The Ball Trainmaster Standard Time 135th Anniversary, A Watch with significant history

[@redchris1757]

I'm new to watches but Ball caught my attention very quickly. I love the history of Ball and this watch is on my must have list.

[@adventureswithtime]

Take your time until you find a watch that you really like.

[@duckdog38]

Love Ball&Co. I have my Dads gold Trainmaster that he bought in 1972. It still runs!

[@adventureswithtime]

I would expect it to still run. Very nice keepsake.

[@strannostrannovasrr]

I own the fireman victory and I am very happy with it. Ball makes gorgeous watches.

[@adventureswithtime]

stranno strannovasrr they sure do

[@slapplejacks7311]

I just ordered the Ball Trainmaster Power Reserve which also has the white enamel dial. So excited for it to arrive.

[@adventureswithtime]

I bet you are excited. Ball are great watches with lots of history.

[@tantu2395]

Even a in a very traditional looks, Ball never let you disapoint about the design, congrats to you have a great piece mate.

[@adventureswithtime]

Thank you. I love the look of this watch. It is so reminiscent to me of those big train station clocks. I'm actually thinking of getting another Ball; and am making a video on that topic. TBD

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

That’s a nice watch. I agree with you about the placement of the date window being too close to the “3” on the dial.

[@adventureswithtime]

Sorry for not responding when you made this comment. I just now trying to clean up my very old comments.

[@LuanO7]

Great to see a new video! Keep up the good work!

[@adventureswithtime]

Sorry for not responding when you made this comment. I just now trying to clean up my very old comments.

[@MR-gz3fd]

As an owner of many watches: Rolex, Tag, Omega, Panerai, Hublot, TCM, U-Boat and many more, some expensive and some not. I recently added a BALL to my collection. And!!!! I brought a low end one on a punt (had a bad work week and wanted some retail therapy lol). I must admit I really enjoyed the unboxing, this is a real joy in the watch purchase experience for me. When I opened the box I found a lovely watch that in my view has a unique look and is not an homage to Rolex.

[@adventureswithtime]

Which Omega(s) do you have? I’m considering one. I’d like a Rolex but the steel sports watches seem to be hard to get. Have you any opinions on Grand Seiko?

[@MR-gz3fd]

@@adventureswithtime I have a seamaster

[@alakabetz]

It would look much better without that date window. Otherwise it is a cool tribute to the original.

[@adventureswithtime]

I don’t mind the date

[@jag9875]

Very nice addition

[@adventureswithtime]

Sorry for not responding when you made this comment. I just now trying to clean up my very old comments.

[@edteach3r]

Congratulations on a beautiful watch, and thank you for sharing it with us. While this is not my style of watch, I think you made the right choice as this piece is set to become another classic.

[@adventureswithtime]

Eddie de Beer what types of watches do you like?

[@edteach3r]

Adventures With Time : I adore almost all watches ... from quartz to rare mechanicals. I am mostly interested in divers watches. I own one flieger and one dress watch, which was my dad’s. No Rolex in my collection, but plenty of Seikos :). I know lume is not important for you, but I do use it quite a lot. I am an early riser and do not want to wake the family, so I enjoy watches that keep their illumination throughout the night. I also find that strong lume makes reading the time easier for my old eyes, even when it is not pitch dark. Seikos are hard to beat in terms of lume. Having said all of that, I enjoy admiring a beautiful dress watch when I see one, like your new Ball! I am currently intrigued by a rare Seiko Presage that a friend of mine is selling, but the $1800 is a bit steep for me at this time. It has the most beautiful blue enamel dial I have ever seen. Blue dials are my other weakness!

[@adventureswithtime]

Eddie de Beer thanks for sharing your collecting interests.

[@Gumby56]

I now have this watch(Ball #4)and I Love it.

[@adventureswithtime]

Great addition for you.

[@DESCENDINGDR]

Thinking about getting one... The brand got my attention lately.

