Ming 17.01 Anthracite Dial Initial Look

hs111 · 2017-08-22T00:30:09Z

Explore the Ming 17.01 Anthracite dial, a titanium 38mm time-only watch with a unique spiral guilloché pattern. Discover why this micro-brand offers exceptional value.

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hs111 introduces the Ming 17.01, an independent micro-brand timepiece that quickly garnered significant attention upon its release. His initial pictorial highlights the watch's distinctive design elements and exceptional value proposition, offering readers a first look at a highly sought-after limited edition.

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Friends, some of you meanwhile have seen pics & posts in some other Forums about the recent appearance & introdouction of a new Independent Micro brand, of the Ming watches.
Without going into much detail about essence and mission of the founders’ philosophy of brand & these series, I just would like to share some intitial pics about my very recent new addition of one of the current two dial variations, one in dark blue, and one with an anthracite dial.

Both show, as sort of a hallmark a nice and nicely meticulous central spiral guilloché central dial pattern, which will play with the hues of light and giving an interesting impression.
As a last detail, I just wanted to mention that it is a time only, Titanium 38mm timepiece, no second hand, which has a top polished, side brushed case with short lugs, showing the same, ie polished top, brushed lug-sides.

Its recent introduction has been for a Limited Edition of a total of only 300 pieces,150 each with Anthracite, 150 with blue central dials. The additional amazing fact is, that the prize - without talking about this topic in detail - is below 1K, and thus for me, it really ticks many boxes, of a very attractive timepiece, also regarding “bang-for-the-buck”..
This should not be a review, since others have briefly done already elsewhere and also may do so here soon in the new future and in more detail , commenting more on the specific features and differences of the two colors.

Thus, I just would like to share a brief pictorial of this very recent arrival for me, actually happening after a quite lucky rather short wait, luckily catching one of the quite highly demanded pieces of the first batch of the Limited Edition. Lastly, let me mention, that my choice was for the anthracite dial version.
So here below, lease find some of my early pics:

Quick look fresh out of the cute wooden box - the spiral pattern plays with light

The anthracite version on a dark blue strap

Titanium case, top polished, sides & caseback brushed

Nicely done, easy to operate crown

Peeking out, with two more straps coming as a set of 3 - direct view; the central dial black

The metal guarantee card shows the same spiral pattern as the central dial

When tilting the light rays start playing different hues and exhibit the radial and spiral effects

Here the Trio of straps enclosed - you make your choice. Dress up, dress down and low-key

For me, nice strap variants, all with curved, rapid exchange pins

A look at in the middle dark brown, with a tad of burgundy

And the light brown strap to go with it - the me very nice with the central dial guillouche

Again a pleasant appeal, 38mm, balanced & low-key, but far from boring.

A final look on the prima vista mounted blue strap, where the dial appears black at this angle.
Hope you liked the little pictorial - for me indeed a welcomed arrival in my stables !

Best,

PS: Thx to a Purist friend, ( you know who you are), suggesting to have a look at this newcomer !

Key Points from the Discussion

The Ming 17.01 offers exceptional quality and value, often surpassing watches from larger brands with similar movements at five times the price.
The anthracite dial version of the Ming 17.01 provides greater depth and play of hues compared to the blue dial, influencing personal preference despite the appeal of both.
Photographing the Ming 17.01 can be challenging due to its highly reflective polished top case, which often captures reflections of the photographer and camera.
The Ming 17.01 is praised as a well-executed project at an incredible price, offering a refreshing design in the watch market.
Effective watch photography, especially for reflective surfaces, can be achieved using a lightbox, diffuse light, or natural light.

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fernando

Aug 22, 2017

A very cool acquisition and I also prefer the anthracite dial. Ming and co. did a great job on their initial piece. Nice pics! ( too bad they are all sold) Best fernando

hs111

Aug 22, 2017

Very decent quality, a credible brand mission & a very well executed orimary appearance of this Newcomer. Really, already like this it, convincing versatility. Good luck & Best, hs.

Alkiro1

Aug 22, 2017

Enjoy and wear it in the best of your health. I would be really curious to see and try one as the dial appears really mesmerising. Best wishes Alkiro

hs111

Aug 22, 2017

Wasn't quite aware of that.. Good luck, nevertheless ! Cheers, hs

hs111

Aug 22, 2017

.. coincidence, half deluberation: In fact I have three more watches with blue brushed dials ( one new 2016 Blue Memovox, Snowdrop resemblance, & two 60''s blue Vintage Memovoxes, E 875 & E 876), so I have saturated a bit my quest for blue hues. But you are right as well: at this level of affordability, one might gave easily been taking both.. Just wasn't my starting point, and thirdly when I looked at both, I had the impression, that the grey Anthracite offered some more depth of the hues effec

Bruno.M1

Aug 22, 2017

Thought about it several times But could' find anything bad, Haven't seen one in the flesh but judging from reviews and pictures I would say this is at least as good and even more interesting than some big players is the watch industry that sell similar quality with a similar sellita movement for 5 times the price A couple of days ago I read a review about a new Tiffany watch, black case, 3 hands and sellita inside..... 6000 USD Anyway, I'm on the list too and hope to get one from the next batch

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