Description
Descended from a revered heritage of iconic toughness and superlative craftsmanship, the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original honours 15 years of our most robust and distinctive collection. Since its inception, the Engineer Hydrocarbon series has equipped explorers with trusted reliability, tough construction and smart functionality. Now it plants its flag in uncharted ground with the integration of micro gas tubes below the dial – a watchmaking first for a BALL timepiece. Combined with our most rugged technology, the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original is an indispensable tool for those wanting to submerge themselves in the darkness of the deep sea.
Using a new design execution, our legendary micro gas tubes have been placed below the dial for the first time ever. In darkness, the unmatched luminosity shines through the triangular, circular and rectangular hour marker cut-outs, empowering new shapes of luminosity. While our signature, cutting-edge Swiss luminescent technology remains the same – requiring no form of external charging – the refined optics of the dial result in a unique style that take the collection into new terrain.
Not only are micro gas tubes integrated underneath the dial, the revolutionary luminosity is also placed below a tough sapphire bezel. With graduated markings that track up to 60 minutes, the unidirectional bezel allows explorers to accurately measure dive time – even in total darkness – and adjust decompression stops with added safety. For optimal operation, the bezel features special indents that allow it to be used with bare hands or diving gloves. Add in water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet) and the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original allows your adrenaline to explore new worlds.
The automatic calibre BALL RR1102-CSL is a certified chronometer by the COSC – Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. Inside the movement itself, our patented SpringSEAL® system safeguards the regulator assembly and ensures it does not change position upon impact, while our patented SpringLOCK® system covers the hairspring and limits the unfurling of the coils in order to prevent twisting upon impact. The exacting precision is safeguarded further by our patented Amortiser® anti-shock system that surrounds the movement and absorbs the harsh bumps and thumps of exploration.
A new icon of toughness, the 43mm Engineer Hydrocarbon Original is anti-magnetic to 80,000 A/m, alongside special crown protection, a patented buckle that withstands 1,400 newtons of force, and shock resistance to 7,500Gs. Faithful to its collection, the timepiece is strong, durable and reliable. It withstands the shocks that come with exploration while meeting the demands of relentless passion. For all occasions and styles, its versatility is not to be overlooked – or underused.
WEIGHT
- Approx. 200g
MOVEMENT
- Automatic caliber BALL RR1102-CSL
- Chronometer certified COSC
- SpringLOCK® patented hairspring anti-shock system
- SpringSEAL® patented regulator anti-shock system
SIZE (CASE)
- Ø 43mm, height 15.3mm
WATER RESISTANCE
- 200m/660ft
ANTI-MAGNETISM
- 80,000A/m
MICRO GAS TUBES
- 30 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands, dial and bezel for night reading capability
FUNCTIONS
- Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, day and date
- 7,500Gs shock resistance
CASE MATERIAL
- Stainless steel
- Unidirectional rotating curved sapphire bezel with micro gas tubes for night reading capability
- Mu-metal shield
- Amortiser® patented anti-shock system
CROWN
- Patented crown protection system
CRYSTAL
- Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
- 3.1mm
DIAL COLOR
- Black
BRACELET
- Tapered stainless steel bracelet with patented folding buckle & extension system
LUG WIDTH
- 21mm
LUG TO LUG
- Approx. 54mm
International Warranty
Built to exceed traditional Swiss watchmaking standards, your BALL watch is warranted by BALL Watch Company SA for a period of forty-eight months because you benefit from a "Premium" warranty card from the date of purchase under the terms and conditions of this warranty. You are cordially invited to register your timepiece on the BALL site www.ballwatch.com within 90 days of purchase for a free extended twelve months warranty. This will effectively cover your BALL watch for a total of sixty months warranty period. The international warranty covers material and manufacturing defects existing at the time of delivery of the purchased watch. The warranty will only be valid when the warranty card is dated, fully and correctly completed and stamped by Tachymeters - Authorized Dealer of BALL Watch Company SA.
During the warranty period and by presenting the valid warranty card, you will be entitled to free of charge servicing of any repair carried out for the above manufacturing defects. In the event that repairs are unable to restore the normal conditions, BALL Watch Company SA guarantees its replacement by a BALL watch of identical or similar characteristics. The warranty for the replacement watch ends twenty-four months after the date of replacement of the replaced watch.
The international warranty does not extend to the bracelet, strap, buckle or crystal, normal wear, tear and ageing, nor does it cover any damage on any part of the watch resulting from abnormal/abusive use, lack of care, negligence, incorrect use of the watch and non-observance of the operating instructions provided by BALL Watch Company SA.
We reserve the right to relinquish all responsibilities under this guarantee for repair if the watch has been handled by unauthorized persons or if it has been altered in its original condition beyond BALL Watch Company SA’s control. Shipping the watch to one of our authorized service centers will be at the expense of the customer.