[@adventureswithtime]

I love Ball watches. I'm also thinking of getting another of their watches; but not sure which one. Maybe later this year.

[@santrade10]

Lovely time piece. I have never really considered this brand before. Thanks for the upload

[@adventureswithtime]

santrade10 gland you found it useful

[@bettygreene6642]

Great video. I own a Ball Trainmaster Eternity Ladies Watch and love it. This Trainmaster Limited is definitely on my wish list now.

[@adventureswithtime]

Launching another Ball video in 20 minutes. Hope you like the new video also. Thanks for watching.

[@BuckFush08]

Really a beautiful watch! Thanks for sharing. Love the "7"!

[@adventureswithtime]

Shel W yup. I didn’t even know about the 7 until I got the watch. It’s a nice one. I’m actually thinking of getting another Ball watch one of these days. Thanks for watching

[@gregmedbourn5347]

I’m thinking hard to pulling the trigger on this watch... Been spending 3-5 months now and I keep going back to this one.. I love the enamel dial and that it’s pretty thin at 11mm And like that the lugs to lugs is only 42-44 mm Do you still love the watch and have no buyers regrets..? I’ve found a few places I can get a new one for around $1,375 I would rather get a used on to save some money. It would be the no small second version.. I rather would have the no second version anyway It makes it look clearer.. Thank you Bob

[@adventureswithtime]

I love this watch and it’s appearance. Good luck in your searching

[@pianothatilove]

Absolutely gorgeous wrist watch 😍😍😍!!

[@adventureswithtime]

Yes. I love the look of this watch. Thanks.

[@Bobsbargainbasement]

Great Watch! I have a Ball Fireman Enterprise and enjoy it quite a bit, it is very accurate and comfortable! Good vid, Subbed!

[@adventureswithtime]

Robert Sanchez I do enjoy the watch. I might get another one of theirs in the future. Thanks for viewing and subscribing

[@0xMaverick]

Got myself a Ball Engineer iii marvelight last week after watching your other video comparing 3 variants. Now i came across the Trainmaster video, seems like i have a strong argument to convince myself to go for that one too - a guy with one ball doesn't look good, second one would complete the pair :)

[@adventureswithtime]

My Trainmaster may not be available new anymore. And understand that it's lume isn't as strong as the marvelight. But I love the design.

[@0xMaverick]

Adventures With Time on the contrary, it’s easy to find. To my surprise, I was able to find it easily at couple of watch dealers in my area, just wondering how only 1000 units got so well distributed. But I love the design, it’s simplicity and rich historical vibes it generates. Moreover, I highly appreciate your content and logical approach towards handling this watch collecting hobby, it’s methodical and certainly logical.

[@adventureswithtime]

@@0xMaverick The question is weather I can continue collecting with a logical mind. But as you know, sometimes it is more of an emotional decision to buy a watch.

[@0xMaverick]

Adventures With Time I certainly understand that, may I know if you have decided on which Ball engineer variant to go for, and the second one, which brands are you co side ring for your mid tier luxury watch purchase, planned by the end of this year. I am currently on the same exploration path, inclined towards omega constellation or aquaterra

[@adventureswithtime]

@waqar akram Shhhh. Don't tell anyone , I'm considering an Omega Aqua Terra. I was looking at the moonwatch but recently realized that I think I would get much more enjoyment out of the Aqua Terra. But I still need to try them on and look at the different dial colors. Hoping to get to do that by the end of the year.

[@artieshell9205]

Great video, sir !

[@adventureswithtime]

Thank you. Gland you liked it.

[@SG-Photography]

Keep making these good videos..I really enjoy your contents. Thank you

[@adventureswithtime]

Thank you for the good feedback. I do appreciate hearing from viewers.

[@tomeverett2212]

It's a very nice watch but then I bought the Ball Trainmaster 60 Second about 6 years ago. It's very similar to this one. It's rarely off my wrist and if I wake in the night, I know at a glance what time it is in the dark. I like some of the much more expensive watches but see no need for them after purchasing this one.

