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Lion · 10 April 2013, 06:23 AM

Lisa, very nice and that pearl is really cool with the overall appearance looking stunning! I have a few pearl handled Case knives and when the light hits and your turn them the color really pops!!!
Wear in the best of health.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 06:29 AM

Thanks, ya'll! I'm very happy with it. I was a little worried about the size, but no worries now.

J, the watch is a new offering and is now on their website. I'm frankly not sure if Ball was planning to create this particular design anyway and my request happened to coincide, or whether they really did decide to produce this variation based on my request (maybe there were requests from other customers as well). The latter really seems unlikely. The dial was already being produced, but with a diamond bezel, which I didn't really want. My AD pointed out that all of the parts were already in production, just not in the particular combination I wanted, so he said it would be easy to offer the variation I wanted.

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

I'm hoping to see you on my train tomorrow to collect my fare.

Are there trains from OKC to Essex?

FeelingTheBlues · 10 April 2013, 06:38 AM

Lisa!

That sure is a very nice watch and I think the size is perfect, love the dial color! Congratulations my friend!

chicfarmer1 · 10 April 2013, 06:43 AM

Envy is not a sin on TRF, right?

figbo · 10 April 2013, 07:17 AM

125 years combined,Lisa.

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Envy is not a sin on TRF, right?

I hope not, because I'd be in a heap of trouble...

Remember, J? You opened my eyes to the Ball brand.

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

125 years combined,Lisa.

Beautiful picture, Raf. Very distinguished couple!

But 125 years of what, combined?

Marriage?

figbo · 10 April 2013, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Beautiful picture, Raf. Very distinguished couple!

But 125 years of what, combined?

Marriage?

Feels that way!

63 and 62 years old.

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 07:37 AM

Doh! I figured that out right before I clicked back to this thread!

You guys are looking good. But it still wouldn't hurt to to crack a smile! Now surely, when you're holding a grandbaby, I bet you do.

Art 1 · 10 April 2013, 07:41 AM

Hey Raf, Lily looks good.

Oh well, so do you.

Give her my best, please.

kcmo · 10 April 2013, 09:33 AM

Yay, well done Lisa!

The Ball suits you! I like that dial a lot and the size is great too

Where are the lume shots????!!!!

yessir69 · 10 April 2013, 10:42 AM

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 11:12 AM

Thanks, Karis and Kevin!

Kev, you settled in to your new place now?

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Yay, well done Lisa!

The Ball suits you! I like that dial a lot and the size is great too

Where are the lume shots????!!!!

I tried taking one, but my camera can't pick up the lume very well - it's not as bright as newly-charged luminova. It's a low-level light, but of course it will always be constant due to the tritium. I can see the lume well in the dark, but my camera can't!

Art 1 · 10 April 2013, 11:31 AM

Lisa, do you check the accuracy of your watches?

East Bay Rider · 10 April 2013, 11:41 AM

I don't normally like square watches as a general rule but I didn't even think that when I saw it. Maybe that it's curved or that it's rounded off but I liked it right away. It's a mix of old fashioned and new. I don't know. It looks like an heirloom and I like that.

FeelingTheBlues · 10 April 2013, 11:44 AM

This one even forgot the links...

EDIT: Forget it, they were added...

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

This one even forgot the links...

EDIT: Forget it, they were added...

Grrrrrrr!

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 12:04 PM

Carl, you know what? I completely neglected to tell you how amazing that music box is! It looks older than 1950s - did your grandfather buy it new? Wish we could hear it... lots of people have music boxes but I bet not many really understand how they work. I just love that little bird, sitting on what looks like a bakelite perch.

yessir69 · 10 April 2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Thanks, Karis and Kevin!

Kev, you settled in to your new place now?

Yes. Moved in over Easter weekend. You'll have to come see it and show me your new watch!

kcmo · 10 April 2013, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I tried taking one, but my camera can't pick up the lume very well - it's not as bright as newly-charged luminova. It's a low-level light, but of course it will always be constant due to the tritium. I can see the lume well in the dark, but my camera can't!

I'm sure it's just fine. Glad you're so happy with it

Lisa · 10 April 2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Lisa, do you check the accuracy of your watches?

Ordinarily, no... but it will be interesting to see how this one keeps time compared to my Rolexes. It's got an ETA movement, which I guess isn't unusual!

gmh1013 · 10 April 2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

And without further ado..... I got the call this morning. Turns out Ball in Florida stuck the box somewhere and didn't realize it was a special request from a customer. They overnighted it Monday.

The pink MOP looks different depending on the light, from smooth salmon to pearly iridescence.

I really like the curved crystal... it's like a square bubble.

An exhibition back!

