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The boring stuff… The BALL Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST is a simple 3-hand watch with a date function. However, its design and manufacturing incorporates a number of cutting-edge technology developed by the BALL Watch company. BALL states quite a number of their own in-house technologies but for the DeepQUEST, the following are the notable ones used The first is the self-powered micro tritium (H₃) gas tubes made by innovative Swiss laser technology. This lighting source provide a long-life brightness that is at least 100 times brighter than markings using standard luminous paints. All this without the need for it to be 're-charge' by any light source beforehand. Power comes from the inherent radiation of the tritium gas (H₃) sealed in the mineral glass tube. The interior walls are coated with luminescent material that gives off cold light when activated by the electrons emitted by the tritium. Nevertheless, the brightness of H₃ micro gas lights will deteriorate over the years. In this case, with the half life of 12.3 years for tritium, by the 25th year, the brightness is expected to dim by 75%. Even at that level, it will be as bright or even slightly brighter than traditional paint based illumination. The second is water proofing. At BALL, the water resistance is tested by immersing the watch completely in distilled water under the prescribed atmospheric pressure for at least five minutes. To be qualified, the watch must not show any evidence of water leakage. This means that the DeepQUEST's casing can withstand 4,388 pounds per square inch of pressure or approximately 2 tonnes per square inch. The third is the SpringSEAL patented Regulator Anti-Shock System. This system protects a redesigned regulator assembly, ensuring it does not change its position upon impact. Now, the timepiece will not require additional adjustment after a hard impact. the fourth is the shock resistance capability of the design. Following the International Standard ISO1413 shock resistance requirements, BALL subjects the Engineer Hydrocarbon collection to go well beyond the standard testing with a tougher 1.5 meter hammer strike, raising the resistance to 7,500 Gs A shock test against the crown was also conducted. The fifth is the case. Designed and manufactured to eradicate the risks caused by extreme water pressure. It is a monobloc construction. machined from a single block of Grade 5 Titanium Read full review
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