A Crazy Colorful Dial Unlike Anything Else - Engineer III Marvelight Chronometer - Caring Edition

[@VeeVanLeuven]

I own this watch, just got it a few months ago, and I could not be happier. This is a beautiful watch and fits wonderfully. I wear this watch more than my Rolex Datejust 41 just because the colors go with basically anything you wear. I did not know about Ball watches until I saw this watch and I fell in love. The only downside I would sway is the power reserve. After wearing it 2+ days, it will die completely after about 36 hours. That being said I love this watch and is always fun to look at day or night.

[@alphacause]

While I am not a fan of the multicolor indices, I have to applaud Ball for attempting to do something out of the ordinary. In a world where so many watch manufactures - especially those with a long history - don't take risks, its nice to see an established company try something unique.

[@japd7897]

Homophobe.

[@rage8kage]

I can't believe they're not making a ladies size version! Its ok for a man but the ladies would snap these up

[@markskubal844]

I just received my Marvel light caring edition 40mm, and it’s beautiful. I’m a Ball fan for life! I will be adding another Ball model in the future.

[@ralphimbrogno9239]

I love everything about this watch - especially the history and those colorful markers. Cleveland rocks!

[@mikehoward9912]

This puts some fun back into a hobby that often is all too serious and stuffy. I'm still gonna die one day and if I do with a handful of well used watches or 50 never worn Daytonas in a safety deposit box. I'm still gonna think about good times with loved ones while I'm on my death bed. Hopefully, some of the watches will trigger some great memories. Awesome fricking time piece. Great video. 5*

[@Gumby56]

Once again, thank you Teddy for introducing me to Ball watches. Recently, I purchased my fourth Ball watch, the 135th anniversary edition. While a multi-colored example is not one I would purchase, I very much enjoy all your videos.

[@dons7622]

I bought and like the 40mm. An avoidable fault: the bracelet snaps shut with a very tight click, and is tough on the fingers to open. Makes one grumble every time. The color is nowhere near as vibrant as in the ads; they used unusual lighting. But it's a great and unique effect.

[@typebflieger]

I look forward to watching the review, but first some friendly criticism: For your main presentation shot, please consider creating visual separation between you and the background when you have the shades pulled down. You can light up the background, or backlight your head and shoulders, or you can wear lighter clothing so your head doesn’t appear to float in a sea of dark tones. Your videography is at such a high standard, but this stands out as something that can easily be improved to match the quality of your other shots. Keep up the great work!

[@jb6027]

I kinda liked it with just his face and hands floating in space above the white table.. I had to do a double take to make sure it wasn't intentional. :- )

[@drtim75]

Came to this after seeing your Facebook post today.....I agree with you 100% percent, such a fun and unique watch. Completely different from anything I collect but I may need this.

[@bigfoot2328]

40mm is the perfect Ball case size.

[@bradentraub]

I respect this watch for existing, and Ball for making it exist. With that said, WAYYYY too loud for me, but I imagine some people will absolutely love it.

[@rage8kage]

There's versions with regular colours

[@smokingbeetles5793]

I like watches like I like my cologne... loud!

[@metalslug26]

I was able to obtain, the 40mm version of this watch, for 1400 dollars new. My most expensive piece currently between my Oris Chronoris and Bulova Breton Salmon dial.. Beautiful watch and diffinettly a conversation piece.

[@cyberspiral]

Where did you get it for that price, all I see is atleast 2 grand

[@metalslug26]

@@cyberspiral Bought it on Ebay, from River Edge Jewelers. It was an auction and I was the only bidder. This is why Ball watches are overlooked and underrated.

[@paulpaul7777]

So beautiful and solid build

[@davidblack8174]

This watch is amazing!! Love the channel! I haven’t considered collecting watches before because I wear a watch until it breaks, and then I get another one. The Suunto core has been my go-to, and I am between my second and third. My job has proven to be pretty unforgiving in the watch space. I stumbled across your channel, and I can’t stop watching - thanks!

