Ball Watch Concept Store Launch at 1 Utama Shopping Centre

[ADV]

MHB’s girls and I headed over to One Utama Shopping Centre on 27 June 2016 for the official launch of the new Ball Watch concept store in the mall. The opening of the first Ball Concept Store at the One Utama Shopping Centre in the Klang Valley provides a platform for watch lovers to view and purchase the brand’s comprehensive collection in an elegant environment that mirrors the sophistication of the timepieces, together with a range of professional services.

Introduced to Malaysia nearly twelve years ago, BALL has a presence in over 20 of countries, with Malaysia having the first concept store to open globally only after China. Staying true to BALL Watch’s core values, the concept store’s interior has been carefully created by the Ball studio. The interior is dominated in black tinted glass to showcase one of the brand’s key features of their timepieces – the glow in the dark technology.

CH. Liow – Executive Director, Callie Liow – Finance Director, Evelyn Wang – General Manager Ball Watch Malaysia, Raymond Chu – General Manager AWG Fine Watches, Chloe Chen- Miss World Malaysia 2011

Pretty Chloe Chen was the MC for the launch

Being very interested in this particular piece as I think it exudes classiness and style.

Perfect for everyday wear dont you think so?

To commemorate the boutique opening, Ball Watch is exhibiting some of the antique BALL timepieces which is from the Ball museum for limited period only. The viewing time is from 10.00am to 10.00pm daily at the BALL Watch concept store in 1 Utama Shopping Centre. Furthermore, any purchase at the BALL concept store is entitled a special gift and an additional two (2) years warranty.

Here are some technologies present in Ball Watches:

Night reading evolution – Micro gas tubes (H₃)

Self-Powered Micro Gas Tubes (H₃) are a novel light source manufactured by means of innovative Swiss laser technology.  They provide superior, longlife brightness – 100 times brighter than markings using luminous paints – with a lifetime easily reaching 25 years.  The BALL micro gas tubes do not need recharging from the sun and do not drain batteries. However, the brightness of H₃ micro gas lights will deteriorate over the years. 

Anti-Magnetism

An anti-magnetic mechanical watch does not stop when exposed to a magnetic field of 4,800 A/m and subsequently does not deviate by more than 30 seconds per day. Anti-magnetic timepieces from BALL Watch surpass this standard, particularly the Engineer Hydrocarbon series with 12,000 A/m standard protection.”

Temperature Measurement (TMT)

The BALL TMT movement powers the world’s first mechanical thermometer from -35°C to 45°C (-31°F to 113°F) wristwatch. It uses a spiral bimetallic thermometer to measure temperature with far more accuracy than temperature modules used in past watches

Shock Resistance – Built to be strong

Built with the highest quality standards in mind, every BALL watch undergoes rigorous testing procedures to verify its impeccable shock resistance up to 5,000Gs. 

With the Engineer Hydrocarbon collection, Ball Watch goes well beyond the above standard by testing with a tougher 1.5 meter hammer strike, raising the resistance to 7,500Gs. A third shock test against the relatively weaker three o’clock crown position of the watch tests our patented crown protection system to ensure it functions properly. Almost all Engineer Hydrocarbon watch models can resist to this 7,500Gs shock resistance test without any damage. 

Crown Protection System – For superior water and shock resistance

The patented crown protection system guarantees superior water and shock resistance, even at the most vulnerable area of the case, the crown. Many watches are damaged due to water leakage or external shock damages occurring at the crown. The crown, particularly if it is not a screwed-in crown, is among the most at risk parts 

Oh dont they just look so hunky? mm.
Here’s a closeup look at some Ball Watch timepieces which were worn by the models.

Engineer Hydrocarbon Aero GMT 

Movement

◆ Automatic caliber BALL RR1201-C

◆ Chronometer certified COSC

Functions

◆ 43 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second time zone hands, dial and bezel for night reading capability

◆ Luminous second time zone indication

◆ Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and date

Shock resistance

◆ 7,500Gs

Water resistance

◆ 300m / 1,000ft

Antimagnetic

◆ 4,800A/m

Case

◆ Stainless steel

◆ Ø 42mm, height 13.85mm

◆ Top sapphire bidirectional rotating bezel with micro gas tubes for night reading capability

◆ Anti-reflective sapphire crystal

◆ Patented crown protection system

Band

◆ Tapered stainless steel bracelet with patented folding buckle & extension system or rubber strap with standard buckle

Dial

◆ Black

Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST

Movement

◆ Automatic caliber BALL RR1101-C

◆ Chronometer certified COSC

Functions

◆ 3 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands and 12 patented rectangular micro gas tubes on dial for night reading capability

◆ Automatic helium release valve

◆ Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and date

Shock resistance

◆ 7,500Gs

Water resistance

◆ 3,000m / 9850ft

Antimagnetic

◆ 4,800A/m

Case

◆ Titanium single block case

◆ Ø43mm, height 16mm

◆ Unidirectional rotating bezel with patented setting system

◆ 5.3mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal

◆ Screwed-in crown

Band

◆ Tapered titanium and stainless steel bracelet with patented folding buckle & extension system or Rubber strap with standard buckle

Dial

◆ Black or Silver

Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU

Movement

◆ Automatic caliber BALL RR1402-C

◆ Chronometer certified COSC

Functions

◆ Patented Helium System

◆ Underwater operable chronograph with accumulated measurement up to 12 hours

◆ 21 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands and dial for night reading capability

◆ Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, day and date

Shock resistance

◆ 7,500Gs

Water resistance

◆ 600m / 2000ft

Antimagnetic

◆ 4,800A/m

Case

◆ Titanium

◆ Ø42mm, height 17.3mm

◆ Top ceramic luminous unidirectional rotating bezel

◆ 3.7mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal

◆ Patented crown protection system

Band

◆ Stainless steel and titanium bracelet with patented folding buckle & extension system

Dial

◆ Black or Blue

Engineer Hydrocarbon Airborne

Movement

◆ Automatic caliber BALL RR1102-CSL

◆ Chronometer certified COSC

◆ Patented SpringLOCK® anti-shock system

Functions

◆ 31 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands and dial for night reading capability

◆ Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, day and date

Shock resistance

◆ 5,000Gs

Water resistance

◆ 120m/390ft

Antimagnetic

◆ 4,800A/m

Case

◆ Stainless steel

◆ Ø 42 mm, height 13.85 mm

◆ Top ceramic luminous unidirectional rotating bezel

◆ Anti-reflective sapphire crystal

◆ Patented crown protection system

Band

◆ Tapered stainless steel bracelet with patented folding buckle & extension system and rubber strap with standard buckle in a special boxset

Dial

◆ Black

Do check them out as I've only been hearing great reviews from my guy mates who actually owns a few pieces!

The Ball Watch Concept Store in 1 Utama Shopping Centre is located at:

Lot G 341A, Ground Floor,

1 Utama Shopping Center,

No: 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama,

47800 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor, Malaysia.

Telephone: 03-77334263

More info at http://www.ballwatch.com/

x