Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II

One very cool chunk of steel, the Engineer Hydrocarbon will never be mistaken for anything other than a watch from Ball. Such distinctive style is rare in today's world of homogenized design, and should be celebrated because of it. Their watches are unapologetically professional in appearance and spec.

That imposing stainless steel case is listed as 42mm, but it closer to 45mm across the bezel, with a thickness of 14mm and and a 53mm lug-to-lug. It's quite broad in measurement, but it cleverly utilises a heavily cambered case to allow it to fit wrists that other 45mm's would overwhelm. One of the most distinctive styling features of the case is the crown protector, which uses a sliding lock to ensure the crown is securely in place and ensure that 100m of water resistance is intact. Inboard of this sits the 24hr bi-directional bezel with a lovely action and sapphire cap for scratch resistance.

Within this case lies a deep black textured dial with the signature Ball tritium tubes ensuring it stays legible at all hours of the day. Being a GMT, it has an independently adjustable GMT hand, as well as quick set date.

Powering it is the Ball RR1201-C (ETA 2893-2) automatic with COSC certification. It's currently mounted to a fantastic bracelet with double easy-link style adjustment built into the clasp, as well as some micro-adjustment so getting the perfect fit is a cinch. It also comes with a rubber strap that is very supple, as well as a fabric strap, so you can change up the look and feel whenever you'd like. 

This particular one-owner piece was first delivered in 2018 and presents in TZ 'Excellent' condition. The case shows only very minor hairlines and swirls, with no dings/nicks etc present. Case back has a small engraving of the original owners name which was done by Ball before delivery. Please see images for full condition details.

The bracelet includes all links, and shows minor desk dive marks. Rubber strap is in excellent condition, and the fabric strap is unworn.

All functions operating as they should. Was given a service under warranty in 2020. Currently keeping time at around +8 seconds a day at 290+ degrees of amplitude measured dial-up on a timegrapher.

Comes with outer box, inner box, instruction disc, warranty card (expired), LE card, Chronometre card, hang tags, fabric strap, rubber strap, spare screwbars and spare links to complete the bracelet.

RRP was $5,199 AUD - save yourself on this excellent example.

Brand: Ball

Reference: DG2018C-52C-BK

Circa: 2018

Case Material: Steel

Case details: 45mm - See notes

Movement: Ball RR1201-C (ETA 2893-2) automatic with COSC certification

Dial: Black

Paraphernalia: Outer box, inner box, instruction disc, warranty card (expired), LE card, Chronometre card, hang tags, fabric strap, rubber strap, spare screwbars and spare links to complete the bracelet

TZ Grading: Excellent

Watch Vault utilises the TZ grading system. Please see below for details.