[@R8Prototype]

Love this ball, and def agree that the 40 is the one to get. I'd also like to say, as a ball fan as well, that I'm glad you didn't mention the same Ball story in the intro like you have more numerous other Ball watch reviews. While useful to freshly initiated, it started to make these Ball reviews very predictable so thank you for the change

[@kyle_vr]

Ball vs Oris vs Nomos. Which is better quality, under 2,500? 🤔

[@invalidsin5665]

Ball is hands down my favorite watch company. It's classy, well built, and extremely attractive.

[@clips1071]

It’s sadly so slept on

[@orangedan5424]

Hmmm... Remind me of Breitling daring style in the Heritage super ocean.

[@omegaknight01]

My next watch !!! 💪💪💪

[@iDannyHandsome]

I own this watch. I've been wanting a ball watch years but never pulled the trigger. As soon as I saw this model, I didn't hesitate. I love this watch. Ball is such an under rated watch company , but quality can compete in many heavyweight watch companies. Price point is amazing as an everyday wear so if you beat it up or lose it, no big deal.

[@mr2bmw]

Are you still happy with the watch? Thinking of buying one.

[@iDannyHandsome]

Still happy. I really enjoy wearing it. I have it on a stingray band.

[@adidepti0]

I love Ball watches a very understated brand

[@ramzisunilabdullah696]

How long can those gas lights last?and what happens after that?

[@mr2bmw]

Will this be a future collectors item?

[@anthonystevens8683]

A real fun watch Teddy. I'm still to really look at the Ball watches in close up at the AD, my last chance the AD was closed over the Winter holidays so next time I'll take a look at not just this version (if available) but at others in the range as well. I like the idea of the tritium tubes but as I say I've yet to experience them in the flesh although I understand that they are not as bright initially as say Superluminova they are lumed all the time. Great macro filming as usual.

[@Slyb5]

is the bracelet somewhat flimsy ? I like "hard" links like on my datejust

[@kyleweber9760]

It is a nice watch, but I am not too sure about the colored markers......

[@gen2-x364]

Definately on my want list. Like the history of the company.

[@tanjinpang]

I got a Ball watch, other than the gas tube, also love the 904L steel! But feel sad when saw the bezel and bracelet got scratched easily...

[@DangerousKittenFangs]

I love the colored tubes, but wish the dial was white.

[@andhenny]

Ball is way underrated! Buy a used one and get a hell of a deal.

[@GR-ou3jp]

Nice piece

[@tomlarkin1922]

Hoping that some time in the future, you review either the Ball Engineer III Hurricane or eventually the Ball Engineer Jet Set II GMT. I can not find any review of the former watch. I know the latter has not yet been released.

[@cjlavesser]

I have the 40mm version of this watch and I love it. I only have one critique: the crown is too small. This is the only watch I own that is actually difficult to wind and set. Sure, I eventually get the job done, but it's annoying. It could benefit from a little larger crown.

[@LennyLam]

Other than the Tritium layout. What's the difference between this watch and the Eningwer III Armor?

[@denisdaly1708]

It's big. Wish it was smaller

[@jimmylaw2136]

TQ, very nice. Just not sure if the Tritium is bright enough for me. I am a fan of big lume. haha

[@InGratitudeIam]

Ball has a lot to offer. I just wish their crown were easier to utilize.

[@Kevin-Yang]

Great piece

[@craig2100]

A classic fun piece.

[@bipennate]

I really don't understand the hate that this company receives: Ball watches have legitimate history ("get on the ball!") and the have had a number of very unique or uncommon approaches to their watches and technology. Everyone wants to complain about the lack of originality in watches, then hate on something different...sigh

[@varanid9]

I wasn't aware it received all this hate.

[@505pwned]

It's a good brand without a doubt and the quality and build is amazing but I wouldn't dare spend 3k-4k on a modified ETA movement that doesn't hold any value. For 3k-4k you can get Omega, Tudor...etc

[@varanid9]

@@505pwned if you're worried about "value" over what you like, you need to get into stocks, not watches. Good luck trying to find an Omega for 4k as they are now cracking down on gray market and flippers now. While on the subject of value, though Tudor is finally starting to overcome their image of being the poor man's Rolex, they still have a ways to go.

