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Ball Fireman NightTrain:
Model: NM1092C-L1B-BK
Functions: Hour, Minute, Sweep Second, Date, 24 Hour Military Time Indicator, Quick-set Date Warning System
Case: Stainless Steel with DLC Coating
Diameter: 43mm Height: 11.1 mm
Bezel: Fixed
Crystal: Sapphire
Crown: Screwed-In
3H Gas Light: 63 Micro gas tubes total
Movement: BALL Calibre 124 (modified ETA 2824-2)
Bracelet: Calf Leather with Pin Buckle (no bracelet option)
Water Resistant: 100m
Shock Resistant: 5000Gs
Dial: Black
Bracelet Variations: Calf Strap, Rubber Strap
Dial Variations: Black, White
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My Ball NightTrain arrived Monday. This is the original version (Generation I) of the NightTrain featuring the blue and yellow tritium tubes.
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Case/Bezel/Crown: The NightTrain features a DLC coated case that measures in at 43mm x 11.1mm.
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The relatively thin bezel yields a tremendous amount of dial real estate, providing a simple and easy to read dial at any angle. The crystal is flat and has an interior a/r coating. The DLC is very different from Black IP, as it is closer to gun metal in appearance.
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This particular model also features shock resistance of up to 5000 g's. The fit and finish is near flawless. The crown is steady and winds smoothly, and screws in and out with ease. The crown also bears the Ball Railroad Logo.
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The case back features a stunning visual of the NightTrain, a term used to describe trains traveling at night with their opulent sleeper cars.
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One conjures up images of the Fireman, hard at work in the engine room, while the affluent of the time slept comfortably assured that the tracks of North America were safe thank to the work of Webb C. Ball. (Mr. Ball was a key proponent of railroad time, and his efforts greatly increased the safety of railroad travel)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webb_C._Ball
Under the hood beats Ball Caliber 124, which is a modified ETA 2824-2. The modifications include a window that displays military time along with Ball's date warning signal, a triangle under the military window that turns to red and back between 9pm -3am to remind one not to set the date during that time frame. The watch was easily regulated and consistently keeps time at around +2 a day on my wrist.
The dial is a flat black that works in perfect concert with the DLC, further enhancing the watches overall legibility. The generously sized sword hands compliment the watch nicely, and the second hand features the Ball Railroad logo. In true aviator form, the minute hand stops just before the minute markers, so as to never obscure them.
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Every minute index is generously lumed with T100 H3 vials, as are the hands.
Featuring 63 tritium tubes, the real show begins when the lights go out. It's the Fourth of July every night with the Ball NightTrain.
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The strap is the one area where I feel Ball can do some improving. Ball does not offer a DLC or Black IP bracelet for the unorthodox 21mm lugs. The OEM strap just doesn't seem to suit a timepiece of this quality.
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I bought the NightTrain because I wanted a T100 tube watch in my collection and this one presented itself in one of those "you'll kick yourself later if you don't get it' deals. I am SO glad I listened to that little voice. If you get an opportunity to own one of these fine timepieces I promise you won't be disappointed.
Ball Fireman NightTrain:
Model: NM1092C-L1B-BK
Functions: Hour, Minute, Sweep Second, Date, 24 Hour Military Time Indicator, Quick-set Date Warning System
Case: Stainless Steel with DLC Coating
Diameter: 43mm Height: 11.1 mm
Bezel: Fixed
Crystal: Sapphire
Crown: Screwed-In
3H Gas Light: 63 Micro gas tubes total
Movement: BALL Calibre 124 (modified ETA 2824-2)
Bracelet: Calf Leather with Pin Buckle (no bracelet option)
Water Resistant: 100m
Shock Resistant: 5000Gs
Dial: Black
Bracelet Variations: Calf Strap, Rubber Strap
Dial Variations: Black, White
My Ball NightTrain arrived Monday. This is the original version (Generation I) of the NightTrain featuring the blue and yellow tritium tubes.
Case/Bezel/Crown: The NightTrain features a DLC coated case that measures in at 43mm x 11.1mm.
The relatively thin bezel yields a tremendous amount of dial real estate, providing a simple and easy to read dial at any angle. The crystal is flat and has an interior a/r coating. The DLC is very different from Black IP, as it is closer to gun metal in appearance.
This particular model also features shock resistance of up to 5000 g's. The fit and finish is near flawless. The crown is steady and winds smoothly, and screws in and out with ease. The crown also bears the Ball Railroad Logo.
The case back features a stunning visual of the NightTrain, a term used to describe trains traveling at night with their opulent sleeper cars.
One conjures up images of the Fireman, hard at work in the engine room, while the affluent of the time slept comfortably assured that the tracks of North America were safe thank to the work of Webb C. Ball. (Mr. Ball was a key proponent of railroad time, and his efforts greatly increased the safety of railroad travel)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webb_C._Ball
Under the hood beats Ball Caliber 124, which is a modified ETA 2824-2. The modifications include a window that displays military time along with Ball's date warning signal, a triangle under the military window that turns to red and back between 9pm -3am to remind one not to set the date during that time frame. The watch was easily regulated and consistently keeps time at around +2 a day on my wrist.
The dial is a flat black that works in perfect concert with the DLC, further enhancing the watches overall legibility. The generously sized sword hands compliment the watch nicely, and the second hand features the Ball Railroad logo. In true aviator form, the minute hand stops just before the minute markers, so as to never obscure them.
Every minute index is generously lumed with T100 H3 vials, as are the hands.
Featuring 63 tritium tubes, the real show begins when the lights go out. It's the Fourth of July every night with the Ball NightTrain.
The strap is the one area where I feel Ball can do some improving. Ball does not offer a DLC or Black IP bracelet for the unorthodox 21mm lugs. The OEM strap just doesn't seem to suit a timepiece of this quality.
I bought the NightTrain because I wanted a T100 tube watch in my collection and this one presented itself in one of those "you'll kick yourself later if you don't get it' deals. I am SO glad I listened to that little voice. If you get an opportunity to own one of these fine timepieces I promise you won't be disappointed.
