"Engineer II Marvelite Japan Limited"
Ball Watch, which develops robust and reliable mechanical watches, will release an upgraded version of its high-spec entry-level model, the Engineer II Marvelite, in March 2018, featuring enhanced magnetic resistance thanks to the use of a special alloy. To commemorate this upgrade, a pure white dial will be released, limited to 100 pieces in Japan. Automatic (BALL Cal. RR1402). 25 ETA jewels, 26 Sellita jewels. Stainless steel (40mm diameter). 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 38 hours. Limited to 100 pieces in Japan. Price: 170,000 yen (excluding tax).
Ball Watch, which develops robust and reliable mechanical watches, will release an upgraded version of its high-spec entry-level model, the Engineer II Marvelite, in March 2018, featuring enhanced magnetic resistance thanks to the use of a special alloy. To commemorate this upgrade, a pure white dial will be released, limited to 100 pieces in Japan. Automatic (BALL Cal. RR1402). 25 ETA jewels, 26 Sellita jewels. Stainless steel (40mm diameter). 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 38 hours. Limited to 100 pieces in Japan. Price: 170,000 yen (excluding tax).
In 2013, Ball Watch became the first in the industry to use the special alloy Mu-metal as a watch material to reduce the effects of magnetic fields that can cause watches to slow down or stop. This time, the permalloy anti-magnetic plate previously used in Marvelite has been replaced with Mu-metal, raising the magnetic resistance from 4800 A/m to 8 A/m. This means that the watch can be worn without hesitation in today's business environment, where strong magnetic fields are generated by computers and smartphones.
In Japan, where strict punctuality is a common feature, with railway companies issuing apologies for even a one-minute delay, being punctual is one way to gain the trust of business partners. Marvelite has gained popularity, particularly among young businessmen, thanks to its toughness as a hard sports watch and understated design that doesn't overly assert itself. Hoping to attract more businesspeople into the future, the watch has undergone a functional upgrade at a low price. To commemorate this upgrade, a fresh, pure white dial will be released as a Japan-exclusive design, in addition to the four existing colors of black, silver, gray, and blue. The white dial, preferred for formal occasions, will convey a sincere impression even to those meeting for the first time.
What is "micro gas light"?
This refers to the small glass tubes (capsules) attached to the dials and hands of Ball watches. The inside of this glass tube is coated with fluorescent paint and tritium gas is sealed inside, causing the two to interact and glow. While most luminous paints currently used in watches, such as "Super-LumiNova," are phosphorescent and lose their luminosity over time, "Micro Gaslight" does not require phosphorescence and continues to emit light day and night. Compared to conventional tritium-based luminous paints, it has the advantage of being approximately 70 times brighter and continuing to glow for over 10 years.
This refers to the small glass tubes (capsules) attached to the dials and hands of Ball watches. The inside of this glass tube is coated with fluorescent paint and tritium gas is sealed inside, causing the two to interact and glow. While most luminous paints currently used in watches, such as "Super-LumiNova," are phosphorescent and lose their luminosity over time, "Micro Gaslight" does not require phosphorescence and continues to emit light day and night. Compared to conventional tritium-based luminous paints, it has the advantage of being approximately 70 times brighter and continuing to glow for over 10 years.
Contact info: Ball Watch Japan Tel. 03-3221-7807
