I’ve been looking at Ball watches for a while, respect their heritage and there’s something to be said for a watch loaded with 100 gas tubes at night :)

I had narrowed down to the Starlight 40 (full trit numbers, and I like day-date) or the Fireman PVD. That latter is on sale at $1100 from $2100. Jomashop doesn’t have the Starlight, but the Engineer III is $950 down from $1800, and the power reserve is at $1450 down from $3155.

Anyway, I’m asking the community a few questions here-

- Ball, amazing watches? Not worth the fuss? My SOTC is a few high end pieces, and a bunch of dive/tool/field watches of varying quality and microbrands. I don’t have much that’s like, say, a Grand Seiko format. I could save my money for those, or get one of these from Ball.

- Are ball watches regularly discounted? Is this whole “$1000 coupon” thing a regular deal, or is this a sweet opportunity that I have to jump on today?

- If I’m getting a Ball, am I on the right track to get one of the three pictured? Or just go buy that starlight 40 full price? Or is there something else that’s the ‘quintessential’ Ball if I’m only buying one?

Thanks all.

  • Beautiful-Paper2029@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I just picked up a Trainmaster - the model is no longer made AND there was a second discount that hit… check to see if the model is being discontinued… that may make a difference when you decide to purchase. Check other watch sites to comparison shop (and to avoid buyers remorse!!)

      • Beautiful-Paper2029@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Jomshop no longer carries the model - it was a final push to clear the particular model from their inventory and I believe that was the reason for the additional discounts I was able to take advantage of.