The Peanuts gang’s legacy of entertainment stretches all the way back to 1950, with the property reaching various avenues to bring a smile to our face. Merchandising is one of the clear MVPs, as you can pretty easily find gear with Charlie Brown and friends, in almost any form imaginable. (Clue: Peanuts Edition, anyone?) But of course, if there’s a star greater than the world weary boy that’s wise beyond his years, it’d be his charismatic dog Snoopy.
From his garden variety appearance to Joe Cool, Charles M. Schultz’s iconic creation exists in a variety of personas. And today, at the risk of causing some competition on the marketplace, I’m going to share a new watch that commemorates one of Snoopy’s finest characters – the World War I flying ace.
This Summer, You Fly With The World War I Flying Ace On Your Wrist!
Readers, I think you’re going to want to pre-order the Engineer Master II Snoopy Flying Ace. This new Ball Watch Company timepiece will only be available online, and shows the Peanuts character in question zooming into battle. Flying around him is his loyal friend Woodstock, on a Swiss Made watch limited to only 410 pieces.
Priced at $2,999 and set to ship at some point this August, it’s a bit more costly than, say, one of the Snoopy Moonswatch collabs between Omega and Swatch. But watching the video below, you can kind of see why:
The world of high end watches can get quite rich for some, just ask any James Bond fan chasing the latest Omega Seamaster. However, that cost does come with a level of craftwork and polish that attracts a certain meticulous consumer. Which is where the audience for this discussion will split off.
Those of you who are merely here due to your Peanuts fandom are probably ready to compete for this very timepiece. So head to the Ball Watch Company website, and good hunting! However, pure chronograph aficionados will more than likely want to know more about the finer points to what the Engineer Master II Snoopy Flying Ace has going on under the hood. If that’s the case, then prepare to dig into the nitty gritty.
The Engineer Master II Snoopy Flying Ace Has Features The Dog Himself Would Appreciate
Considering Snoopy’s Flying Ace is an aviator who’s no stranger to perilous missions in the air, you would assume the features on this watch would be ready for combat. Well, the Ball Watch Company’s motto isn’t “accuracy under adverse conditions” for nothing. Take a look at what’s in store with the Engineer Master II Snoopy Flying Ace’s technical specs:
- Manual caliber BALL RR2102
- 14 micro gas tubes for night reading capability
- Shock resistant to 5,000Gs
- Anti-magnetic to 4,800A/m
- Water resistant to 100m/330ft
- Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds
- Stainless steel case
- Ø 46mm, height 12.35mm
- Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
- Sapphire crystal case back
- Push-in crown
- Calf leather strap
- Black Dial
Reading this list of aspects to the Peanuts watch at hand recalls some of the World War I Flying Ace’s greatest adventures. The glowing “night reading capability” certainly comes in handy when journeying behind enemy lines; whereas the shock resistance will help any aviator make sure their clock isn’t cleaned while doing a barrel roll.
The legacy of Snoopy and his maverick personality continue to wow viewers both old and new. It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown’s soundtrack reissue celebrating the 60th anniversary of that particular special only proves that there’s still a market for collectables that dig into Charles M. Schultz’s well of whimsy. Now, thanks to Ball Watch Company, you’ll have the option to celebrate Snoopy in a way that feels comfortable at a dinner party, or a costume party.
Those interested in preordering the Engineer Master II Snoopy Flying Ace should head over to Ball Watch Company’s website, on the double. Keep in mind, this watch will be available in August, so you’ve still got a bit of a wait ahead of you. Which means you can keep refreshing THS TV News for the latest and greatest in pop culture.
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