james13
disciple
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." --HST
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Post by james13 on Sept 12, 2007 21:28:43 GMT -5
I have spent the past two wweks doing research, and a Ball is certainly my next purchase. Just trying to decide if I want to go with the 2824 Fireman, or just blow the budget and go for the 7750. Opinions?
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Post by bullosa on Sept 13, 2007 5:40:51 GMT -5
Both are very nice watches at great value. You wont regret either. All the best!  |
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Post by CalDiver on Sept 13, 2007 17:00:07 GMT -5
Hi--I'm new to this forum and this is my first post so I hope no one will mind me saying that (IMHO) a Ball watch should be judged by how it appeals to your senses, not solely by what it costs. They are all very fine watches regardless of cost--a Fireman's quality is as good as any other Ball costing twice as much. Whatever you decide to get, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!!
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Post by foghorn on Sept 13, 2007 17:31:19 GMT -5
Hi--I'm new to this forum and this is my first post so I hope no one will mind me saying that (IMHO) a Ball watch should be judged by how it appeals to your senses, not solely by what it costs. They are all very fine watches regardless of cost--a Fireman's quality is as good as any other Ball costing twice as much. Whatever you decide to get, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!! Very well stated and welcome to the forum!! I have 40 mm Ball Fireman and though many would call it an "entry level" Ball watch I find the overall quality,craftsmanship and accuracy to be the equal of watches costing much more. |
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Post by scosgt on Sept 13, 2007 20:28:56 GMT -5
The problem with the 7750 is that they are always heavy, thick and a bit clunky to wear. Now before you say it, I wear a Speedmaster Professional all the time, and that is a 42mm chrono, but it wears "smaller", and some of you at least know what I mean.
That being said, the 7750's I have owned have all be very very accurate timekeepers, around 2 seconds per day when properly regualated. But do try on a 7750 someplace before you buy, some people just don't find them that wearable.
OTOH, the Trainmaster series are amazing. I have the Trainmaster Arabic Chronometers, and the Trainmaster Small Seconds. They all wear very very comfortably.
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Post by tripp on Sept 13, 2007 21:23:50 GMT -5
Great choice. I was thinking about trading my Ball Fireman, but couldn't bring myself to doing it. What a great watch! This one's a keeper. Now, all I need is to add the bracelet one of these days  |
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