MING 17.03 Black Hands-On

Maltie · 2018-02-21T17:54:06Z

First look at the MING 17.03 Black, a comfortable and innovative timepiece. Discover MING's design philosophy and future plans.

Maltie introduces the MING 17.03 Black, a watch that built on the surprise success of the brand's initial 17.01 release. This post shares an exclusive look at the 17.03 and insights into MING's future plans, including the 19.01, after a meeting with founder Ming Thein. The author highlights the watch's comfortable wearability and distinctive design.

Ming surprised the complete watchscene when they released the 17.01. Being currently in Malaysia we decided to meet up with Ming Thein and his team, first to collect the newly 17.03 black and further to see the upcoming novelties, the 19.01 and look at some designs of future watches. We were hugely surprised to see their plans for the future, they will be coming with some amazing novelties and designs, still faithfull to the their signature Dna. Mr Ming Thein has a strong vision and I can’t wait to become the proud owner, hopefully soon, of the 19.01.

The watch wears very light and comfortable and the bracelet fits perfectly.

Some pictures taken in different lighting.

Key Points from the Discussion

MING watches bring a refreshing aesthetic to the horological industry, with collectors appreciating their innovative designs.
The MING 17.03 is noted for its light and comfortable wear, with a perfectly fitting bracelet.
The brand's design language evokes a similar 'nice feeling' to Ikepod watches, suggesting a shared appeal in modern, distinctive aesthetics.
Collectors are eager to experience new MING models in person, often attending brand events to see novelties 'in the metal.'
The brand's direct-to-consumer model means potential buyers often inquire about opportunities to try on watches, as retail outlets are not common.

The Discussion

Bounce781

Feb 21, 2018

I will be attending a Ming event in Sydney in March, so looking forward to seeing their new models in the metal. I do enjoy my 17.01 greatly. Cheers

sham1

Feb 21, 2018

and am intrigued by this brand. How does one get to try one on (perhaps a silly question) as I doubt they have any retail outlets?

sham1

Feb 21, 2018

I shall email them now. That would be my Basel this year

Alkiro1

Feb 21, 2018

I’m really happy to see more and more models coming from this brand as they bring freshness in the horological industry for me. Best wishes Alkiro

mywrongwrist

Feb 22, 2018

Enjoining it a lot, arrived 2 days ago Best Luca

mywrongwrist

Feb 22, 2018

Exactly my first reaction when I saw it for the first time on my wrist Thanks Luca

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