Ball Watch's popular Roadmaster Pilot GMT model with a MOP dial is now available in Japan only

Ball Watch, known for its robust and reliable practical mechanical watches, has announced a new addition to its Roadmaster series, which has been available in Japan since 2020, featuring a variation with a popular black mother-of-pearl dial. The new Roadmaster Pilot GMT Black MOP features an exquisite combination of a subtly shining dial and a chic two-tone ceramic top bezel, making it a rare model limited to just 100 pieces in Japan. This watch will be available for purchase from December 2023 at authorized retailers nationwide or through the online boutique. The online boutique also features an innovative system that allows customers to choose their preferred Japan-exclusive number from 001 to 100 before purchasing.

Roadmaster Pilot GMT Black MOP

Limited edition numbers available for purchase online

　The Roadmaster series has gained popularity year after year, with the release of the Roadmaster Marine GMT in 2020 and the Roadmaster Pilot GMT the following year. A common design feature is the stylish integrated bracelet, a rare feature for Ball Watch, and the GMT model's popularity stems from the smooth adjustment of the second time zone display. The Roadmaster Pilot GMT Black MOP is based on the Pilot GMT, which features an independently movable hour hand, and features a black mother-of-pearl dial, which changes appearance depending on the light and viewing angle. Being made from natural materials, no two watches have the same luster or color, adding to the appeal of this one-of-a-kind premium piece.

The hour hand can be adjusted independently

　The bidirectionally rotating ceramic top bezel displays a 24-hour time zone, with daytime hours displayed in blue and nighttime hours displayed in black. In conjunction with the skeletonized GMT hand, which rotates once every 24 hours, it can display Greenwich Mean Time or a third time zone other than the home time. The hour hand can be independently adjusted using two pushers on the left side of the case (the pusher at 10 o'clock advances the hour in one-hour increments, and the pusher at 8 o'clock rewinds the hour in one-hour increments). This allows for quick adjustment to the local time while traveling. This quick-set function is an innovative mechanism developed by Phi Van Tran, head of Ball Watch's R&D department, Patrick Lab. Each pusher alternates between unlocked and locked with a slight rotation (1 click = 60°, 6 clicks = 1 rotation), preventing accidental operation and ensuring reliable water and dust resistance. The crown can be pulled out to a maximum of two positions; the first position is for adjusting the date, and the second position is for adjusting the time, with all hands except the second hand moving in tandem.

Emo black MOP dial

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40mm titanium case

　The 40mm diameter case, a standard size today, is made of titanium, which has the advantages of being hard, lightweight, and rust-resistant, and has a satin finish on the surface that gives it a subdued impression.The bracelet is a combination of titanium and stainless steel, and by optimizing the weight balance, it fits comfortably on the wrist.In addition, a sapphire case back is used so that the dynamism of the mechanical movement can be enjoyed.

Water resistant to 300m and COSC-certified chronometer

　
　Its high level of basic performance, designed for ease of use, includes 300m water resistance for everyday use, shock resistance (5,000 Gs), a sleek 14mm case, anti-reflective sapphire crystal for visibility even in strong sunlight, a COSC-certified Swiss chronometer for high precision, and a date display for business use. Of course, the watch also features Ball Watch's signature self-luminous micro gaslights on the hands and dial, and the scale on the ceramic top bezel is coated with luminous Super-LumiNova for excellent visibility in the dark.