The BALL Engineer Master II Normandy Watch.

Danny Choudhury September 3, 2019 0

2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy, and to commemorate this, BALL Watch company have announced a brand new limited edition aviator timepiece. This Ball Engineer Master II is going to be limited to only 750 pieces, and is only available online.

This is the ultimate aviator’s watch, that has been created to honor the courageous allied forces, and aviators who fought for freedom 75 years ago. This Engineer Master II Normandy has been crafted with the trusted precision that we have to come to expect from BALL. A timepiece that is unmatched, this is a high performance, and fantastic looking new model.

An online exclusive, this certified chronometer comes packed with fantastic features, including a chronograph function, 1mm micro gas tubes, and a circular slide rule too. The perfect tool for any airborne mission. A model that comes with BALL Watches’ trusted precision, high performance and high quality.

Operation Overlord: Freedom Defended, Heroism Defined

The Battle of Normandy, also known as Operation Overlord began on June 6th, and lasted until August 30th, 1944. The battle began with airborne strikes from 1,200 aircraft, as well as the descent of 24,000 paratroopers too. Soldiers who were dropped, and parachuted, valiantly, into the heart of the battle. This first day, on the 6th of June, was ‘D-Day’, just the start of the invasion, in which aviation played a huge part. The famous beach landings began in the early hours of the morning, following the nights parachute and glider landings, and massive air attacks.

By July 4th, one million men had landed on the French shores as part of the invasion, and in following months, history was made, and freedom was preserved.

To honor those who fought, lost their lives, and instrumented this extraordinary mission, the BALL Engineer Master II Normandy has been launched. To respect the importance of the paratroopers, pilots and airmen involved in Operation Overlord, BALL have made their Normandy timepiece an iconic pilots watch. Equipped with a circular slide rule, that acts as an analogue computer, this model is a vital aviation device. Crucial calculations can be made by aligning the bi-directional rotating bezel with the inner scale. This timepiece allows for simple mathematical equations, as well as conversions to air speed and distance too, an intelligent tool, perfect for any mission.

Precision Leads To Victory

In any endeavor, precision will always prevail. Being a certified chronometer, the Engineer Master II Normandy has been tested, and proven by the Official Swiss Chronometer testing Institute. Not only is the self -winding automatic movement highly accurate, but this certified chronometer also comes with chronograph functions, allowing for precise timing of seconds, minutes and hours up to 12 hours.

Shine In The Darkest Moments

A feature that BALL Watches are famous for it their advanced luminosity technology. Using micro gas tubes, the Engineer Master II Normandy ensures that there will be always be light in the darkness. This revolutionary, and ultra bright illumination makes each hour marker, as well as all three hands, glow in the dark.

Whether you are thousands of feet up in the air, or planning a voyage on the ground, these self-powered micro gas tubes will shine automatically in low light conditions. The Normandy overcomes the darkness like no other luxury timepiece.

Courage & Strength

Toughness can mean a lot of different things, and can come in many forms. When it comes to the Engineer Master II, toughness refers to the robust and durable build or the case and bracelet. Forged from stainless steel, this mode arrives in a 44mm rugged case, constructed to be able to withstand the demands of intense exploration. The black dial features black sub-dials for an understated look, whilst the white dial, with it’s blue sub-dials create a much more eye-catching aesthetic. A timepiece made for the skies, this piece comes with 50 meter water resistance, so nothing compared to the brands dive watches, but still enough for day to day wear!

For an enhance level of security, BALL have included their patented Amortiser® anti-shock system. The purpose of this is that it protects the movement and its accuracy from sudden shock impact.