Bunny seal of approval. Can I scratch a bunny with my Ball watch? You can see that the watch is smaller than my DJs - it's 28mm by 38mm. It's still got ample wrist presence.

Nice watch Lisa...and a beautiful bunny!

FeelingTheBlues · 10 April 2013, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Carl, you know what? I completely neglected to tell you how amazing that music box is! It looks older than 1950s - did your grandfather buy it new? Wish we could hear it... lots of people have music boxes but I bet not many really understand how they work. I just love that little bird, sitting on what looks like a bakelite perch.

Thank you Lisa and I understand, it's hard to concentrate on anything when you have such a fine timepiece on your wrist (congratulations again, I simply love it)!

I said the 1950's but my father was born in 1959 so there is a chance that he actually bought it in 1960. Still, the music box might be just older and it is possible that it had just been collecting dust in a store for a few years, provided that it's quite older than 1959/1960 that would be my guess as my grandfather was never a man who really got into buying pre-owned things (I don't know where I got that habit...

).

Lion · 10 April 2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

(I don't know where I got that habit...

).

Have you been hanging with the wrong crowd again??? LOL!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

The Joker · 11 April 2013, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I tried taking one, but my camera can't pick up the lume very well - it's not as bright as newly-charged luminova. It's a low-level light, but of course it will always be constant due to the tritium. I can see the lume well in the dark, but my camera can't!

Maybe a longer exposure setting on your camera, or shutter speed, to let in more light.

Lisa · 11 April 2013, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Maybe a longer exposure setting on your camera, or shutter speed, to let in more light.

Oh dear. This sounds like one has to be smarter than the camera...

Good report last night in bed....

.... lovely, everlasting lume....

Lion · 11 April 2013, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Oh dear. This sounds like one has to be smarter than the camera...

Good report last night in bed....

.... lovely, everlasting lume....

Spoken like a long time married spouse.....paying more attention to a watch while in bed then their spouse. Then again it sounds like the watch works better than hubby!!! LOL!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

Lisa · 11 April 2013, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Spoken like a long time married spouse.....paying more attention to a watch while in bed then their spouse. Then again it sounds like the watch works better than hubby!!! LOL!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

But the spouse is in the basement, Leo!

All I have for entertainment is the 5 year old, and the watch!

10 April 2013, 06:23 AM	#17761
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Lisa, very nice and that pearl is really cool with the overall appearance looking stunning! I have a few pearl handled Case knives and when the light hits and your turn them the color really pops!!! Wear in the best of health..... Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

10 April 2013, 06:38 AM	#17764
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Lisa! That sure is a very nice watch and I think the size is perfect, love the dial color! Congratulations my friend! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 April 2013, 11:41 AM	#17777
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,102	I don't normally like square watches as a general rule but I didn't even think that when I saw it. Maybe that it's curved or that it's rounded off but I liked it right away. It's a mix of old fashioned and new. I don't know. It looks like an heirloom and I like that. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

10 April 2013, 11:44 AM	#17778
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	This one even forgot the links... EDIT: Forget it, they were added... __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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10 April 2013, 06:29 AM	#17762
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Thanks, ya'll! I'm very happy with it. I was a little worried about the size, but no worries now. J, the watch is a new offering and is now on their website. I'm frankly not sure if Ball was planning to create this particular design anyway and my request happened to coincide, or whether they really did decide to produce this variation based on my request (maybe there were requests from other customers as well). The latter really seems unlikely. The dial was already being produced, but with a diamond bezel, which I didn't really want. My AD pointed out that all of the parts were already in production, just not in the particular combination I wanted, so he said it would be easy to offer the variation I wanted.

10 April 2013, 06:43 AM	#17765
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Envy is not a sin on TRF, right?

10 April 2013, 07:37 AM	#17770
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Doh! I figured that out right before I clicked back to this thread! You guys are looking good. But it still wouldn't hurt to to crack a smile! Now surely, when you're holding a grandbaby, I bet you do.

10 April 2013, 07:41 AM	#17771
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Hey Raf, Lily looks good. Oh well, so do you. Give her my best, please.

10 April 2013, 09:33 AM	#17772
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Yay, well done Lisa! The Ball suits you! I like that dial a lot and the size is great too Where are the lume shots????!!!!

10 April 2013, 11:12 AM	#17774
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Thanks, Karis and Kevin! Kev, you settled in to your new place now?

10 April 2013, 11:31 AM	#17776
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Lisa, do you check the accuracy of your watches?

10 April 2013, 12:04 PM	#17780
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Carl, you know what? I completely neglected to tell you how amazing that music box is! It looks older than 1950s - did your grandfather buy it new? Wish we could hear it... lots of people have music boxes but I bet not many really understand how they work. I just love that little bird, sitting on what looks like a bakelite perch.

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