In the not so distant past, all I wore for sleep were my jammies (pyjamas). However, in recent years, accessories came into play and to before continuing any further, it is best to set things straight: these were definitely not for boosting one’s libido. The “accessories” worn include the Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet (which we will leave for a future … More
The Ball for BMW timepieces are designed by Magali Métrailler (who was formerly a designer from Jaeger-LeCoultre). The one model we like in particular from this collection is the Ball for BMW TimeTrekker because of its details. For example, we particularly enjoy the hour index at 12 o’clock because of its pastel creamy beige colour which is different from the … More
While the “SG” could well be taken to be the abbreviation for “Simon & Garfunkel” and the “50” could well be the anniversary of their highly popular “The Sound of Silence” folk-rock hit or maybe even that for “I am a Rock”, these aren’t the official reasons for the “SG” and “50” formed by micro gas tubes on the Ball … More
What will you observe on your Ball for BMW Classic model in total darkness? The answer is staring right at you in the image above, according to our “mole”. Released in 2012, the Ball for BMW collection, as its name implies, features the BMW logo on the dials. In the classic model, the BMW logo can be seen between the … More
Fans of Ball Watch and BMW can take delight in the Ball for BMW collection with its design inspirations coming from the luxury marque’s German automobiles while retaining the key characteristics of any Ball watch – robustness and high illumination in darkness. The design of the crown for example reminds one of the controller for BMW’s iDrive. In darkness, what … More
The Trainmaster Officer Manual Series from Ball Watch is an offering targeted at the slightly more serious collector. Firstly, it features a manual-winding ETA 6498-1 movement which means the daily routine of winding the mainspring to keep the watch going. Secondly, the manual-winding movement of the Ball Watch Trainmaster Officer can be viewed through the sapphire crystal case back and … More