Today, we’re going to take a look at a watch with a type of complication I’ve not examined much before – the moonphase.  And, given the import of today’s date in American history, it seems fitting to look at a model from an American company.  For those who haven’t heard of the Ball Watch Company, they’re an Swiss-made, American-owned manufacturer that started back in 1891 when Webb C. Ball was appointed the Chief Inspector for the Lake Shore lines, and his efforts to regulate the timing on the railroads.  Their watches have amazing technology to go along with that history, including models that function to 40 below zero, and DLC coatings.

Today’s post brings us a look at one of their anti-magnetic models Read more…

Holy WTF, Starchild!