BMW & BALL Watch Collaboration

[nevets]

Those of u who wants to purchase timepieces best be advised to wait for these...around usd5k to usd8k... Announced at Baselworld 2012 BALL Watch Company and BMW share the same values, especially a passion for precision mechanical engineering, an undeniable spirit of innovation and constant attention to technical and aesthetic excellence. Through their quest for perfection, precision and expertise, the watchmaking and automobile worlds are an ideal match. As pioneer of chronometry standards, BALL Watch Company is worldwide known for having set the official standard watch of the American railroads. It was therefore an obvious step for BALL Watch Company and the legendary German automaker BMW to sign an exclusive cooperation agreement. This natural union, based on the exchange of expertise and resources between the two brands to drive performance, aesthetics and precision, will in particular lead to the design of a BALL & BMW collection reflecting an assertive and decidedly contemporary spirit. A new generation of timekeeping instruments with a strong personality, created to pass the test of time while ensuring the pleasure of unsurpassable comfort: that very same pleasure that all drivers experience behind the wheel of a BMW. To cement and assert the determination defining this association, the watchmaking firm will be injecting the full scope of its expertise: COSC certification for all models in the collection, technological optimization and innovations, aesthetic refinement and balanced proportions. Dedicated to the automotive world and aficionados of mechanical engineering excellence, the new BALL & BMW timepieces will incorporate various technical feats, especially a revolutionary anti-shock system. The BALL Watch Company’s exclusive patented Amortiser® system will protect the movement against extreme shocks. This exploit of micro-mechanical engineering, inspired by the automotive world, features a shock-absorbing protection ring - also anti-magnetic - enveloping the movement. Safety and performance combined: another two core values shared by BALL Watch Company and BMW. The aesthetic design of these exceptional timepieces will pay homage to various distinctive hallmarks of BMW’s vehicles. A line based on the lightness that is typical of the German automaker’s dynamism. BALL Watch Company and BMW have shared values that they will faithfully promote through this new association. The new BALL & BMW collection will be made available this summer through a network of selective retailers. Thanks.

 

[BlackCat]

Any pics? Would love to have a view of the piece... Wonder if this would be launched here officially by BMW and/or the high-end stores.

Any updates in this thread would be much appreciated. Tia

 

[gendong]

Its gonna be interesting to see the end product of the collaboration.

 

[nevets]

Tried to google but no pics...i have a couple of ball watches and i must state that they are absolutely well built and superbly designed. Guess thats why BMW chose to work with them. Ball watches are very underated currently and they are the best bang for bucks as compared yr tags, oris, or even dare i say omegas(thats just bcoz omegas dun really sing to me...tho i do have 1 classic from the 70s).

 

[nevets]

Any pics? Would love to have a view of the piece... Wonder if this would be launched here officially by BMW and/or the high-end stores.

I reckon they will organise a sort of joint launching like what aston martin and jaeger lecoultre did.

 

[BlackCat]

I reckon they will organise a sort of joint launching like what bentley and jaeger lecoultre did.

Hhmmm... must make a call to my SAs at Hour Glass one of these days

 

[initialM]

Tried to google but no pics...i have a couple of ball watches and i must state that they are absolutely well built and superbly designed. Guess thats why BMW chose to work with them. Ball watches are very underated currently and they are the best bang for bucks as compared yr tags, oris, or even dare i say omegas(thats just bcoz omegas dun really sing to me...tho i do have 1 classic from the 70s).

Let me know if you are selling your ball watches. TQ

 

[nevets]

Let me know if you are selling your ball watches. TQ

Well I have two and they are same models different Colors and I really like them so no intention to sell. If ur interested in bargain hunting ball watches I can suggest an authorised seller to u. They are selling off for some up to generous discounts depending on models; some already discontinued.

Let me know and I'll pm u. Cheers.

 

[gendong]

Well I have two and they are same models different Colors and I really like them so no intention to sell. If ur interested in bargain hunting ball watches I can suggest an authorised seller to u. They are selling off for some up to generous discounts depending on models; some already discontinued.

Let me know and I'll pm u. Cheers.

Bro, do share......

 

[initialM]

Well I have two and they are same models different Colors and I really like them so no intention to sell. If ur interested in bargain hunting ball watches I can suggest an authorised seller to u. They are selling off for some up to generous discounts depending on models; some already discontinued.

Let me know and I'll pm u. Cheers.

Am still looking to own a decent automatic watches. Saw 1 BALL model last time at KLCC which is very nice & unique but cant recall the model. Too bad still cant afford it. Too much spent on my BMW haha

 

[Jigo]

Can start saving some RM for Ball

 

[Jigo]

BMW = Ball Makes Watches

 

[3er]

I like their tritium stuff!

(BALL is American though. Doesnt quite jive with a German car...)

 

[nevets]

Am still looking to own a decent automatic watches. Saw 1 BALL model last time at KLCC which is very nice & unique but cant recall the model. Too bad still cant afford it. Too much spent on my BMW haha

I reckon ball will be premium soon given their quality etc esp after their venture with bmw ...u can check out www.collectorstime.com. Person to contact would be Don Tan 0173272788. Check out their website for some nice collection.

Happy hunting cheers.

 

[nevets]

I like their tritium stuff!

(BALL is American though. Doesnt quite jive with a German car...)

Ya their tritium is quite cool esp when ur in a cinema...Ball is american owned but swiss made but doesnt really matter as both bmw and ball have the pedigree and share similar excellence towards branding and quality aspects.

 

[ramsing]

Am still looking to own a decent automatic watches. Saw 1 BALL model last time at KLCC which is very nice & unique but cant recall the model. Too bad still cant afford it. Too much spent on my BMW haha

dont bluff la.....not spent on JOY BMW, but JOY walking on two legs. hahahaha

 

[johnj]

haha..Im...IWC bro...go for it..

 

[initialM]

dont bluff la.....not spent on JOY BMW, but JOY walking on two legs. hahahaha

Of course la the Joy of ball is ultimate satisfaction

 

[nevets]

They are finally here me laddies....Take yer pick...


http://www.ballwatch.com/bmw/index.php?option=com_main&lang=en

Happy selecting...

 

[nevets]

Abit anti climatic for me...sigh....design nothing to shout about...but then like the car maybe it takes some getting use to ....and must see it in the flesh....