Great watch and great channel!! Greetings from Argentina!
Can we get a video of your personal collections/favorites/grails? Any video of that sort would be fantastic
You couldn’t pay me to wear that Oris.
If you had £1000 to spend, what is the best used buy vs new buy for the money? Thanks.
"...completed by the train medallion on the case back."
*shows picture of logo on seconds hand*
Longines is definitely the way to go in this price range. My Hydroconquest feels like it should cost five times more!
ive got that longines one. the shield of the case can be scratched easily so if you buy one be careful with that.
I have Rolex, Omega and Cartier in my collection but have a Certina DS Action Diver automatic and a Longines Conquest GMT automatic too. Both under £1000 and extremely nicely put together watches. You can find some really nice watches around the £1000 mark that will make you wonder what extra you actually get for paying 5 or 6 times that for a premium brand. Some are not fans of ETA movement watches but ETA’s are bullet proof.
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I meant to say that I also have Rolex and Omega. The original purchase price & the cost for factory service is absolutely insane!😱🇺🇸🇺🇸
i find the hamilton intra-matic 38mm to be a good bang for buck
I know you are extremely knowledgable in horology. How do you feel about Ball Marvelight M with its in house movement and fine finishing without the ‘fine’ watch price? Worth acquiring as a heirloom perhaps?
The Seiko Pressage would be a strong candidate! Orient Bambino, Frederique Constant etc.
I bought a Raymond Weil limited edition david bowie for less than £1000 and I absolutely love it. Great watch and stunning to look at on the wrist too.
These are all great watches but the Ball has definitely caught my eye
that oris is disgusting IMO. The longine on the other hand
Agree and their straps/lug design is a big no go for me, rather put my own Nato or Colareb on a watch, unless it was a Rolex with a glide lock that stap you would keep on.
That Ball and Longines are to die for..
Those watches look great, especially the Ball with its tritium tubes. Who really needs to spend more than that for a watch if you just need one to tell the time?
I can recommend the Tissot Seastar; I've had one since the mid-90s and though it hasn't been serviced recently it still keeps reasonable time. IMO, it's nearly as good as an Omega Seamaster for about a third of the price.
I have a earlier incarnation of the watch than this one (mine is a plain day date automatic);
techcrunch.com/2018/10/30/the-tissot-seastar-1000-is-a-low-cost-and-high-quality-swiss-diver/
I bought the 2018 version a few months ago and I´m absolutely in love with it. I got the blue dial and I really adore this sunburst effect
2nd the Tissot Seastar, I bought a ladies one from the 70's for my daughter as her first mechanical watch last year. Had it serviced, had the seals replaced and is pressure tested to 100m and keeps within 10 seconds per day..... Not bad for a really stylish looking little watch with a cuff style bracelet and costing £30 + P&P... Gotta love Tissot!
I was more focused to try to see your face in the reflection of the Ball's bracelet, than on the watch itself :) It's a strange feeling seeing that there is actually a real man behind this voice :)Superb video production and great content, as usual.
If I’m going sub 1000, I’m going Longines all day. Or, a mido.
Midos are really nice, well some of them look a little bit weird to be honest
Where can I get this Ball watch for under 1,000?
I like Balls...
Hehe. Seriously though they are neat watches.
Does Victorinox fit in this price+quality category?
I have this BALL and it's marvelous :) please more BALL watches on your channel :)
Adrian K
I like ball watches too
But
It’s Chinese...
@@ReformMsia That makes it even better.
Yes, Ball makes very nice watches. I have the Engineer M Challenger with Ball's first manufacture movement.
@@ReformMsia Andrian K. Ball watches entirely made in Switzerland.
Jean-Marc Brechbühler
Quote from link :
“....The brand is currently owned by Hong Kong group Asia Commercial Holdings Ltd.”
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BALL_Watch_Company
I think the Ball watch has the advantage since it’s an everyday watch. Plus the accuracy and the tritium is off the charts!
Big Factors!!!