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The Fireman collection from Ball is one’s of it’s signature and most popular collection. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Ball Watch Co. Fireman NECC U.S Navy Expeditionary Combat Commando Diver Automatic DM3090A-P4J-BK, one of the collections coveted watches!

Ball Fireman NECC

Our first impression of the Ball Fireman NECC watch is that the timepiece is crisp and clean. The very extreme white Arabic numbers on the bezel look so nice contrasted against the black bezel. Like most all Ball watches,  this piece includes gas tubes with make this watch extremely luminescent, and maybe one of the most readable watches I have had on my wrist.  The rubber strap fits my wrist well do to the fact that the strap can taper at a 90 degree angle to the watch, which allows the strap to hug your wrist. The antireflective sapphire crystal make it feel as though there is no crystal at all, the clarity is amazing. Although you will never see the anti-shock system inside this watch you can rest assure that it is at work protecting your watch from most shocks and impacts. This one diver watch I would not hesitate to take on a diving trip as you have the best of both worlds, comfort and readability. The movement winds very smoothly as you would expect for an automatic men’s sport watch. The 40.5mm case is even the perfect size to fit under the cuff of my long sleeve shirt.

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Ball Fireman NECC front

Ball Fireman NECC History

The Ball Watch Co. Fireman NECC U.S Navy Expeditionary Combat Commando Diver Automatic DM3090A-P4J-BK was made from Ball Watch Co.’s cooperation and support of the NECC (Navy Expeditionary Combat Command). The NECC is made up of very tough personal that push their limits through rough terrain, night or day, land or sea, which is why the Ball brand made the watch shock resistant up to 5,000 G’s, luminescent hands and dial marker for night reading, and water resistant up to 300m (1000ft).

Ball Fireman NECC side view

Ball Fireman NECC Price

The Ball Watch Co. Fireman NECC U.S Navy Expeditionary Combat Commando Diver Automatic DM3090A-P4J-BK is priced at $1,599. It is priced on the lower end of the price spectrum for its fellow Ball Fireman watches. It definitely cuts the BALL WATCH FIREMAN DLC GLOW STORM CHASER CHRONOGRAPH CM2192C-P2-BK ‘s price, in fact, its less than half of the $3,699 price point. Although it may seem as if the Ball Watch Co. Fireman NECC U.S Navy Expeditionary Combat Commando Diver Automatic DM3090A-P4J-BK is a cheap watch, the BALL WATCH FIREMAN ENTERPRISE NM2188C-S5-BK is below it at $1,199. Ultimately, the DM3090A-P4J-BK isn’t a cheap nor an expensive watch, its a modestly priced Ball watch.

Ball Fireman NECC main

Ball Fireman NECC Case

The case of the DM3090A-P4J-BK is a stainless steel case with TiC Titanium carbide coating to give a sleek black looks while also adding additional protection to the watch’s interior mechanisms. The watch also features a sapphire crystal exhibition case back to explore the intricate systems that make up the watch. This men’s watch is 40.5mm in diameter which fulfills almost any man’s wrist. The watch also has a thickness of about 13.2mm which could be considered a perfect match to its 40.mm width. This men’s watch features a stainless steel unidirectional rotating bezel for dive watch capabilities.

Ball Fireman NECC case

Ball Fireman NECC Crystal

The crystal on the Ball Fireman NECC is an anti-reflective sapphire crystal to exhibit the black dial. The exhibition case-back is also a sapphire crystal.

Ball Fireman NECC Dial The black dial functions hours, minutes, seconds and date on the 3’o clock for all around knowledge of the time. The hands and dial markers have Tririum micro gas tubes for night reading capability.

Ball Fireman NECC crown

Ball Fireman NECC Crown

The Ball Watch Co. Fireman NECC U.S Navy Expeditionary Combat Commando Diver Automatic DM3090A-P4J-BK Black Mens Watch  has an all black screwed crown that blends in perfect with the black case, just as the NECC Navy does while in combat.

Ball Fireman NECC back

Ball Fireman NECC Caliber

The movement of the  is an automatic caliber BALL RR1103 which is shown through the sapphire crystal exhibition case back.

Ball Fireman NECC Strap

The band is a comfortable black rubber strap with a pin buckle that feels smooth when worn.

Ball Fireman NECC Features

Movement

  • Automatic caliber BALL RR1103

Functions

  • 13 micro gas tubes on hour and minute hands and dial for night reading capability
  • Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and magnified date

Shock resistance

  • 5,000Gs

Water resistance

  • 300m / 1000ft

Antimagnetic

  • 4,800A/m

Case

  • Stainless steel with titanium carbide (TiC) coating
  • Ø 40.5mm, height 13.2mm
  • Stainless steel unidirectional rotating bezel
  • Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
  • Sapphire crystal case back
  • Screwed-in crown

Band

  • Rubber strap with pin buckle

Dial

  • Black

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Ball Watch Co. Trainmaster Eternity NM2080D-LJ-SL

Nothing is more attractive than the Ball’s Trainmaster Eternity NM2080D-LJ-SL model. Other than the unique feel and elegance, this is just but another remarkable addition to an already wide Trainmaster collection.

 

Ball Trainmaster Eternity

Marvelously styled, the Trainmaster Eternity NM2080D-LJ-SL model’s size, the simple polished stainless steel case, the anti-reflective sapphire crystal and its exquisitely decorated face will stand out in a crowd. Additionally, its luminous markers and dauphine-shaped hands are great for night visibility.

The Trainmaster Eternity is not an entirely new watch but an upgraded replica of Ball Trainmaster 120 version. It is one of the thinnest automatic Swiss-made watches with a slim bezel which makes it appear larger. Additionally, it can be paired with either a genuine crocodile leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet that comfortably and handsomely fits my wrist.

Ball Trainmaster Eternity Night View

This watch has a diameter of 39.5mm, thickness of 11.8 mm, screw-down crown, transparent case back, and a silver or anthracite-textured dial which gives it an antique or vintage feel. Like most Ball watches, it contains tritium gas tubes which aids in legibility at all times of the day. It’s 30 meters water resistant and 5000G’s shock resistance can also enable me to work, play, and live in areas with adverse conditions.

The Trainmaster Eternity can almost be considered a complete calendar watch, as its functions include  hours, minutes, seconds, date and day. The Trainmaster’s sophistication is clearly shown on the face. As the watch’s second hand ticks, the Ball Watch Co. brand shows, revealing a level of pristine detail and class like no other watch.

Ball Watch Trainmaster Eternity Nm2080d-lj-sl History

Ball Watch Company has manufactured an array of some of the most precise and reliable mechanical watches. The brand, design, and functionality of the NM2080 model is based on Ball network founder, Webster Clay Ball.

Prior to the advent of rail works, different countries had diverse time zones hence the need to come up with a standard time for the purpose of arrival and departures train time schedules.

The standard time was separated into four different time zones in the region and since then it was adopted and is still used as the formal time scheme.

Ball Trainmaster Eternity Crown

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Ball Watch Trainmaster Eternity Nm2080d-lj-sl Price

The Ball Watch Trainmaster Eternity NM2080D-LJ-SL price varies depending on the strap. The cost of the model with an alligator leather steel and folding buckle costs $2,000 while the Eternity with the standard stainless steel bracelet is $2100. Compared to the new Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Spacemaster Glow DM2036A-SCA which costs $2600.00, it’s relatively cheaper.

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