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Post by ltgary on Aug 22, 2007 10:31:20 GMT -5
I'm interested in Ball and very curious with regard to the following. Maybe Jeremy as a representative of Ball can give a correct response. With ETA having five quality grades for each of their movements(and the 2824 or 2836 in particular) which QUALITY grade is Ball using in their non-COSC models. Also while most would PRESUME that a COSC model would use the top chronometer grade of the ETA movement that doesnt have to be the case. So additionaly I would ask Jeremy to advise as to what grade of movement Ball uses in their COSC certified watches? Thanks
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Post by ltgary on Aug 23, 2007 18:11:20 GMT -5
: -* Interesting: No response here to the question. I guess I will have to presume that the standard grade movement is used not the better Top or Chronometer grades. I'm sure if one of the better grades was used it would have been mentioned. Too bad as at the price the watches sell for I would have liked one of the better grades of the ETA movement inside.
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Post by foghorn on Aug 23, 2007 18:19:18 GMT -5
: -* Interesting: No response here to the question. I guess I will have to presume that the standard grade movement is used not the better Top or Chronometer grades. I'm sure if one of the better grades was used it would have been mentioned. Too bad as at the price the watches sell for I would have liked one of the better grades of the ETA movement inside. I wouldn't be so quick to assume anything simply based on the fact that Jeremy didn't answer the question in a certain time period.
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Post by timefinder on Aug 23, 2007 21:17:57 GMT -5
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Post by boscoe on Aug 25, 2007 12:44:21 GMT -5
I'm sure he'll answer the question. Ball is sponsoring this forum to help us learn - and talk - about its products
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Post by bullosa on Aug 31, 2007 11:57:42 GMT -5
I guess this goes unanswered until someone opens up their watch and post the pictures.
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Post by scosgt on Aug 31, 2007 18:22:58 GMT -5
I have display backs on several of my Ball watches. The movements are nicely decorated, but I don't know how to tell the grades.
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Post by timefinder on Aug 31, 2007 21:22:36 GMT -5
Jeremy: Answer please? This discussion has gotten attention in the general forum, and enquiring minds would like to know!!! ;D
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Post by timefinder on Sept 7, 2007 12:27:49 GMT -5
Just putting a response here to move back up to the front now that Jeremy is back. He has been answering so many questions lately, I just want to get this back up there. I guess he pulled an MIB Elvis "No, Elvis did not die. He just went home." I guess now he is back! ;D
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Post by timefinder on Sept 13, 2007 9:27:20 GMT -5
Trying again.......................Jeremy?
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Post by ltgary on Sept 13, 2007 11:40:30 GMT -5
I'm saddened and disappointed because here on our ONLY FORUM sponsored by a company I cant get a answer to what should be a simple question. I WAS interested in Ball but I cannot and will not spend the money they command without knowing which grade of ETA movements are used. I no longer want to spend over $1000.00 for a watch which has a $70.00 or less movement inside. Just wouldn't feel any pride in owning such a watch. I have enough of those already and want to move up to something that gives me pride in ownership. I realize that this may be just me-----but with over 200 watches and 45+ years of collecting/repairing its the point I'm at now. But I really love them tubes in a day/date 2836/2 movement.-
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Post by timefinder on Sept 13, 2007 12:01:12 GMT -5
Mr. LtGary: I could not agree more, and have suspended my search with Ball until an answer is provided. BTW, I went to their website, and sent an email to the address here on this link: www.ballwatch.com/Web_EN/contactus_intl.aspxTo date, no reply. This leads me to believe, maybe improperly, maybe not: 'What are they hiding?'
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Post by Jeremy from Ball on Sept 13, 2007 21:07:24 GMT -5
Sorry for the delay. I just didn't want to make a post saying, in effect, "Please wait."
I've sent the request to the Swiss factory to try to get a full listing for all our watches. At the moment, they're running at full capacity - about 80% of our Basel 2007 models are still yet to launch - so they have not had time to collate all the info for me.
I'll try to get at least a rough guideline by the end of the week.
Regards, Jeremy
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Post by ltgary on Sept 13, 2007 22:32:27 GMT -5
Thank you, appreciate your effort and look forward to the information when you get it.
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Post by timefinder on Sept 13, 2007 22:42:56 GMT -5
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