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beshannon · 15 August 2017, 11:01 PM

Happened to see this on Instagram yesterday from Hodinkee, a new micro brand Ming.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...d-ming-watches

https://monochrome-watches.com/intro...er-ming-thein/

I am really intrigued by the design, the dial and the price point that includes three straps.

Although sold out, they apparently are expecting more. I really do not need to add this to my collection however as we say, this one is singing to me!

Thoughts?

BillH2121 · 16 August 2017, 12:28 AM

I love the blue face and overall styling. And at that price, its not even a question!!

willski · 16 August 2017, 02:28 AM

I ordered one (grey dial). Like the guy, like the watch, and the price is great value.

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beshannon · 16 August 2017, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by willski

I ordered one (grey dial). Like the guy, like the watch, and the price is great value.

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Have you received it yet? Would be nice to get some impressions and images.

MonBK · 16 August 2017, 02:47 AM

Looks darn good, what is the price range?

beshannon · 16 August 2017, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Looks darn good, what is the price range?

Well the initial run of 150 in each dial color was $900.00 with three straps.

They are sold out.

There is a wait list for "more"(?) but several articles have conflicting info as to whether there will be more of these or a new run of something different.

MonBK · 16 August 2017, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Well the initial run of 150 in each dial color was $900.00 with three straps.

They are sold out.

There is a wait list for "more"(?) but several articles have conflicting info as to whether there will be more of these or a new run of something different.

Got it, thanks.

brandrea · 16 August 2017, 02:53 AM

Cool looking watch Brian, thanks for this thread and making us aware of the brand

lapince · 16 August 2017, 03:20 AM

Yeah pretty cool, but at 900$ is it mechanical?

willski · 16 August 2017, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Have you received it yet? Would be nice to get some impressions and images.

Not yet - estimated delivery is by end of day Friday.

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beshannon · 16 August 2017, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Yeah pretty cool, but at 900$ is it mechanical?

Movement:
Hand-winding mechanical movement Sellita SW210-1
42 hour power reserve
28,800 bph (4Hz)
Hacking function
Movement adjusted to five positions with a 250-hour test program

Quote:

Originally Posted by willski

Not yet - estimated delivery is by end of day Friday.

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Awesome, looking for to your thoughts! Congrats!

SemperFi · 16 August 2017, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willski

Not yet - estimated delivery is by end of day Friday.

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What a coincidence. This watch was brought to my attention by another forum member earlier today.
I think that both colors are just beautiful and I'm very interested in reading your impressions when you get it.

unknown · 17 August 2017, 09:22 PM

Fantastic piece and I'll try to get one too
Imo they could have asked 4000 just like IWC asks for an entry pilot watch with a sellita movement
And for titanium IWC would ask another 1000 extra

unknown · 17 August 2017, 09:22 PM

Fantastic piece and I'll try to get one too
Imo they could have asked 4000 just like IWC asks for an entry pilot watch with a sellita movement
And for titanium IWC would ask another 1000 extra

SemperFi · 18 August 2017, 05:59 AM

If you have 74 minutes to kill here's an interview with Ming Thein where he discusses the watch in great detail.

https://youtu.be/d-5RKkX0P9k

beshannon · 18 August 2017, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

If you have 74 minutes to kill here's an interview with Ming Thein where he discusses the watch in great detail.

https://youtu.be/d-5RKkX0P9k

Thanks!

Tmac478 · 18 August 2017, 07:17 AM

Looks pretty cool!

willski · 18 August 2017, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown

Fantastic piece and I'll try to get one too
Imo they could have asked 4000 just like IWC asks for an entry pilot watch with a sellita movement
And for titanium IWC would ask another 1000 extra

You should. Mine came yesterday and first impressions are very good. It's a nice change from playing with the 'big brands' as it's a different challenge to create a nice watch at this price point.

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SemperFi · 18 August 2017, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willski

You should. Mine came yesterday and first impressions are very good. It's a nice change from playing with the 'big brands' as it's a different challenge to create a nice watch at this price point.

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Could you post some photos please?

willski · 19 August 2017, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Could you post some photos please?

Sure.

