Just over two years after Ming watches debuted, the design-forward impartial is launching what’s being touted because the follow-up to its debut 17.01 watch, aptly named the Ming 27.01. With a brand new extra elaborate case and dial, in addition to motion, the 27.01 does seem like a considerable step ahead for the model. It’s additionally an indication that founder Ming Thein is feeling fairly bullish in regards to the model he’s efficiently constructed and grown for the reason that 27.01, which debuts its “second-generation design language,” is priced about 4 occasions as a lot because the 17.01.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Ming
Mannequin: 27.01
Dimensions: 38mm-wide, 6.9mm-thick
Water Resistance: 50M
Case Materials: metal
Crystal/Lens: sapphire, double anti-reflective coating
Motion: Ming 7001.M1 (modified ETA 7001)
Energy Reserve: 42 hours
Strap/Bracelet: burgundy calfskin leather-based
Worth & Availability: three,950 CHF
The redesigned sandwich-style dial pares again issues fairly a bit from the 17.01 — the hour numerals are gone, the fingers are skeletonized, and there’s a extra minimal, layered look. The brand new zero marker and the reduce hour observe with alternating markers body a dial that’s extra involved with symmetry than its predecessor, as effectively. There’s just one dial colour choice at this level, which is a multitone grey with a brushed dial in a round sample.
The brand new case has some modifications, as effectively. First off, it’s a lot slimmer at simply 6.9mm-thick, which is down fairly a bit from the 9.3mm-thick case of the 17.01. The “flying-blade lugs” are new, although they’re harking back to the flared lugs that we noticed on the primary Ming watch. I imagine the lugs on the 19.01 had been carried out in an analogous but extra refined fashion than the 17.01, and we’re seeing this carried over to the 27.01.
Lastly, Ming closely modified the ETA Peseux 7001 motion to the purpose the place they declare solely the gear practice and escapement had been retained. As soon as once more working with Manufacture Schwarz-Etienne, Ming remade the plates and bridges in a approach that echoes the 19.01. It is a substantial improve from the 17.01, which had an enclosed case again and normal Sellita motion. The Ming 7001.M1 motion is completed with black chrome plating on the plates and bridges.
Personally, I’m a giant advocate of Ming watches. The model has an impartial spirit and a group that’s clearly extremely gifted at design and watchmaking. Sure, they’ve moved up a number of tiers when it comes to pricing, and, as with all watches, I can’t give a remaining verdict with out seeing the ultimate product in particular person. They’ve bought the good thing about the doubt from me, although, and I like what I see to date. The Ming 27.01 can be restricted to 120 items and priced at three,950 CHF. You’ll be able to order and be taught extra at ming.watch.
