Has Anyone Had Success Ordering Links Lately?

I recently bought my first Ball – a neo-vintage Engineer II Ohio. I’ve been trying to get extra links for it but haven’t been able to get a hold of customer service.

A Ball AD in the US told me it’s best to contact Ball directly through the website. I have sent 2 emails in the last month or so but other than the “we received your email and will respond shortly” type of response, I haven’t received heard anything.

If anyone can point me on how to…

Has Anyone Had Success Ordering Links Lately?

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Aquaterra alternative

Hello fellow Ball owners.

So, I have a Fireman Victory (NM2098C-S6J-BK). And I’m hunting for my next one that could replace the Aquaterra (220.10.41.21.01.002) in my queue.

  • Black dial
  • Small markers
  • No numbers
  • Only Date
  • At least 10bar of water resistance
  • Cyclops
  • Thin bezel
  • Anti-magnetic
  • Shock-resistant
  • More rounded like the Aquaterra and less edges then the Fireman Victory.

Lets put this way, for me the Fireman Victory with it edges and squared…

Aquaterra alternative

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Ball Roadmaster Rescue Chronograph…my review

TL;DR: It’s a cool watch. Photos at the end.

Specs (my measurements): 42mm wide Titanium case, 43mm ceramic/SS bezel width, 15mm high, 20mm lug width, 54.6mm L2L (including bracelet section that adds to L2L measurement)

Spec highlights:

100m WR
Amortiser shock absorption system
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
4800A/m anti-magnetic
Twist lock on chronograph pushers
30 min and 12 hour chrono sub dials
Day/Date
Running indicator in lieu of seconds sub dial
Pulsometer scale
5g shock…

Ball Roadmaster Rescue Chronograph…my review

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Titanium bracelet link screws won’t budge

I just got a new Ball Rescue Chronograph that I may never get to where because I cannot get the screws on the bracelet links to budge at all. I’ve been at it for 45 minutes and all I’ve managed is to mangle the screw. I understand ball uses Loctite so I ran it under hot water, I used a hair dryer, but nothing works. I cannot get it to budge at all. Any suggestions?
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