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ap1 · 19 August 2017, 01:14 AM

beshannon · 19 August 2017, 02:44 AM

Nice shots thanks

lig · 19 August 2017, 03:17 AM

I love it. The deco vibe is really striking. Thanks for the heads up!

SemperFi · 19 August 2017, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by willski

Sure.

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It's hard to tell from the photos but which color is it?

beshannon · 19 August 2017, 03:51 AM

Appears to be the anthracite gray

willski · 19 August 2017, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

It's hard to tell from the photos but which color is it?

Correct - I got the grey. Took quick pics and I'll see if I can find some time to take some proper ones at some point.

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SemperFi · 19 August 2017, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by willski

Correct - I got the grey. Took quick pics and I'll see if I can find some time to take some proper ones at some point.

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That would be appreciated as well as your overall take on the watch and whether or not it met your expectations. Since I saw it for the first time a few days ago I can't get it out of my head.

subtona · 19 August 2017, 04:19 AM

Cool watch. Great price.

unknown · 19 August 2017, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by willski

Sure.

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That is a fantastic watch
I honestly don't know a more beautiful 2 or 3 hands watch
The dial is mesmerising, nice case, cool hands

If this would be from a big well known brand, it would cost bestween 5 and 10k and I would buy it in a heartbeat

I wonder how many pieces they should have made to meet the demand
Probably 10 times more lol

I wonder why this brand will bring us in the future
Volume multiplied by 10 and price X3?

Also taking the price into consideration, I think this is one of the most interesting watches since 10 years or more

If you read all the blogs like hodinkee, monochrome, a blog to watch, fratello,.... and you follow Instagram, it seems like everyone is positive about this one and a lot of the well known watch enthusiasts try to get one.
Also guys with astonishing collections

Impressive for a new brand

Must follow this in the future

And I'll do anything to get one. Lololol

subtona · 19 August 2017, 06:53 AM

Looks like one of them voutilainen :)

15 August 2017, 11:01 PM	#1
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Ming watch -- As seen on Hodinkee Happened to see this on Instagram yesterday from Hodinkee, a new micro brand Ming. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...d-ming-watches https://monochrome-watches.com/intro...er-ming-thein/ I am really intrigued by the design, the dial and the price point that includes three straps. Although sold out, they apparently are expecting more. I really do not need to add this to my collection however as we say, this one is singing to me! Thoughts? __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

17 August 2017, 09:22 PM	#13
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,802	Fantastic piece and I'll try to get one too Imo they could have asked 4000 just like IWC asks for an entry pilot watch with a sellita movement And for titanium IWC would ask another 1000 extra __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

17 August 2017, 09:22 PM	#14
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,802	Fantastic piece and I'll try to get one too Imo they could have asked 4000 just like IWC asks for an entry pilot watch with a sellita movement And for titanium IWC would ask another 1000 extra __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

18 August 2017, 05:59 AM	#15
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	If you have 74 minutes to kill here's an interview with Ming Thein where he discusses the watch in great detail. https://youtu.be/d-5RKkX0P9k __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

19 August 2017, 02:44 AM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Nice shots thanks __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

16 August 2017, 12:28 AM	#2
BillH2121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Edmond, OK Watch: Explorer II Posts: 72	I love the blue face and overall styling. And at that price, its not even a question!!

16 August 2017, 02:28 AM	#3
willski "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Will Location: New York Posts: 500	I ordered one (grey dial). Like the guy, like the watch, and the price is great value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 August 2017, 02:47 AM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Looks darn good, what is the price range?

16 August 2017, 02:53 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,654	Cool looking watch Brian, thanks for this thread and making us aware of the brand

16 August 2017, 03:20 AM	#9
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Yeah pretty cool, but at 900$ is it mechanical?

18 August 2017, 07:17 AM	#17
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	Looks pretty cool!

19 August 2017, 01:14 AM	#21
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041

19 August 2017, 03:17 AM	#23
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,605	I love it. The deco vibe is really striking. Thanks for the heads up!

19 August 2017, 03:51 AM	#25
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Appears to be the anthracite gray __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

19 August 2017, 04:19 AM	#28
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Cool watch. Great price. __________________

19 August 2017, 06:53 AM	#30
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Looks like one of them voutilainen :) __________________

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