The BALL Engineer III Marvelight Year of the Dragon (40mm) NM9026C-S42J-RD is a limited edition timepiece, restricted to just 88 pieces globally, and is slated for delivery around February-March 2024. This exclusive watch, priced at $1,999.00, showcases an automatic caliber BALL RR1103-C movement and weighs approximately 180 grams. It features a robust 40mm diameter case with a height of 13.6mm, made from 904L stainless steel and includes a Mu-metal shield. Its water resistance is impressive at 100 meters (330 feet), and it boasts an anti-magnetism rating of 1,000 Gauss (80,000 A/m).
The watch is equipped with 14 micro gas tubes on its hour, minute, and second hands, as well as the dial, enhancing night reading capabilities. Key functions include hours, minutes, sweep seconds, and a magnified date display. The timepiece's bracelet is also crafted from 904L stainless steel, complemented by a folding buckle, ensuring both durability and style. The lug width measures 20mm, with a lug-to-lug distance of 46.6mm. The dial is distinctively colored in red, and the watch features a screwed-in crown along with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal.