Model Number: DM1018B-S2-BK

Movement: Automatic calibre ETA 2824-2

Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and date;
“Moon Glow” – first illuminating calendar;
26 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands and dial for night reading capability

Case: Stainless steel; 38.5 x 46.5mm mm, height 13.5mm; unidirectional rotating bezel; anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal; screwed-in crown

Shock resistance: 5,000Gs

Water resistance: 200m

Anti-magnetic: 4,800A/m

Band: Stainless steel with security folding clasp

Available dial color: Black, White and Navy

Description: This piece has unique styling which allows the bracelet to meld into the huge ferrite boosted 316L all stainless steel case and this one just gets more impressive when on your wrist. It is a very heavy piece and has a screw-down fancy signed crown and screw-down case back as well. The stunning dial is protected by a thick Sapphire crystal and surrounded by a ratcheted rotating elapsed time bezel. Below the crystal we find a carbon fiber black dial with 20 unique Tritium powered gas vials that make up the hands [including the seconds hand], hour markers, and even the date with it's unusual position of 9 o'clock. This type of illumination needs no batteries and will last 25 years as it "out-shines" any other luminous material on the market. It is generally only found used with Military and Government applications.  The quarter hour positions have a double set, and the 12 o'clock position has orange glowing markers above the bottom green ones. Even the top of the bezel has a "tracer" vial built into the bezel. The dial reads "Ball - Official Railroad Standard - Since 1891" below the 12, and "Inspector II - Automatic, Antimagnetic, 200M - 660 Ft." Inside the case of this amazing high end timepiece beats a high frequency powerhouse ETA Swiss automatic movement which of course keeps perfect time. This very special watch is not just tested as some of the other expensive watches available are, but will sustain a 1M "hammer drop" as well as being shielded inside with a special "jacket" to protect it against 4,800 A/p of a magnetic field. All this and the styling of the watch draws nothing but compliments from all those who see it. From the smallest details like the "double RR" at the opposite end of the smooth sweep seconds hand - to the 26 vials of gas powered illumination - and all the rest of the toughest testing subjected to this fantastic piece, this beauty is at the top of the chain of desirable and rare timepieces......to own one is to know. This piece was basically the "Flagship" model introduced by Ball just prior to the 2003 Basel Swiss Watch Fair and was only produced for one model year ending in 2004. It has been said that the cost of producing this beauty made selling it a non-profit business venture, so they are more than difficult to find.

Ball Watch: INSPECTOR – The World 1st Illuminating Calendar Automatic Watch

(u-s:b /Ball Watch) BALL WATCH CO., the renowned American railroad standard watch company has further engineered its micro gas light technology and patented the design of the world first & foremost night-reading calendar function automatic watch. No battery or external light source is required. Watch connoisseurs and world-class travelers can read with great clarity the exact date of their automatic watches in complete darkness. No push button is needed. The self-powered micro gas light is manufactured by Swiss innovative laser technology. It is 100 times than the conventional tritium paint markings and do not require external light source to charge the paint. It glows continuously for more than 25 years. The US Military has long recognized the advantages and the use are specified in procurement specification MIL-W-4637F.

Webb C Ball, the founder of BALL WATCH CO. was instrumental in establishing railroad watch standards and inspection system. On July 19th, 1891, the General Superintendent of the Lake Shore Lines appointed Webb C Ball as Chief Inspector for the Lake Shore Lines (included the certificate in page 4 of our catalog). Webb C Ball had endeavored to make accurate railroad watches that would stand the rigors of the rough handling and dirt that was inherent in the railroad industry. The BALL WATCH CO. must be acknowledged as the longest-lived seller of railroad watches, having done so from 1895 to present day. In addition to several design patents for such things as plate layout, micrometer regulator and hairspring studs, BALL held a number of trademarks registered using the names of early railroad unions or labor organizations such as:

B of LE – Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
B of RT – Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
B of LF – Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
B of LE&F – Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Firemen
ORC – Order of Railroad Conductors
ORT – Order of Railroad Trainmen

“Moon Glow”, the name of BALL patented illuminating calendar design is inspired by its strong railroad heritage. Moon Glow observation car is one compartment of a railroad train built for friendly relaxation with the special purpose of offering a magnificent view of the swiftly landscape through wide picture windows.

BALL INSPECTOR model is incorporated with patented “Moon Glow” feature. It is constructed with high corrosion ferrite stainless steel materials and is special equipped with an inner anti-magnetic soft iron jacket to withstand a magnetic field of 4,800 a/m. It is 200 m water resistance and comes with anti-glare doomed sapphire crystal. It can endure 1 m hammer test shock resistant and its metal bracelet is Anti-scratch stainless steel with solid extension security buckle.

