1M Wrist Watch!!

providence · 02-16-2013, 10:47 PM

...well not exactly. But if there was one made it will closely mirror this.
I just happened onto this watch today.
It's no IWC, but build quality is on par with a Glashutte Senator Original. And although it is powered by a lowly ETA movement it still captured my heart.
Its presentation matches the personality of the 1M and there is an exact match to the Valencia Orange stitching found in our cars.
It also helps that it's made by Ball; one of the fastest growing companies in the industry with history dating back to 1891.
...just thought I'd share.

BostonBeemah · 02-17-2013, 12:09 AM

nice looking watch! gonna have to ask my uncle about these (hes owns a watch store) never heard of it before...

Robin_NL · 02-17-2013, 02:19 AM

Well, that watch doesn't reflect any 1M in my book.

A 1M is in a class of its own. A watch which looks like a very bad IWC Fliegeruhr replica plus an ETA(just like 80% of IWC, I just sold my BP 5004 (manufacture movement) which had some issues ) doesn't come close to a 1M imo. Sorry.

I don't know which watch should match a 1M but it certainly isn't a Ball watch. And Ball definitely doesn't have the same quality as Glashütte....

I'd say an Omega diver 8500 watch, any Submariner or an IWC Mk XII with the JLC base movement.

Or maybe this PO:

But hey if you like it, it's fine with me

Cheers
Robin

sparoz · 02-17-2013, 04:09 AM

Milgauss all the way.

providence · 02-17-2013, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Well, that watch doesn't reflect any 1M in my book.

A 1M is in a class of its own. A watch which looks like a very bad IWC Fliegeruhr replica plus an ETA(just like 80% of IWC, I just sold my BP 5004 (manufacture movement) which had some issues ) doesn't come close to a 1M imo. Sorry.

I don't know which watch should match a 1M but it certainly isn't a Ball watch. And Ball definitely doesn't have the same quality as Glashütte....

I'd say an Omega diver 8500 watch, any Submariner or an IWC Mk XII with the JLC base movement.

Or maybe this PO:

But hey if you like it, it's fine with me

Cheers
Robin

BP's are well...HUGE. These are more fitting/ inline with something like a Range Rover... Plus the price these days >$12000.00 (might divulge the last time I looked at one) does not fit w our cars.
Last time I checked they were up to Mk 17; which has a re-worked ETA movement. Mk 12 is more inline with w the E30... Vintage, pure, no longer available.
Glashutte senator original has the same dial style/lay-out. That watch has more HEFT than the Ball because of the brand's infamous 3/4 plate. But in terms of dial fit and finish... There is no difference.
The sea master pictured is too busy, not inline w the 1M's spartan interior and the color does not match

.
...subs are everywhere and quite hyped IMHO.
The Ball pictured was intended as an entry level piece, priced appropriately, has a utilitarian "feel to it", complete with DLC coating, tritium gas canisters and VO stitching.
Our car; entry level M car, MSRP < $50000.00, with an N54 motor, understated looks (by today's standards), and has VO everywhere.

I'd say its close in my mind.

ESC OFF · 02-17-2013, 01:59 PM

http://www.ballwatch.com/bmw/index.p...m_main&lang=en

EINSER M · 02-17-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ESC OFF

http://www.ballwatch.com/bmw/index.p...m_main&lang=en

VERY NICE!!!!!!

River Rat · 02-17-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Milgauss all the way.

I agree!! http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...s/introduction

brownie815 · 02-18-2013, 10:12 AM

Hi guys,

I''ve got the similar stuff, but it cost much much more cheaper!

hyper1 · 02-19-2013, 12:17 AM

look at the U-boat collection.
they have some very nice models.

Robin_NL · 02-19-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hyper1

look at the U-boat collection.
they have some very nice models.

If there is ONE single brand knowing something about MARKETING and cheating on their so called history, it's got to be U Boat. Way overpriced stuff(understatement) and they use more or less parts of the Panerai history for their own sake it looks like. They're indirectly lying imo. I don't get Panerai not having legal issues with them???

Two years ago we were @ Panerai store in Florence, I. And we also went to see U Boat 'headquarters' overthere. Tell me about it.

Not that Panerai isn't about marketing. it surely is too,(more than that LOL) but it has its REAL history. U Boat doesn't.One big pot of air/ a lookalike for a high price....

I'm in the watchtrade, my old man is a watchmaker.

Cheers
Robin

DooBs · 02-21-2013, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Milgauss all the way.

exactly what i was thinking. very nice

bmw1mc · 02-21-2013, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Well, that watch doesn't reflect any 1M in my book.

A 1M is in a class of its own. A watch which looks like a very bad IWC Fliegeruhr replica plus an ETA(just like 80% of IWC, I just sold my BP 5004 (manufacture movement) which had some issues ) doesn't come close to a 1M imo. Sorry.

I don't know which watch should match a 1M but it certainly isn't a Ball watch. And Ball definitely doesn't have the same quality as Glashtte....

I'd say an Omega diver 8500 watch, any Submariner or an IWC Mk XII with the JLC base movement.

