Ball Watch Company is one of the most respected and established watch brands in the United States with their watches Made in Switzerland. They have been updating their product range in the 21st century, enabling them to keep pace with shifting consumer patterns. Not leaving their roots, Ball continues to upheld original details, such as the watch dial that faithfully follows the design guidelines for the standard railway watch. Till this day, Ball makes superior watches that endure all adverse conditions, even more so could be seen in this new model Ball Watch Co. Engineer Master II Voyager 44 Blue - Ltd 1000pcs Ref. GM2128C-LJ-BEs.

BallEngineer Master II Voyager 44mm Blue - Leather - Ltd Ed 1000pcs Ref. GM2128C-LJ-BE

Unveiling the newest Engineer II Voyager 44, Ball has clad a chronometer certified automatic movement in one of their most popular Engineer Master II models. The Engineer Master II measures in at 44mm in diameter, and lug to lug of 51mm, with a height of 12.9mm. The dimension allows the wearer to have much wrist presence with better wearability. Further, it features a screwed-in crown, commonly found on most Balls watches, allowing it to have a 100m water resistant. Once the time and date adjustments are done, screw back the crown will enable one to wind it up for some action.

What makes the Engineer Master II Voyager durable is the use of 316L stainless steel through and through. The case distills multi-polished finishing throughout, where the most surfaces are satined finished while the bezel side are mirror polished. Here, the case houses Balls anti-shock system allowing for a remarkable shock resistance tested up to 5,000Gs.

Durable 316L stainless steel case

Moving on to the dial, the new Engineer Master II takes some tweaks from the other versions, the 15 micro gas tubes on the dial are slimmer, while keeping an Arabic hour markers cladded with SuperLuminova, helping legibility when reading the time. 14 of them glows in bright green while the big one at 12 glows in deep orange to assist in dial orientation in the dark.

The main highlight of the watch got to be its 24-hour and power reserve indicator complications. The top sub-dial features a 24-hour marking, allowing the wearer to acknowledge whether its daytime or night time with ease. Whereas, the bottom of the dial shows how much juice is left on the watch.

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

Couple this with a tapered sword style hour and minute hands, Couple this with a ghost black hue on the bottom half of each hand. Topping things off for the dial, the Engineer II has a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating underneath.

The Engineer Master II is powered by the COSC Ball RR1302. It is a 26 jewels automatic movement that boasts a 42-hour power reserve even though it beats at 28,800bph(4 Hertzs). The movement is hooded by a screw-in case back that displayed Balls caliber in the middle with essential information engraved at the periphery.

Manual caliber BALL RR1302

The new Engineer Master II's leather strap runs alongside with the star of the show, paired with their elegant tang buckle made out of 316 steel, done with Balls emblem. The 21mm calfs skin leather gets a full contrast stitch work, making it more casual.

Summing things up, the 1000 pieces limited Ball Engineer Master II Vorager 44 edition exhibits exceptional value given to enthusiasts who appreciate fine watchmaking that packs reliability and value from a respected watch company. Ball robust system, 24-hour and power reserve complications, self-illuminating tritium tubes and exceptional case and bracelet finishing. We think it will be difficult to find another watch with similar specifications without going to the next price category.