BALL – Since 1891, accuracy under adverse condition.

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Casio MT-G Atomic Solar G-Shock Stainless Steel Model# MTG-900DA-8V 

        

 

• Shock Resistant
• 200 meter Water Resistant
• Timekeeping: Hour, minutes, seconds, a.m.(A)/p.m.(P), month, day, day of the week; 12/24 hour formats; Full Auto-calendar pre-programmed from the year 2000 to 2099; Other: Home city code (can be assigned one of 34 city codes); Daylight Saving Time/Standard Time.
• Time Calibration Signal Reception: Auto Receive (four times per day, at 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 4:00 AM, and 5:00 AM); Manual Receive; Last Signal screen.
• Receivable Time Calibration Signals: Fort Collins, Colorado (Call Sign: WWVB, Frequency: 60kHz.)
• World Time: 30 cities (29 time zones); Other: Standard Time/Daylight Saving Time, Home Time (hour, minutes, a.m.(A)/p.m(P), and Standard Time/Daylight Saving Time.
• Time Recorder: Memory for 30 records, each containing hour, minutes, seconds, a.m.(A)/p.m.(P), and Standard Time/Daylight Saving Time.
• Alarm: Four one-time alarms, one snooze alarm; Hourly Time Signal
• Stopwatch: 1/100 of a second; Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, two finishes.
• Other: Solar-powered (no battery replacement required); Backlight (electro-luminescent panel); Auto Light Switch (Full Auto EL light operates only in the dark); Battery power indicator; Power Saving function, Mineral glass; Stainless Steel, One-touch 3-fold buckles; Push button release.

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Huge "Custom Made" Repeater and Chronometer with a Skeleton View Back (Have you ever seen anything like it before?)

(Hand Made in 2005 by Master Watchmaker: Jozsef Becsei)

                  

•  Case: Custom Machined - Measures a HUGE 54 mm Diameter, 75 mm Lug to Lug, and the Lugs are a "Drivers Style" with custom machined swivels. The rear case has a see-through glass. A push button at the 6 o'clock position operates the Repeater function.

• Movement: An Impressive and Huge Repeater and Chronometer Mechanical Wind.

• Dial: Beautiful White Background featuring Roman Numeral Hour Markers, a seconds sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position, gold toned Ornate Antique Style Hour and Minute hands, solid sleek black chronometer hand, a double timer track surrounding the outer edge.

• Strap: Genuine Leather Beluga 20 mm with a brown lizard top section.

• This is the largest wristwatch I have ever seen, plus it is a One-of-a-Kind custom made piece as well.

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Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Limited Edition - RARE and Highly Collectible - The James Bond Watch to celebrate the 40th anniversary of agent 007's first screen appearance (circa 2002) - Number 1311 of 10,007

          

                   

               

               

(October 21, 2002)

Omega was pleased to announce that it would continue its association with James Bond in the forthcoming 20th Bond movie "Die Another Day". Bond fans will once again see agent 007's trusty Omega Seamaster Professional in action with unique life-saving features. . .

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of agent 007's first screen appearance, Omega has also produced a limited edition of the Seamaster Professional chronometer that James Bond has worn in the past three Bond movies. Purists will welcome the subtlest of changes that set this particular model apart from James Bond's standard-issue Seamaster. The characteristic blue dial and blue aluminum ring are maintained, though the standard Seamaster's wave imprint makes way for the famous 007 logo with pistol, which is also applied on the dial, as are the luminous hour markers. The watch's exclusivity is shown by the case back, which has the limited-series number engraved at 6 o'clock, as well as the inscription "40 Years of James Bond - Limited Series" surrounding the Omega and 007 logos set in the famous lens motif seen at the start of every Bond movie. The Bond theme is even reflected in the rather unique production run of 10,007 units.

The Omega Seamaster Professional 300M is a perfect example of the elegant sports watch. As James Bond demonstrates, the watch is equally at home when worn with a black tuxedo as it is in the ocean depths. The Seamaster's perfect synthesis of form and function that are indispensable for professional divers. Water resistance is ensured by a screw-in case back and a screw-in crown set into the case middle for extra protection. The scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire crystal is set behind a unidirectional rotating bezel with minute markers, which allows divers to measure their immersion times accurately and safely. The Seamaster is also fitted with the Omega helium escape valve, an Omega invention that allows helium to escape from inside the watch during resurfacing in a diving bell whilst at the same time guaranteeing the watch's water resistance, thus preventing the watch's crystal from being pushed out as the pressure within the bell is gradually returned to normal atmospheric pressure. The watch's stainless steel bracelet has a fold-over safety clasp with a special extension for wearing over a wetsuit. It is opened by two pushbuttons, which must be pressed in simultaneously to avoid the clasp opening inadvertently.

