Ball Fireman Racer Classic Review
Ball Watch Co. has an interesting history that dates back to the late 1800's. Following a train wreck in 1891, Webb C. Ball, then a prominent jeweler in Cleveland, Ohio, was appointed Chief Time Inspector of the railways. He implemented Standard Time for all railways (a relatively new concept) as well as rigorous checks and requirements for railway employees. For more info, check our brand highlight.The current incarnation of the brand manufactures watches in Switzerland, using ETA/Selitta movements and a handful of technologies that set them apart. Their watches are all designed with the maxim "Accuracy Under Adverse Conditions" at their heart, which is noticeable in their testing for shock resistance and anti-magnetism. Perhaps their most well-known feature, however, is their use of tritium tubes for luminescence. While they are one of many that do, they are perhaps the most high-end, with the most varied designs.The current entry point for a Ball watch teeters around $1500, which is

15202 & 15400 wrist shot comparisons
Hi All,I have seen a few members here debating about the fit and sizing between the 15202 and 15400 on small wrists so I thought I would add a few shots that might help. I have a 6 3/4 wrist to put it into perspective. I found a very nice 15400 in the shop today and could compare with my Jumbo.Although the 15400 is quite a bit bigger in every way, diameter, depth, bezel and even the size of each bracelet link was a lot thicker than on Jumbo. That being said, it didn't feel out of place and, in fact, quite comfortable on my wrist as it seemed to hug around the wrist. It did add a bit of weight that may impact comfort levels when worn all day.To make a true comparison, I'd need to size the bracelet of the 15400 and give it a little wear time but first impressions were that I could probably enjoy the 15400 as much as I do the Jumbo. For the 15202, you get a smaller and more delicate version of the watch without a second hand and no screw-in crown and you pay a significant amount more for

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Pam 127 or ROO Novelty 44?

New vs. Pre-owned
Hi everyone, first post here, but long time reader. I've been in the preowned Rolex world for a few years now- started with a TT 80s DJ, built up two more, 14K 1503 Date, then really started things going by collecting Zenith Daytonas. All are gone now, but the other day I walked into my AD to see what was what, and there, placed nonchalantly on the display case while I tried on a WG Daytona oysterflex (more on that later), was a BLNR. I'm a sucker for rare things, from CDs to vehicles to watches, and seeing a HTF Rolex that sells online for higher than MSRP tickled me. It's not that I wanted to buy it and immediately resell, rather the knowledge that I could resell it and not lose any money. I never had a plan to buy new from an AD. I never had a plan to buy a GMT. But when I saw the BLNR, I couldn't stop looking at it. The polished centerlinks, the half blue cerachrom bezel, the blue hand- every feature contributes to a subtle beauty that I never realized until seeing it in person an

Going to Zurich in March - Want to pick up a Rolex
Is there any price advantage to buying a Rolex (GMT II Stainless Batman) is Switzerland over the US?Any suggestions on how to go about this, or if there is a good place in Zurich to go to buy one?Thanks in advance.