Ball Fireman Storm Chaser

Ball Fireman Storm Chaser is inspired by esteemed research meteorologist Dr Josh Wurman has had a big part to play in its design. Chasing unpredictable storms for the gathering of scientific data, Dr Wurman is as influential an inspiration as this functional beauty.

Ball Fireman Storm Chaser uses the automated ETA Valjoux Caliber 7750 that vibrate at 28,800 times per hour. 25 jewels are included in the movement. It has a 42-hour power reserve. The stainless steel case is 43mm in diameter with a height of 15.8mm. It has knurled screw-in crowns and a screw-down anti-reflective case back engraved with the Center for Severe Weather Research. The face is made of anti-reflective sapphire crystal.

The bezel of this timepiece features a tachymeter scale, and includes a telemeter scale so that speed and distance of moving objects can be easily determined. The main functions are hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds; chronograph; date and day at 3.

18 of Ball's unique micro gas tubes on the hands and dial eases readability even in the darkest of storms. Truly reliable in harsh conditions, this watch is shock-resistant to 5,000Gs and water-resistant to 100m. A calfskin or stainless steel bracelet work equally well in rounding up the contemporary style.

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