MING 19.01 Schwarz-Etienne Movement

AnthonyTsai · 2017-11-03T08:12:46Z

AnthonyTsai unveils the MING 19.01 with a Schwarz-Etienne movement. Explore its titanium case, sapphire dial, and the community's debate on its value.

AnthonyTsai

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AnthonyTsai introduces the new MING 19.01, a timepiece featuring a Schwarz-Etienne movement with skeletonized bridges and barrels. His post details the watch's 39mm titanium case, sapphire dial with a radial gradient, and impressive 100-hour power reserve. This article explores the design philosophy and technical prowess behind MING's second offering, sparking community discussion on its value proposition.

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The MING 19.01 timepiece features a 39mm titanium case with a sapphire dial with radial gradient from deep blue opaque at the center to transparent at the outer edges.

Movement used is a Schwartz-Etienne with a power reserve of 100 hours with skeletonized bridges that are anthracite colored and bead blasted for a matte look. Double barrels are also skeletonized. Very attractive movement if you ask me!

Retail price is CHF 7,900 but you can pre-order the watch on the MING website for CHF 6,800 until Dec 31, 2017. Pre-orders begin a few days from now on Nov 7th.

Deliveries are estimated to take place in 3Q of 2018.

Cheers,
Anthony

Key Points from the Discussion

The MING 19.01's Schwarz-Etienne movement, with its skeletonized and bead-blasted anthracite bridges and double barrels, is a significant upgrade that elevates the watch to a different level compared to previous Sellita-powered models.
The watch's design, including the lugs and radial gradient dial, is highly recognizable, but the movement is what truly distinguishes this model.
Concerns are raised about the investment value of a relatively new brand like MING, especially at a higher price point, prompting discussion on the risks of investing in independent brands.
Some collectors express reservations about specific design elements, such as the lugs, radial gradient, lack of numerals/indices, and the lumed circle, while appreciating the movement, power reserve, and hands.
The choice of a blue gradient dial that obstructs light transmission to the skeletonized movement is seen as a design oversight, potentially hindering the appreciation of the movement's finishing.
The MING brand is debated whether it should be categorized alongside established independents like Moser or MB&F, given its business model and rapid emergence.

The Discussion

Maltie

Nov 3, 2017

Well well that might well become my first Ming [nt]

nomadgiles

Nov 3, 2017

but for a vintage JLC Memovox is next on the list. This Ming doesn't have the odd orientation of Arabic numbers, & looks so much better for it

Alkiro1

Nov 3, 2017

The association between Ming and SE is a true good news. Very nice watch for a very competitive price in my opinion. I would like to see more projects like this one

Best wishes Alkiro

redcorals

Nov 3, 2017

Very interesting piece. lots of positives

semi opaque crystal is unique, 100 hr PR, Beautiful balanced movement and case. Is this Moser level??

Alkiro1

Nov 3, 2017

When I saw this new model this afternoon, I thought to Moser too. Like you, I would be curious to have a comparison between this new Ming and an Endeavour Centre Seconds for instance

Best wishes Alkiro

Geo

Nov 4, 2017

Please do it dear Alkiro !

I am looking forward to what the final opinion will be, but I am afraid I would prefer a Moser no matter what the outcome will be.