Ball - 2019 Ball Engineer II Chronometer

WHAT WE LOVE:

The Ball Engineer II Chronometer sits firmly in that underrated category of watches that prioritise engineering over marketing. At first glance, it reads as a clean, sport-elegant daily wearer — but the deeper you go, the more it reveals itself as a serious tool watch built with purpose.

What sets this reference apart is Ball’s signature use of tritium gas tubes. Unlike traditional lume, these tubes glow continuously without needing to be charged by light, giving the watch a completely different character in low-light conditions. It is a detail that feels genuinely functional rather than decorative, and one that aligns closely with Ball’s railroad heritage. With a black dial, applied markers, and a balanced 40mm case it makes it incredibly wearable day to day.

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Inside is the Ball Calibre RR1102-C, a COSC-certified automatic movement based on the ETA 2824-2 architecture. It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) and offers approximately 38 hours of power reserve, delivering reliable, chronometer-grade performance.

FIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS WARRANTY