[@505pwned]

@@varanid9 Watch collecting can become a very expensive hobby....if I'm given the opportunity to a aquire a time piece that I enjoy and not loose money down the road.....I'll make the smart decision and do just that...... Why buy a watch that you like now and loose money later? You risk the probably of not even giving that watch any wrist time and now your stuck with a valueless watch that you don't favor anymore and can't sell. Of course I'm only talking about bands that sell watches for an unjustified price that use generic movements. (Ball, Tag,Bell&Ross..etc). I'm all in favor of "Buy what you like" but. just letting you know that watch companies really like to sell the history of the brand as a business marketing gimmick to sell their generic movement watches for a meaningless upcharge. And watch collectors fall for this all the time and regret it later. The history of a watch brand won't make the watch more accurate, reliable, robust. I care more about the value and performance of a timepiece. I don't care a single bit about the history. Because the history Makes zero impact for performance. Unfortunately Ball watches fall under this category. People are out here getting robbed blind. 😂😂😂😂

[@kdubllu]

@@505pwned thoughts on alpina? Saving for the alpinist4

[@progamertom7878]

When you bought this watch how long did it take to come to you. They have told me I'm going to have to wait 4-6 weeks?

[@michaelg457]

underrated video

[@varanid9]

Well, it still looks better than the Rolex Milgauss.

[@wp8639]

Can you do a video of the Milgauss and other attainable watches that are similar to the Milgauss?

[@Sir-Seaniel]

I like this watch, but it might be a couple hundred bucks to much. If you get around to it you should review the new super sea wolves, they got a pretty big redesign. I have mixed feelings about them. Big upgrade in some aspects however I don’t like they went to K2 glass and are now 42mm instead of 40

[@Victoria_1330]

I wish they made this in a 36mm or smaller.

[@mrezahuriyadi]

Whats watch on your wrist

[@Newerasamearea]

Takeaway the rolex aping magnifier and this is a hit

[@softmetals3702]

i love the watch but hate hate those clasps. they wear out too quick

[@kiatography22]

i do think everyone needs a rainbow watch in their collection! i love my Breitling Rainbow!

[@ikirikchi]

Beautiful watch

[@jlopez1017d]

How is the quality of this watch compared to a Rolex DJ?

[@egutzait]

I really wish they would have released this with their new in-house movement.

[@rage8kage]

The 80hr?

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

its funny how a mainstream Tissot prx watch would get 100k + views and this Ball which obviously is better made more robust with great interesting history has only 42k views ...... ? This goes for many watch brands unfortunately 😢 7:27

[@jimhellwig8615]

Anyone know how many years the lume will last? I have heard the tritium will wear out after a few years.

[@edptatohd6]

12 years approx.

[@donjuan150]

12 years for half the lume....24 years no more lume.

[@mirzasakovic]

It’s a beautiful watch. I thought if you have tritium in a watch it has to indicate it on a dial.

[@vincenzogiambusso]

It has in fact, look at the video, you can see it below the two lines of text 'chronograph / 100 meters', you can see near the bezel "t - swiss", that 't' stands for Tritium

[@kdubllu]

@@vincenzogiambusso thought it had to show the radioactive symbol like “marathon” does?

[@HRM.H]

I just wish ball made more bracelets with female endlinks. I'm a sucker for bracelets and their male endlinks don't look great IMO

[@morgan97475]

Nice looking watch.

[@UKShocky]

What’s the best dress watch under $800?

[@jamesssss621]

Tissot gentleman. Dress it up or down.

[@UKShocky]

@@jamesssss621 might get the baltic mr01 if I get the chance

[@_taxman_]

Great piece for Pride Month.

[@raysuarez6161]

Fire🔥🔥🔥🔥 definitely need this

[@shakur4648]

If you don't want a rolex but like their Milgaus model, then this would defo be a good replacement that fills out the gap

[@jinkiewinkies5915]

My collection is only American watches…. And Ball is next on my list.

