BALL - Engineer Hydrocarbon GMT - DG1016A - Men - 2000-2010
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Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon GMT DG1016A, a 40 mm stainless steel automatic watch from the 2000s with a black dial and steel bracelet for wrists up to 17.5 cm, featuring GMT via ETA 2893-2 (21 jewels, 28,800 bph, 42 h PR), 300 m water resistance, 12,000 A/m anti-magnetic, and overall good pre-owned condition with minor wear; no original box, papers, or warranty.
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Born out of Ball’s historic railroad roots, the Engineer Hydrocarbon line represents the pinnacle of extreme tool-watch engineering. Reference DG1016A is iconic for its smaller tritium tube layout on the dial. This early setup results in a classic dial symmetry without sacrificing any of the self-powered illumination Ball is known for.
Back in the 2000s, this was probably one of the most rugged watches money could buy. It features a patented crown protection system, 300 meters of water resistance, 12,000 A/m of anti-magnetic resistance, and could survive up to 7,500 Gs. It also used special lubricants that allowed it to function in temperatures of up to -40ºC (-40ºF).
Condition: Honest pre-owned condition with l minor surface marks across the case and steel bracelet. The bezel lume has aged to a warm patina, giving it great character. As expected for a first-generation piece of this age, the original tritium tubes still glow briefly under dark conditions. It runs exceptionally strong at an accurate +4 seconds per day with a high 265º amplitude.
Reference: DG1016A
Case Size: 40 x 50mm stainless steel case with a thickness of 14mm.
Movement: ETA 2893-2, automatic with 21 jewels, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, and a GMT complication. Service history is unknown, but it’s running at +4 s/d with an amplitude of 265º.
Bracelet: Original steel bracelet. Will fit a wrist of up to 6.8 inches (17.5 cm).
Seller's Story
We believe watch collecting should be fun—no matter the price tag. From quirky vintage finds to modern classics, we carefully curate timepieces that spark joy for true enthusiasts.
Born out of Ball’s historic railroad roots, the Engineer Hydrocarbon line represents the pinnacle of extreme tool-watch engineering. Reference DG1016A is iconic for its smaller tritium tube layout on the dial. This early setup results in a classic dial symmetry without sacrificing any of the self-powered illumination Ball is known for.
Back in the 2000s, this was probably one of the most rugged watches money could buy. It features a patented crown protection system, 300 meters of water resistance, 12,000 A/m of anti-magnetic resistance, and could survive up to 7,500 Gs. It also used special lubricants that allowed it to function in temperatures of up to -40ºC (-40ºF).
Condition: Honest pre-owned condition with l minor surface marks across the case and steel bracelet. The bezel lume has aged to a warm patina, giving it great character. As expected for a first-generation piece of this age, the original tritium tubes still glow briefly under dark conditions. It runs exceptionally strong at an accurate +4 seconds per day with a high 265º amplitude.
Reference: DG1016A
Case Size: 40 x 50mm stainless steel case with a thickness of 14mm.
Movement: ETA 2893-2, automatic with 21 jewels, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, and a GMT complication. Service history is unknown, but it’s running at +4 s/d with an amplitude of 265º.
Bracelet: Original steel bracelet. Will fit a wrist of up to 6.8 inches (17.5 cm).
Seller's Story
We believe watch collecting should be fun—no matter the price tag. From quirky vintage finds to modern classics, we carefully curate timepieces that spark joy for true enthusiasts.
Details
Brand
BALL
Gender
Men
Model
Engineer Hydrocarbon GMT
Band material
Steel
Reference number
DG1016A
Band length
Short (160–180 mm)
Shipped insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
2000-2010
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Black
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
40 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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