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Blast from the past - the Ming 17.01 Blue π΅β±οΈπ²πΎ
Wore the first generation Ming the other day and itβs impressive to see how much has happened in the years since. One of those brands that has truly managed to build a design language and progress all the way to own manufacturing.
At the time I got both the blue and anthracite 17.01s, for a potential later passing on to the kids. But who knows if they will be into watches in any meaningful capacity when they grow up π€·π»ββοΈ
Wishing everyone a great start to the week! Any other Mings out there?
Blast from the past - the Ming 17.01 Blue π΅β±οΈπ²πΎ
Wore the first generation Ming the other day and itβs impressive to see how much has happened in the years since. One of those brands that has truly managed to build a design language and progress all the way to own manufacturing. At the time I got both t...
The digital guilloche on this oneβ¦
Is definitely still appealing and wasnβt done afterwards anymore π€·π»ββοΈ And same here πππ»
This modern design and blue color should
appeal to the young generation. And one can imagine that during teenage and beyond, the fact that the 12 is replaced by a 0, which quite directly evokes midnight, will be appreciated! π
π Best, Emmanuel
I think itβs not so much the designβ¦
As the obsolescence of the category that worries me π Just like clocks or pocket watches are a rare hobby nowadays π€·π»ββοΈ
I really like the Ming design language π
Unfortunately I have not yet seen one in person π
I believe they are slowly building up a retail presence π
Should there be a WPS event at some point, I am happy to bring some with πππ»
Very nice one, Janek! ππ»ππ»
A generation I unfortunately missed π€·π»ββοΈ Woshing you all the best and thanks for joining in ππ»
That they certainly have!
And the way they play with variations on the theme while keeping to the theme is better than many other more established brands ππ»ππ»
Kudos to Ming's creative team for design coherency and consistency !
Qualities that are often hard to come by.
Mine says Hello
I love my 17.09. Such an easy watch to wear. I prefer the simple Mings, as they are accessible and fun to wear. The recent Mings are a little more high horology, but with higher value I prefer to stay with the major brands, because im a a little bit afrai...
This one is looking truly lovely ππ»ππ»ππ»
The dial especially πππ» Didnβt have mine serviced yet but with their own facilities now I would imagine this to work decently πππ»
I had this but sent it back
Once I noticed the bare arbor in the center of the hands, the watch seemed unfinished and I just couldnβt unsee it π I wanted to like it butβ¦ ...
I know, I knowβ¦
Once things are seen, they cannot be unseen π€·π»ββοΈ A lovely watch irrespective ππ»ππ»
In many ways an early oneβ¦
Quality has improved dramatically since the early days but then the price level is also higher π The purity and all the key design elements are there already, though ππ»ππ»