Ming 17.09 Announcement

[NotWIS]

Logged on to the website 2 seconds after 6:00:00 NIST. Waited in line. Sold out after less than one minute.

[NotWIS]

BTW I was not able to purchase a watch.

[lig]

Originally Posted by NotWIS

BTW I was not able to purchase a watch.

Yep. That was irritating. Got one in my cart. Got a message to say there will be a wait to check it. While waiting to checkout it ultimately said too bad - sold out. Grrr...

[Rexplorer214270]

Originally Posted by Akkis

Not saying this couldn't be true but we are talking 600 total watches worldwide. This particular model was featured on monochrome and other outlets so it selling out so quickly doesn't actually surprise me much.

For tomorrow though isn't it anyone that places the other within the 10 minute period will get a watch. I cant even imagine how many pieces will sell tomorrow. Def. in the thousands (not 10Ks or above)

I think you are right, but the wait will be till March of 2022 for delivery

[Akkis]

Originally Posted by DGB

Same here I tried to buy one at 14:10 UK time it was already sold out.

I spend my time frustrated with waiting list, wish list, too late to buy 10 minutes after they open, or looking at stratospheric grey prices.

Not sure collecting watches is for me anymore...


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When I see one listed by a grey dealer I cannot believe the markup. Its absolutely insane. Its worst than most rolex SS models. Ming and Kurono (another micro-brand I love) are insane on the secondary market.

[christianj]

Originally Posted by Akkis

When I see one listed by a grey dealer I cannot believe the markup. Its absolutely insane. Its worst than most rolex SS models. Ming and Kurono (another micro-brand I love) are insane on the secondary market.

I was lucky enough to get in on the Kurono Chrono 2 release but am waiting for them to contact me that they want the second part of my payment and that they will ship the watch. They have definitely started to ship since people are posting pics on IG. Did you get in on that release? I like both of these brands but would never pay the secondary market prices if I can't get in on the releases.

Once we get to a "new normal," we should organize a Northeast get together in NYC since there seem to be a couple of us in MA, CT, NY and NJ that like these microbrands.

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by DGB

Same here I tried to buy one at 14:10 UK time it was already sold out.

I spend my time frustrated with waiting list, wish list, too late to buy 10 minutes after they open, or looking at stratospheric grey prices.

Not sure collecting watches is for me anymore...


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Did you see tomorrow's 10 minute ordering window?

[Akkis]

Originally Posted by christianj

I was lucky enough to get in on the Kurono Chrono 2 release but am waiting for them to contact me that they want the second part of my payment and that they will ship the watch. They have definitely started to ship since people are posting pics on IG. Did you get in on that release? I like both of these brands but would never pay the secondary market prices if I can't get in on the releases.

Once we get to a "new normal," we should organize a Northeast get together in NYC since there seem to be a couple of us in MA, CT, NY and NJ that like these microbrands.

Sadly I wasn't lucky enough to get a Kurono. I keep checking secondary in the off chance someone decides to sell it for close to MSRP to make a fellow WIS happy but no dice so far. TBH I would def. prefer the Kurono chronograph over the Ming 17.09 but both very nice pieces.

We should def. all link up once the new normal sets in.

[christianj]

Originally Posted by Akkis

Sadly I wasn't lucky enough to get a Kurono. I keep checking secondary in the off chance someone decides to sell it for close to MSRP to make a fellow WIS happy but no dice so far.

Saw the first Chrono 2 on Chronos site at $10k yesterday....now there's two at that price. Not sure how many they have sent out so far but they should be able to figure out who the reseller in the UAE and Singapore.

[Watchflair]

Coincidence - prob not - not a bad price though:

https://shop.hodinkee.com/collection...39315584155723

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by christianj

I was lucky enough to get in on the Kurono Chrono 2 release but am waiting for them to contact me that they want the second part of my payment and that they will ship the watch. They have definitely started to ship since people are posting pics on IG. Did you get in on that release? I like both of these brands but would never pay the secondary market prices if I can't get in on the releases.

