2023 Ming 37.08 Sand 38mm Limited to 500
Ref: 37.08
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : Manufacturer's Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Ming box and paperwork. It comes paired with its 20mm grey Jean Rousseau calf leather strap secured by a signed tuck buckle with micro-adjustments. The watch is from December 2023 and in worn condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition, as you can see. The watch comes with its Manufacturer's Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 2023 Ming 37.08 Sand Limited to 500 with a beautifully sculpted 38mm polished and brushed stainless steel case, curvaceous flared lugs lead to a comfortable lug-to-lug length of 44.5mm and a case thickness of 10.5mm. On the right side is a large signed crown with deep knurling for grip, and a thin bezel holds a double-domed sapphire crystal AR coated on both sides. The star of the show is the incredible undulating wave dial 3D CAD designed, inspired by the gentle motion of sand in shallow waters lapping against its shore or windswept dunes carved in the desert; a CVD-coated brass base is stamped using a unique special relief tool, it is then coarse grain blasted, galvanised with a layer of lacquer to achieve the subtle golden tones. The distinctive Ming hour markings are applied by laser to the underside of the crystal with a coating of HyCeram lume, a ceramic polymer, giving the illusion of floating above the dial. The Ming sculpted hands have an application of Super-LumiNova X1, giving them a subtle golden hue. The Ming motif sits at 6 o’clock, completing this mesmerising naturalistic dial. On the reverse is a screwed-down exhibition case back with the details of the watch engraved around its edge, inside a manually wound Sellita SW210.M1, 19 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour, the movement has a skeletonised rotor and is exquisitely finished in Anthracite and Rhodium-brushed bridges. The watch comes paired with its 20mm grey Jean Rousseau calf leather strap secured by a signed tuck buckle with micro-adjustments, and the watch comes with its Ming presentation box and paperwork.
Personal Note
I am in the process of reading the Dune series and this dial embodies the landscapes that are beautifully described within the book, dynamic with the light, but that's enough of that! This watch truly offers something unique and different on the wrist, I would not hesitate to book a viewing and see it for yourself!
The Brand
MING is a collective of six watch enthusiasts from around the world, founded in 2017. Ming Thein, whose name the brand is named after, is a designer, photographer, and dynamic business strategist. The team is based in Malaysia and brings various skills to the table. With facilities in La Chaux-de-Fonds and Kuala Lumpur, they carry out production and assembly in Switzerland, while design, quality control, and engineering are done in Malaysia. MING has established strong relationships with some of the best in horology, including Schwarz-Etienne, Agenhor, La Joux-Perret and Sellita.