The distinctive "James Bond" watch has a unique design within the Seamaster collection and is available exclusively in stainless steel with a blue dial with wave imprint and luminous hour markers, steel bezel with blue aluminum ring and skeleton hands with luminous inserts. It uses a self-winding movement (Omega calibre 1120) with chronometer certification, which means that the watch has been tested for 360 consecutive hours by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) in the five most common wrist positions at temperatures of between 8 and 38 degrees Celsius. To earn the title of chronometer, a mechanical movement must achieve an average rate of between -4/+6 seconds per day, or a precision of 99/99%, the highest precision attainable by a mechanical movement. Furthermore, the self-winding mechanism guarantees a power reserve of 42 hours when the watch is not being worn.

The year 1948 saw the arrival of the first Omega Seamaster, with a refreshing "elegant sports" design that set it apart from the dress watches of the time. Its popularity was such that research and development in the Seamaster line boomed in the decades following its launch, seeing numerous innovations to improve its robustness and water resistance. The wealth of expertise Omega invests in the Seamaster has earned the collection an exemplary reputation, which is reflected - as in the legendary Speedmaster collection - by the simple word "Professional" appended to the collection's name, indicating that these timepieces are specifically designed to the exacting requirements of the professionals who use them. . .

Omega was founded in Switzerland over 150 years ago. The company adopted the last letter of the Greek alphabet, or £[ (Omega), as its logo to symbolize its own perfectionism, accomplishment and high quality. True to its name, Omega is intent on further advancing the watchmaker's art and improving its perfection with the use of traditional techniques and high creativity. Omega features four main product families, the Constellation, Seamaster, Speedmaster and De Ville. Omega is a subsidiary of The Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker with over 17,000 employees.

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Padgett and Ingalls Watch Company - "American Made" Appalachian Model  (circa 2003)
[RJE-MW-0098]

              

              

              

American Made? That's Right! Contrary to popular belief there still are a few watches being made in the USA. The Padgett and Ingalls Watch Company is located in Georgia and they produce a small quantity of watches with limited edition models. I just heard back from Mr. Padgett and he told me that they are only making between 100 and 150 watches per year. So these watches are not only unique -- they are really rare as well. I put a high quality IW, Black colored, padded and sewn around the edges, 18mm strap with a silver toned buckle on this piece and it really looks sharp!

The Appalachian Model - Limited Edition

• Limited to 500 production pieces

• Features: Military Numbers, Luminous Hands and Hour Markers, Quick Set Date, All Stainless Steel Case Construction, Protective Crown Guard, Swiss High Grade ETA 2824-2 Automatic Movement, Screw Down Back, Water Resistant to 10 ATM, Hack Feature.

The Padgett and Ingalls Watch Company has the following to say about this particular watch:

"Our Appalachian model is from the Trail Guide series and features an all stainless case. The case has a screw back and double stem seals to increase the water resistance to 5 ATM. As on all PI watches the hands and hour markers are luminous. There is a North, South, East, and West mark in the middle of the dial. The seconds ring is divided into 5 second increments as were the old doctor's watches from the 1930's.  The movement is a high grade automatic so it never needs batteries. Our case is a highly polished split lug design normally reserved for a much higher priced designer watches...A crown guard further protects your watch from breakage..."

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Sorna - Huge Dive and Global Time Calendar Watch with a Red, White and Blue color design. German made 21 Jewels Automatic Movement. (circa 2007)
[RJE-MW-0116]

    

• Case: All Stainless Steel - Measures a HUGE 44 mm Diameter, 50mm Lug to Lug. The back of the case is marked: Sorna, Automatic Watch, All Steel, 5 ATM WR, Germany and T21707. 3 Crowns and 2 push buttons control the calendar and bezel functions.

• Movement: An Impressive 21 Jewels Automatic Movement.

• Dial: Beautiful Red, White and Blue Background. A Date window is at the 4 o'clock position. It is marked Sorna, Automatic, 21 Jewels and Germany. Two sub-dials (one for the month and the other for the day of the week). Three rotating bezels for measurements and global time calculations. The hour and minute hands are silver baton style with white central sections. The seconds hands is a bright red color. 

• Strap: Rubber dive strap that is a dark blue color with stainless steel separators and a stainless steel buckle that is marked Sorna.