Once we get to a "new normal," we should organize a Northeast get together in NYC since there seem to be a couple of us in MA, CT, NY and NJ that like these microbrands.

That'd be awesome!

[Akkis]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Coincidence - prob not - not a bad price though:

https://shop.hodinkee.com/collection...39315584155723

Seems to have sold. What was it?

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by Akkis

Seems to have sold. What was it?

Ming 17.01 for $3200. Came with all papers and a few extra straps. Tempting but I’m holding out for the burgundy tomorrow.


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[Akkis]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Ming 17.01 for $3200. Came with all papers and a few extra straps. Tempting but I’m holding out for the burgundy tomorrow.


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Not a terrible deal, still expensive. I would hold for the watch you want. 6 month wait is wild. I guess this is the rolex wait list feeling.

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by Akkis

Not a terrible deal, still expensive. I would hold for the watch you want. 6 month wait is wild. I guess this is the rolex wait list feeling.

I don't mind waiting - if I'm able to get in tomorrow they are shipping in March 2022.

[miami_yg]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Agreed -



So who's in? Who's going to take the plunge and which color are you opting for? I personally am going to give them a whirl - Burgundy for me.

The piece is very intriguing. I've never held or handled a Ming but have heard nothing but positive reviews. The case size and design as well as the dial are very interesting.

Missed out today! Putting in an order tomorrow morning.

Wanting to go for blue... y'all think it's too "bright"? Burgundy is beautiful too, but I have a spot for a nice blue watch in my collection. Really on the fence.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by DGB

Same here I tried to buy one at 14:10 UK time it was already sold out.

I spend my time frustrated with waiting list, wish list, too late to buy 10 minutes after they open, or looking at stratospheric grey prices.

Not sure collecting watches is for me anymore...


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10 minutes?

It sold out in less than 30 seconds


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[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by miami_yg

Missed out today! Putting in an order tomorrow morning.

Wanting to go for blue... y'all think it's too "bright"? Burgundy is beautiful too, but I have a spot for a nice blue watch in my collection. Really on the fence.

Tough call - I have a few blue pieces - nothing in burgundy though - so that’s why I’m leaning that way


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[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

10 minutes?

It sold out in less than 30 seconds


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There’s a 10-minute ordering window tomorrow at 1:00pm GMT.

Per their site: “All orders received during this time will receive production allocation”

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

There’s a 10-minute ordering window tomorrow at 1:00pm GMT.

Per their site: “All orders received during this time will receive production allocation”

yep. Let's see how the 10min time limit works out and if their tech-side can keep up

i was referring to DGB that he tried to buy at 14:10 today

[DGB]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

yep. Let's see how the 10min time limit works out and if their tech-side can keep up

i was referring to DGB that he tried to buy at 14:10 today

Yeah I’ll try today without great expectations to be honest.
I will try spot on the hour, will let you know the outcome.


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[Watchflair]

Just got in on the 10 minute window - burgundy dial

[Akkis]

Gluck to everyone today. Im sure it will go smoothly.

[NotWIS]

Logged in one second past 6:00:00. Successfully placed a deposit on the Blue. Ming initially rejected the first two attempts to approve my deposit due to a busy server; but accepted the deposit on my third attempt. Transaction completed by 6:08. I wonder what the final numbers of orders will be?

[Topspin14m]

Grabbed one too. Wow their payment processor was slammed...Took ~10 attempts on 6 different cards to get a non-busy approval. Got burgundy.

[madgpol]

Managed to get the blue. Happy to be part of the club although not going to see it anytime soon

[moting]

I have also managed to order the burgundy after 4 payment attempts and 3 different cards.

[Akkis]

From a thread in Reddit people are saying they are order number 4.7K. Wow, that is a lot of sales in 10 minutes.

[lig]

Lol... sounds familiar. 4 attempts. 3 cards. Finally went through. Blue on order.
What a great marketing technique. I was a fish that totally grabbed the bait. The hook was set.

[Scyb]

Picked up a burgundy one. Now the long wait

My order number was in the 5500s...