a new grail arrives!!!

I have been after either a sinn u1 or a ball mad cow for a while.i just missed a crazy deal on wus for a sinn @ $850 so i was on the hunt double time.i happened to be on the bay and saw the ball at a crazy low price! i was worried but i took a chance,luckily it worked out well,she needs a good polishing(titanium)and a small adjustment from my watchmaker as shes running +10 in 24hrs other than that shes all good,

Great looking watch dude...

...good weight to it I bet?

How are those tritium gas tubes?

Congrats on getting the one you been chasin'!

Man oh man, this watch is NICE What7..REAL NICE !!!
It looks like it's in excellent shape from here by the way.
That titanium sounds pretty terrific also. I have to say
that the white dial is Out of this World right here. It
catches your eye, while at the same time having that
sporty meets classy feel. Have to add that the green/
yellow look of the markers, along with numbers is also
FANTASTIC ! Must look exceptional not only in the
sunlight, but also the dark with the tritium as well !
Have always wanted a watch with tritium tubes, and
this looks like the perfect way to get them with your
new Ball here. You know what's extra nice here, are
the way these hands are done. Between the skeletonized
feel, the shape, and tritium tubes added in, these are
some GREAT looking hands. Neat how they have the
emblem on the end of the second hand as well there !
Want to also add that the crown guard/protectors are
especially fun to look at. It looks COOL, and it honestly
gives the watch another unique twist if you ask me.
Looks like Ball even managed to carry the yellow/green
onto the bezel with the markings and numbers too.
Those sections which rise up at the 1, 5, 7, and 11 o'
clock positions are neat also. Can't forget the sides of
the bezel either. In your pictures, the one angle really
shows how high the bezel comes up from the case.
While also showing some extremely nice texturing with
the edge of the bezel also !!! ..Impressive stuff ! ..Even
seems like the bracelet has quality written all over it.
Congrats What7 ! ..I think you are going to Enjoy this
one !!!

..Great pictures of this watch by the way !

Anomaly wrote:

Great looking watch dude...

...good weight to it I bet?

How are those tritium gas tubes?

Congrats on getting the one you been chasin'!

thanks!! the weight is the best part. i would say 170 to 190 grams,it feels solid without being too heavy.i think the titanium/stainless is a great way to to a watch,especially when they're larger in size or diameter.if it was all titanium i dont think i would like it as most that ive had feel too light,almst cheap even if theyre not.and i've flipped some VERY nice watches for just being too heavy.this is the 3rd ball i've owned.i sold and traded the others(fireman and avaitor)and regretted it.this one is a keeper,frankly,its the closest watch i've owned yet that i could say i'd be happy having it as my only watch.its so nice i'm on the hunt for the black dial lol.

AtomicTom wrote:

Man oh man, this watch is NICE What7..REAL NICE !!!
It looks like it's in excellent shape from here by the way.
That titanium sounds pretty terrific also. I have to say
that the white dial is Out of this World right here. It
catches your eye, while at the same time having that
sporty meets classy feel. Have to add that the green/
yellow look of the markers, along with numbers is also
FANTASTIC ! Must look exceptional not only in the
sunlight, but also the dark with the tritium as well !
Have always wanted a watch with tritium tubes, and
this looks like the perfect way to get them with your
new Ball here. You know what's extra nice here, are
the way these hands are done. Between the skeletonized
feel, the shape, and tritium tubes added in, these are
some GREAT looking hands. Neat how they have the
emblem on the end of the second hand as well there !
Want to also add that the crown guard/protectors are
especially fun to look at. It looks COOL, and it honestly
gives the watch another unique twist if you ask me.
Looks like Ball even managed to carry the yellow/green
onto the bezel with the markings and numbers too.
Those sections which rise up at the 1, 5, 7, and 11 o'
clock positions are neat also. Can't forget the sides of
the bezel either. In your pictures, the one angle really
shows how high the bezel comes up from the case.
While also showing some extremely nice texturing with
the edge of the bezel also !!! ..Impressive stuff ! ..Even
seems like the bracelet has quality written all over it.
Congrats What7 ! ..I think you are going to Enjoy this
one !!!

..Great pictures of this watch by the way !

thankyou for the kind words!!the white dial on this watch is the best i've seen,both in pantone and texture,sometimes the white dials can be so stark white that they blind you,other times thet are flat or yellowish.ball really nailed this dial!

hey steve, congrats on getting one of your grails. great looking ball, enjoy it. steve

what7 wrote:

thankyou for the kind words!!the white dial on this watch is the best i've seen,both in pantone and texture,sometimes the white dials can be so stark white that they blind you,other times thet are flat or yellowish.ball really nailed this dial!

You're very welcome What7 ! ..I think you are 100% right about this white dial by the way !
..Don't think it could look any better to be honest with you !

Congrats. The Mad Cow has always been one of my favorites. I had (and sold) a HC Diver Chrono - Ball makes an excellent watch. I was surprised at how comfortable the watch wears.

sweet watch! CONGRATULATIONS!

Miss my Hydrocarbon - great wearing watch IMO, so congrats on getting your Mad Cow. My departed TMT says hi posthumously.

Congrats on the sweet piece Steve! Wow, the watch looks great on that ball rubber strap too!

Solid choice. Enjoy!

Definitely a keeper!

Gotta luv the tubes!

btw: what color do they lume?

Very nice.
Personally don't have a Ball yet, but always on the lookout.
Enjoy.