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- mr wilks
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Getting the urge to buy another watch without scrolling back through this thread any thoughts on "Ball" automatics ?
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3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
- Phoenixboy
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The collection is growing
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
- enzed4
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I bought a preowned Ball Fireman II - absolutely love it. The build quality is fantastic and you never get tired of that lume .
This is the same as mine, the black/red combo.
I do think some of the models are a bit 'over complicated/fussy' in their design but there's lots of variety so shouldn't be too hard to find something that appeals. Are you looking at anything specific?
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- mr wilks
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Well they have a good few that appealenzed4 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:44 amI bought a preowned Ball Fireman II - absolutely love it. The build quality is fantastic and you never get tired of that lume .
This is the same as mine, the black/red combo.
I do think some of the models are a bit 'over complicated/fussy' in their design but there's lots of variety so shouldn't be too hard to find something that appeals. Are you looking at anything specific?
Fireman NECC blue face is one
but a totally different style also interests me with the engineer marvelight
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
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Ahhhh, cars and watches... my two favourite guilty pleasures in life.
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- enzed4
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Nice, but why does 'Rainbow Connection' play in my head every time I see one?
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Hi enzed, havn’t seen that model, where did you source it, have a few watches myself and this model appeals.enzed4 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:44 amI bought a preowned Ball Fireman II - absolutely love it. The build quality is fantastic and you never get tired of that lume .
This is the same as mine, the black/red combo.
I do think some of the models are a bit 'over complicated/fussy' in their design but there's lots of variety so shouldn't be too hard to find something that appeals. Are you looking at anything specific?
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1995 Dakar Yellow M3 E36 Race Car - Sold
2009 Vauxhall Astra VXR - Sold
2003 350Z well modded - Sold
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So ever since the LE came and gone...Ive been thinking about the Alpinist. Since im not willing to pay for a 3x mark up, what do you guys think about the Green? The numnerals...its raised...I assume its not gold.
Also whats the best deal you guys have seen?
Thanks much
Also whats the best deal you guys have seen?
Thanks much
- enzed4
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It's been out of production for a while, hence why I bought a preowned one. I think it was the cheapest model when new, so prices are good for preowned if you can find a good one. They came in various 2-tone combinations but I always thought the black/red was the nicest so grabbed one when I found it up for sale on WUS. That photo is from WatchTalkForums when it was reviewed by the owner, but there are probably plenty of reviews out there. It was a good way for me to get some of that lovely tritium lume without the price of the more expensive models (I have a Luminox Black Ops as well, but the Ball is a much better quality build, and an auto)Haggisman wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2019 4:21 amHi enzed, havn’t seen that model, where did you source it, have a few watches myself and this model appeals.enzed4 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:44 amI bought a preowned Ball Fireman II - absolutely love it. The build quality is fantastic and you never get tired of that lume .
This is the same as mine, the black/red combo.
I do think some of the models are a bit 'over complicated/fussy' in their design but there's lots of variety so shouldn't be too hard to find something that appeals. Are you looking at anything specific?
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I like the Luminox as well and they appear on Trademe, will keep an eye (or 2) open for the Ball, especially like the colour combination you have. Thanks for the info.enzed4 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:50 pmIt's been out of production for a while, hence why I bought a preowned one. I think it was the cheapest model when new, so prices are good for preowned if you can find a good one. They came in various 2-tone combinations but I always thought the black/red was the nicest so grabbed one when I found it up for sale on WUS. That photo is from WatchTalkForums when it was reviewed by the owner, but there are probably plenty of reviews out there. It was a good way for me to get some of that lovely tritium lume without the price of the more expensive models (I have a Luminox Black Ops as well, but the Ball is a much better quality build, and an auto)Haggisman wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2019 4:21 amHi enzed, havn’t seen that model, where did you source it, have a few watches myself and this model appeals.enzed4 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:44 am I bought a preowned Ball Fireman II - absolutely love it. The build quality is fantastic and you never get tired of that lume .
This is the same as mine, the black/red combo.
I do think some of the models are a bit 'over complicated/fussy' in their design but there's lots of variety so shouldn't be too hard to find something that appeals. Are you looking at anything specific?
2003 Toledo Blue 3.0 E85 Manual
2008 Volvo V50 - Dog Car
2020 Kia Sportage GT - Her Indoor’s Car
1995 Dakar Yellow M3 E36 Race Car - Sold
2009 Vauxhall Astra VXR - Sold
2003 350Z well modded - Sold
1992 911 RS - Sold and still in mourning
2008 Volvo V50 - Dog Car
2020 Kia Sportage GT - Her Indoor’s Car
1995 Dakar Yellow M3 E36 Race Car - Sold
2009 Vauxhall Astra VXR - Sold
2003 350Z well modded - Sold
1992 911 RS - Sold and still in mourning
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This made me laugh was definitely the right one to buy when I did 3 1/2 years ago
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Yep, the Habring2 Felix Red 12.
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