Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case, the Magnate isn’t oversized or aggressive. Instead, it’s tightly built, almost surgical in its restraint. The polished and brushed surfaces are immaculately finished, the lugs curve softly around the wrist, and the dial layout is all business: two subdials, a magnified date at 12, and a tachymeter scale around the rehaut. But then you notice what makes this watch truly distinctive—it’s glowing. Not with paint, but with 14 micro gas tubes embedded in the indices and hands, casting an otherworldly glow that needs no sunlight, no charge—just time. You could wake up in the dead of night and read it instantly. That’s the kind of thoughtful utility Ball brings to every piece.

Inside, it beats with Ball’s Caliber 2050, a COSC-certified automatic movement built on a proven ETA base. But it’s what surrounds the movement that makes this watch special: shock resistance up to 5,000Gs, antimagnetic shielding, 100 meters of water resistance, and a patented crown protection system—all while keeping a slim profile and a refined look. It’s a tool for extreme conditions, yes, but it’s also polished enough to disappear under a cuff.

Model – Hydrocarbon Magnate Chronograph
Reference – CM2098C
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Size – 40mm
Dial – Silver
Case Material – Steel
Bracelet Material – Bracelet/Rubber
Movement – Automatic
Power Reserve – 38hrs
Water resistance – 100m
Condition – 8/10
Accs – watch only
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