{"product_id":"case-716-ball-fireman-ref-nm2188c-s1-wh","title":"Case #716 — Ball Fireman Ref. NM2188C-S1-WH","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #716 — Ball Fireman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef. NM2188C-S1-WH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus: Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope: Box, Papers, Undated Ball Card, and Jomashop Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ball Fireman is built around a straightforward idea: make a clean everyday automatic watch, then engineer more durability and nighttime legibility into it than the restrained design initially suggests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference pairs a 40 mm stainless-steel case with a crisp white dial, applied baton markers, silver-tone hands, and a date aperture positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial looks simple in daylight. In darkness, Ball’s self-powered micro gas tubes become the defining feature, providing continuous illumination without requiring the watch to be charged under an external light source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is Ball’s automatic Calibre RR1103, housed beneath sapphire crystal and protected by a screw-down crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt only about 11.3 mm thick, the Fireman remains relatively slim for an automatic sports watch and sits comfortably between casual and dress-sport territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example presents in Very Good Pre-Owned condition. It includes its Box, Papers, an undated Ball card, and a Jomashop card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless-steel bracelet is currently sized for approximately a 7¾-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction date is unknown. Because the Ball card is undated, no active manufacturer warranty is represented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: NM2188C-S1-WH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Fireman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter: 40 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Thickness: Approximately 11.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug Width: 22 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHour Markers: Applied Baton Markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllumination: Self-Powered Micro Gas Tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel: Fixed Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown: Screw-Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Ball Calibre RR1103\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type: Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Position: Between 4 and 5 o’clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance: 100 meters \/ 330 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasp: Folding Clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet Fit: Approximately 7¾-inch Wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded: Box, Papers, Undated Ball Card, and Jomashop Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Warranty: Not Represented Due to Undated Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBall’s modern identity remains closely tied to practical engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand built its reputation around accuracy and reliability in demanding working environments, and its contemporary watches continue that approach through shock resistance, strong nighttime visibility, and straightforward mechanical construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fireman represents the cleaner side of that philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does not look like an overtly technical tool watch. The case is restrained, the bezel is fixed, and the white dial is unusually uncluttered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe engineering reveals itself in the details rather than the styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white dial gives this reference a particularly crisp appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied silver-tone markers and hands keep the palette almost entirely monochromatic, while the date between 4 and 5 avoids interrupting the primary hour markers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 40 mm case is also unusually versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has enough presence to work as a casual sports watch, but the relatively slim profile and polished steel details allow it to move comfortably into more formal settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBall’s RR1103 is an automatic Swiss movement used throughout a number of the brand’s practical everyday models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch adds a sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, and 100-meter water-resistance rating to create a package designed for regular use rather than occasional wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining functional feature is Ball’s micro gas-tube illumination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional luminous paint, the tubes do not need to be exposed to light first. They provide their own illumination continuously, giving the Fireman strong low-light visibility without changing the otherwise restrained dial design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Case File\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 716 is an easy watch to understand once it is on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 40 mm case is neither oversized nor particularly small, the bracelet gives it everyday versatility, and the white dial makes it significantly brighter than many conventional sports watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example presents in Very Good Pre-Owned condition and is currently sized for approximately a 7¾-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes Box, Papers, an undated Ball card, and a Jomashop card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the Ball card is undated, no active factory warranty is represented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy with Confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBST guarantees the authenticity of every watch we sell and provides a 30-day mechanical performance guarantee under normal use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccuracy may vary with age and service history, and water resistance is not guaranteed unless specifically stated and pressure-tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBST Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA clean everyday automatic with more engineering underneath than the dial initially gives away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white dial, 40 mm steel case, sapphire crystal, RR1103 automatic movement, 100-meter capability, and self-powered illumination make the NM2188C-S1-WH a practical alternative to more conventional Swiss three-hand sports watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 716 adds Very Good condition, a strong accessory package, and comfortable bracelet sizing to a particularly versatile Ball reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58598304219439,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/BST_7026.jpg?v=1790904788","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-716-ball-fireman-ref-nm2188c-s1-wh","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}