Or maybe this PO:

But hey if you like it, it's fine with me

Cheers
Robin

I'm a massive watch fan and a favorite is the seamaster

eeghie · 02-21-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw1mc

I'm a massive watch fan and a favorite is the seamaster

Although i prefer the original version, this Seamaster fits the 1M even better:

bmw1mc · 02-21-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eeghie

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1mc

I'm a massive watch fan and a favorite is the seamaster

Although i prefer the original version, this Seamaster fits the 1M even better:

That's the proplof isn't it?! That's a massive ridiculous dive watch....te breitling superocean is better value IMO

Denso · 05-26-2013, 08:09 AM

This may not cost thousands but I still think it looks good for a 1M driver

Jay-K · 05-26-2013, 08:28 AM

GAME OVER.

b33g33 · 05-26-2013, 11:13 AM

I'm not really into watches as jewelry and basically stopped wearing one after I got the original iPhone.

I did, however, start wearing a Pebble after I funded them on kick starter. It gets almost as many looks and comments as the 1M.

There's already a run keeper app and a lap timer type app is probably coming.

Also, it looks awesome in black. Just like Einser Rex

FIRSTM · 05-26-2013, 12:16 PM

http://www.ballwatch.com/bmw/images/...C-P1CJ-BKF.jpg

This is all about personal taste, thanks the op for this thread, made me found this Limited Edition ones from ball that have the BMW logo on the dial. Very nice, as for the others, already have this 2, and planet ocean is my favorite so far, my wife wears the rolex more because the green tint crystal looks nicer on females. Too much bling lol

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providence Private First Class 19 Rep 192 Posts Drives: X3 35xi, F15 X5 (35d), 1M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA / Canada iTrader: (0)	1M Wrist Watch!! ...well not exactly. But if there was one made it will closely mirror this. I just happened onto this watch today. It's no IWC, but build quality is on par with a Glashutte Senator Original. And although it is powered by a lowly ETA movement it still captured my heart. Its presentation matches the personality of the 1M and there is an exact match to the Valencia Orange stitching found in our cars. It also helps that it's made by Ball; one of the fastest growing companies in the industry with history dating back to 1891. ...just thought I'd share. Last edited by providence; 06-08-2014 at 06:02 PM..
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BostonBeemah Lieutenant 72 Rep 524 Posts Drives: AW 135i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belmont, Ma iTrader: (4)	nice looking watch! gonna have to ask my uncle about these (hes owns a watch store) never heard of it before... __________________ 2010 AW/BLK 135i VM 6465 Single Turbo, JB4 + MHD, VRSF CP & Tial, Big Tom, Fuel-It PI + Stage 3 + Return + Ethanol Sensor, BMW PE, MFactory LSD, Spec 3+ & MFactory SMFW, RB External PCV Best stock turbo 12.5 @ 19.46 spinning all the way down RIP 2008 AW/BL 135i
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Well, that watch doesn't reflect any 1M in my book. A 1M is in a class of its own. A watch which looks like a very bad IWC Fliegeruhr replica plus an ETA(just like 80% of IWC, I just sold my BP 5004 (manufacture movement) which had some issues ) doesn't come close to a 1M imo. Sorry. I don't know which watch should match a 1M but it certainly isn't a Ball watch. And Ball definitely doesn't have the same quality as Glashütte.... I'd say an Omega diver 8500 watch, any Submariner or an IWC Mk XII with the JLC base movement. Or maybe this PO: But hey if you like it, it's fine with me Cheers Robin Last edited by Robin_NL; 02-17-2013 at 02:50 AM.. Reason: added picture
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ESC OFF Major 40 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 1M, CaymanS, 914, 500 Abarth Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	http://www.ballwatch.com/bmw/index.p...m_main&lang=en __________________ The faster you go, the better it feels
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brownie815 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 33 Posts Drives: E82 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: HONG KONG iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, I''ve got the similar stuff, but it cost much much more cheaper! Attached Images
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hyper1 Lieutenant 31 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2013, Z4/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BC,Canada iTrader: (1)	watche look at the U-boat collection. they have some very nice models.
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Denso Lieutenant Colonel 715 Rep 1,529 Posts Drives: e46M3 Ruby, Porsche Cayman GT4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sailing the petrol lake iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Kyalami wrist watch This may not cost thousands but I still think it looks good for a 1M driver Attached Images
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b33g33 Give '///M' Hell! 125 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: Einser Rex Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I'm not really into watches as jewelry and basically stopped wearing one after I got the original iPhone. I did, however, start wearing a Pebble after I funded them on kick starter. It gets almost as many looks and comments as the 1M. There's already a run keeper app and a lap timer type app is probably coming. Also, it looks awesome in black. Just like Einser Rex __________________ The 1 series M is the most badass, coolest, sickest BMW to debut since the 1988 M3. The E30 M3 finally has a successor. Please welcome the stupidly fast, wickedly tempered, awkwardly named, possibly perfect little son of a benchmark - Automobile Magazine, August 2011
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FIRSTM Buck Sgt 144 Rep 355 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FLORIDA iTrader: (0)	http://www.ballwatch.com/bmw/images/...C-P1CJ-BKF.jpg This is all about personal taste, thanks the op for this thread, made me found this Limited Edition ones from ball that have the BMW logo on the dial. Very nice, as for the others, already have this 2, and planet ocean is my favorite so far, my wife wears the rolex more because the green tint crystal looks nicer on females. Too much bling lol [ATTACH]Attachment 867756[/ATTACH] Last edited by FIRSTM; 09-15-2015 at 11:55 AM..
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