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[Ball] crazy sale today on jomashop, should I jump? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by SFogX@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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I've been looking at Ball watches for a while, respect their heritage and there's something to be said for a watch loaded with 100 gas tubes at night :)

I had narrowed down to the Starlight 40 (full trit numbers, and I like day-date) or the Fireman PVD. That latter is on sale at $1100 from $2100. Jomashop doesn't have the Starlight, but the Engineer III is $950 down from $1800, and the power reserve is at $1450 down from $3155.

Anyway, I'm asking the community a few questions here-

- Ball, amazing watches? Not worth the fuss? My SOTC is a few high end pieces, and a bunch of dive/tool/field watches of varying quality and microbrands. I don't have much that's like, say, a Grand Seiko format. I could save my money for those, or get one of these from Ball.

- Are ball watches regularly discounted? Is this whole "$1000 coupon" thing a regular deal, or is this a sweet opportunity that I have to jump on today?

- If I'm getting a Ball, am I on the right track to get one of the three pictured? Or just go buy that starlight 40 full price? Or is there something else that's the 'quintessential' Ball if I'm only buying one?

Thanks all.

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[–] MyNameIsVigil@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Those are delightful watches, but the Jomashop prices are pretty typical. Obviously buy something if you want it, but don’t think that it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

[–] goldblumspowerbook@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

As others have said, Ball is a zombie company so doesn’t really have heritage. That said I hear from many people the watches themselves are good. I personally find the design a little thrown together and I haven’t found the one i would actually want to own, but overall they’re a cool brand. But yeah, Joma sales are perpetual and those prices are pretty typical for Ball. Definitely don’t ever pay full retail for a Ball. Even at an AD, get a steep discount.

[–] Beautiful-Paper2029@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I just picked up a Trainmaster - the model is no longer made AND there was a second discount that hit… check to see if the model is being discontinued… that may make a difference when you decide to purchase. Check other watch sites to comparison shop (and to avoid buyers remorse!!)

[–] kghvikings@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The Ball I currently have is built like a tank and keeps fantastic time (and the tritium is effing cool). It’s not finished quite as well as my Omega or Tudors, but it’s still damn good.

Ball makes some really great pieces. I don’t really give a s**t about “heritage.” The OG brand story is cool and all, but I don’t buy stories…I buy watches.

[–] RMSQM@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Personally, I think it's always better to save money towards a watch that you really want rather than buying something on sale just because it seems nice and it's on sale.

[–] One-Proof-9506@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I can tell you that Jomashop normally sells the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M NTTD for $8,000 (retail of $10,000). I plan on getting this watch in the next 12-14 months. For their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal, the watch is discounted to $7,663. So yea, it’s a little bit of a discount relative to their normal price. Other Seamaster Diver 300Ms are also about $200 off their regular price.

[–] redditusername5873@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Wheres yogurt guy? This is more his wheel house

[–] coronaangelin@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Make sure you know whether or not Jomashop is an AD for the watch you're buying.