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MING

MING is a young but highly respected independent watch brand that has taken the industry by storm since its founding in 2017. The brand’s commitment to exceptional quality, innovative design, and attention to detail has earned it a reputation as one of the most exciting new watch brands on the market.

Some popular models from MING include the MING 17.06 Copper, which features a stunning copper dial and a minimalist aesthetic; the MING 17.06 Copper 18.01 Abyss Concept, which boasts a sleek black ceramic case and a highly legible dial; and the MING 17.06 Copper 27.01 Monolith, which features a bold, industrial design inspired by brutalist architecture.

MING watches truly reflect the brand’s unwavering commitment to excellence, blending traditional watchmaking techniques with cutting-edge technology. With a focus on precision, durability, and style, MING is a watch brand that is sure to impress.

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About the brand

MING

The Founder

Likely in contention for the title of one of the watch world’s “most interesting personalities,” Malaysian photographer-slash-entrepreneur Ming Thein is the face and namesake of MING.

A self-described “lover of watches, above all [else],” Ming’s résumé reads very differently from that of the typical watch brand executive. An Oxford grad with a background in physics, he went on to several prominent roles in private equity before quitting corporate culture altogether to become a commercial photographer. Through his diverse and acclaimed portfolio of work, Ming became a senior advisor to both DJI and Hasselblad in 2017.

In 2019, he hung up his various advisory roles in order to focus on MING watches full-time.


History

Started in 2014 by a small group of enthusiasts under the leadership of multi-talented scientist, photographer, and watch designer Ming Thein, MING was part of the first wave of independent brands to tap the power of horological culture in the digital era.

The brand launched its first flagship wristwatch (the 17.01) in 2017, establishing itself immediately in the minds of enthusiasts with a unique aesthetic that combines classic form languages with futuristic detail. A quick look at some micro aspects of the original 17.01 - say, the lugs and numerical typeface.

Today, still synonymous with watches that offer a fresh perspective and compelling price-to-value ratio, the majority of MING timepieces are developed and assembled in conjunction with Schwarz-Etienne - a specialist movement maker in La Chaux-de-fonds.


Iconic Models and Watches

22.01 GMT, 37.07 “Mosaic For All,” 19.02 DLC Worldtimer, 37.04 Monopusher


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