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a photo of my latest pickup - the Ming 19.02 worldtimer

Many of you who know me know that I'm a big fan of Ming - I was lucky enough to pick up the original 17.01 when it launched in 2017, and fell in love with the brand. The 19.02 worldtimer is my newest addition and marks my sixth ming and first 19 series Ming (after the 17.01, 17.03 ultra blue, and 17.06 slate, copper, and dlc slate). This is the Singapore edition, which is an edition of 10 that replaces Kuala Lumpur on the worldtime dial with Singapore. I'm a big fan of the execution of the SE caliber in this watch - the rose gold plating, partial skeletonization, movement architecture and microrotor combine to create a beautiful and visually interesting package.

The watch wears perfectly on my wrist - visually striking but light and perfectly balanced. Although I try my best, pictures truly don't do this watch justice - it really has to be seen in person to appreciate all of the ways in which this watch interacts with the light.

For those interested in photography, I took this picture with a Leica M10-R, 90mm macro-elmar, and extension tubes.

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a few additional photos...

By: waitlisted : August 25th, 2020-04:12

taken with Leica M10-R ...

Wow, how did you do that with the M 10? Is there a macro? Super nice! [nt]

By: amanico : August 25th, 2020-04:13

Thank you Nico! Here are some proper macros with the m10...

By: waitlisted : August 25th, 2020-04:20

I use a 90mm macro-elmar lens with extension tubes and an elpro 52 close-up lens. It's not the easiest setup to use as everything is manual, but it can take some pretty close macros... ...

Wow, really impressive!!! [nt]

By: amanico : August 25th, 2020-07:22

Superb macros! Thanks for sharing another very interesting proposition of this nice brand! [nt]

By: FabR : August 25th, 2020-08:21

Thank you!! It's a very exciting brand indeed, eager to see how they progress... [nt]

By: waitlisted : August 25th, 2020-08:32

Spectacular pics 👌🏻 [nt]

By: Watchonthewrists : August 25th, 2020-07:22

Movement seems sublime, very interesting dial. [nt]

By: K-Lo : August 25th, 2020-12:19

beautiful shots of a beautiful movement

By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : August 27th, 2020-00:46

thanks for sharing

Terrific photoshots.

By: George Gently : August 25th, 2020-04:49

A treat to look at them. George

Thank you! [nt]

By: waitlisted : August 25th, 2020-04:59

First, fantastic photos. You’ve really taken a deep dive on the photography and the results are great.

By: Jay (Eire) : August 25th, 2020-05:42

Second, I agree re the Worldtimer. And MING in general (although the most recent piece, the Diver, was not to my liking). Having had this on the wrist when the MING folks were in town last year I was really impressed. I was very close on ordering one at t...

Thank you!

By: waitlisted : August 25th, 2020-06:00

Trying to improve my watch photography has been a really fun endeavor this year, and has also been a very nice diversion while cooped up inside during the pandemic. I have the diver coming - my theory is that it'll look great on a brightly colored strap t...

Again huge Congrats my friend ,

By: Watchonthewrists : August 25th, 2020-07:21

Such a great addition to your already amazing collection. Like you i like the brand a lot . The 19.00 movement looks so beautiful

Thank you my friend!! I like how you can see a hint of the movement through the dial as well [nt]

By: waitlisted : August 26th, 2020-04:02

The two tone look gives the watch an amazing contrast with the warm rose gold on the edge of the fume dial!

By: Watchmatician : August 25th, 2020-07:48

Also amazing shots as usual!

Thank you!! love the color palette of this watch [nt]

By: waitlisted : August 26th, 2020-04:03

What an attractive movement.

By: TheMadDruid : August 25th, 2020-11:19

Great camera gear. Great picture.

Congrats! Love that Ming and a big fan of the brand overall!

By: Fastwong : August 25th, 2020-20:47

This is the kind of independent watchmaking outside of Switzerland that I get excited about. The hobby would be better with more Mings and less Avantis 🤮

Thank you!! and agreed 100%... [nt]

By: waitlisted : August 26th, 2020-04:03