[@mr2bmw]

Watch is made in Switzerland

[@giancarlogomezcardenas5579]

What a beautiful watch! I wish Ball consider making it in 36mm. Please 🙈

[@bdegrds]

Radioactive dial

[@marksebastiaanzwerus7637]

Teddy, please check out the Dutch watchmaker Cristiaan van der Klaauw! He makes insane Astronomical dials you will never have seen. Please check him out!!!

[@kodeylivesay1353]

What in tf is that beeping in the background lol

[@jachymhr]

i hate ball but i love this watch - because of the colors only

[@veyuslavic2590]

I like Ball. I don’t like many sub $10k watch brands but Ball is one of them.

[@PaddyMcMe]

I had to go back and check because I heard him say it as '... The Engineer III Marvelight Chronometer - Karen Edition'

[@nikkolomakaveli8295]

Those indices (tritium tubes) are something else I’ve never been a BALL fan but this gem might have convinced me :EDIT The seconds hand is astonishing and the finish is amazing for its price range.

[@donjuan150]

Yes I love the seconds hand too!

[@Bonpu]

A 38 mm three-hander looks proper on a 175 mm wrist - for 43 you need wrists like Popeye the sailor.

[@matthew_ferguson]

38mm can work on any wrist really. I wear 32mm on my 197mm wrist all the time. I also wear 52mm. And I knew a guy with a 165mm wrist that loved to wear 48mm. It's all about how you wear it and your style and personality.

[@Bonpu]

@@matthew_ferguson Many people claim that watch size is primarily a matter of personal taste but I totally disagree. To me a watches size should in general reflect its style and era which means that the majority of today's dress watches, supposed military watches, retro watches, even many classics are just way too large and also needlessly heavy. I cringe at XXL Santoses, massive Tanks and virtually any Citizen. I don't mind people following their personal preferences but I am struggling to find adequately sized affordable watches for my totally average wrist.

[@cr144mc6]

I have a 38mm Laco Augsburg and I feel like it barely wears better than my 42mm Orient Kamasu. I personally think how a watch wears includes much more than case diameter and lug to lug

[@matthew_ferguson]

@@Bonpu I'm sorry, but I feel like this is the definition of personal taste. I think the most important thing is to wear what you love. Today I am wearing my 1953 Lord Elgin art deco tank. Tomorrow it is probably going to be a 43mm chrono.

[@enigmatwist6548]

It’s like a watch to go nightclubbing in. I like it.

[@nicolanocera3550]

They are beautiful watches, but they have a flaw: There are no 36mm diameters.

[@mdunawaym]

I love my Ball Fireman Enterprise with the silvery white dial. If I got another Ball It would probably be more tooly looking than this one. but I do love that look!

[@danijeljenko184]

BALL-dassarre! ;)

[@gregnatividad8345]

I would have been all over that if it were a no date version.

[@mrlong6267]

I know what you mean. I would buy it too if it didn’t have the date. Takes away the symmetry of the watch, and looks more like an unwanted wart on the crystal

[@gregnatividad8345]

@@mrlong6267 so true. Wish more manufacturer offer the option of with abs without date

[@alunjones2550]

I don't know why they make watches like this as limited editions. Breitling did exactly the same with a rainbow Superocean heritage that looked amazing. There are too many "limited edition" watches now so unless they wear a gold crown they're not going to be appreciating assets. Let a few more people enjoy them as normal production models!!!!! Says me with a "limited edition" whale shark Aquis!!!!!!! 😃

[@xchazz86]

These Ball bracelets is some what uncomfortable. Swap it for a rubber or leather strap if you get one.

[@thekingofthisworld2154]

I feel like with a rainbow dial, people will be like “why are you gae?”

[@Robert-vw3od]

Like it

[@TobyH.]

Very cool watches, but in 12 years or so the tritium will crap out and suddenly your $4000 watch isn't worth $1000.

[@frpayawal]

If only Ball releases more 36-38mm pieces.

[@beenyroy]

Floating head

[@jb6027]

Wow, talk about virtue signaling...