[@adventureswithtime]

There are a few Ball watches I like. I made a recent video about the Marvelight watches. I don't go for those big clunky ones. Thanks

[@thekeeper5588]

Wow..just beautiful I literally don’t have a watch,haven’t had one since I was a kid. I’m wanting to buy my “first” watch I was thinking about Hamilton or Ball

[@icas80]

Big price gap :) You can get a Hammy Khaki field pretty cheap and it's a great watch! Check out Watchuseek for used stuff.

[@adventureswithtime]

And I didn't wear a watch through high school and college. Only got one when I had a job and had to be on time. No cell phones back then and my sundial didn't work inside the office building.

[@robc8468]

Does the watch itself vave any indication it is a special 135th anniversary edition of standard time?

[@adventureswithtime]

No it does not.

[@guyvanburen]

Beautiful piece

[@adventureswithtime]

It is. I love wearing this one.

[@EM-ht7vu]

Pls. check, the lug to lug can't be 41mm. Thanks.

[@adventureswithtime]

Maybe I made a mistake

[@JohnFrancis66]

I'd love this watch if they'd just remove the date window. Thanks for the review!

[@adventureswithtime]

Don't you like date windows? Or does it not work on this watch?

[@JohnFrancis66]

@@adventureswithtime It would make the face cleaner and more balanced. As it is, it looks jammed in there.

[@willardhooton920]

9.54 you mention that the crown does not screw down. My Trainmaster Streamliner has a screw in crown, odd...

[@adventureswithtime]

Willard Hooton yup. Mine does not screw down. But I wouldn’t be taking this into the water.

[@LogicalNimbus]

Very well done!

[@adventureswithtime]

Thank you

[@ksjdhg]

Nice review. Do you know if the hands are blued steel, or painted?

[@adventureswithtime]

I've never been able to find a specific reference that confirms that. But the hands on the original trainmaster are thermally blued so I assume the same is true for this watch. Thanks for watching. Please consider subscribing if you have not already done so.

[@icas80]

I may have found my white dial...... I was thinking Max Bill Chronoscope but this is more robust.

[@adventureswithtime]

I love the old fashion look of this Ball watch.

[@fallingwickets]

if interested in selling this, please drop a note. I bought the starlight 3 last year and when this pre order dropped i didnt have the funds to place an order. Thanks

[@adventureswithtime]

fallingwickets I doubt I’ll be selling this watch but if I do I’ll keep you in mind. Aren’t they available directly from Ball or are they sold out if them

[@fallingwickets]

@@adventureswithtime sold out. Thanks for the consideration, much appreciated

[@JuggusNawt]

Another great video. subbed

[@adventureswithtime]

Well thank you for the kind words and for subscribing.

[@publiusvelocitor4668]

I love the look of this watch. I would probably put it on a leather strap, but that's just personal preference.

[@adventureswithtime]

I have yet to try it on a leather strap. What do you think; a black strap?

[@publiusvelocitor4668]

@@adventureswithtime That would look good. There are so many great straps available these days. Barton or Crown & Buckle should have something you like. If you want to dress it down a little, I find the silicon straps to be very comfortable too.

[@triumph2013]

Why is it 135th Anniversary when it has only been 130 years?

[@adventureswithtime]

Time zones were created in the US in 1883. Hence, 2018 was the 135th anniversary of standard time.

[@cardiaccoder9622]

@@adventureswithtime that’s cool, I never knew that

[@ChaddicusRex]

Great review! This is the exact Ball watch I want. I'll need to do some saving, though. Haha. Thanks for the video, it's entertaining and informative.

[@adventureswithtime]

Chad Zahara thanks. Since this video I believe they come out with a few more options to consider

[@Aver812]

1891+135=2026 how the 135 anniversary came 5 years ago? 🤔