Ming 17.01 Blue, 2017

Dealer description — S.Song Watches

That being said, if there was a shining light, a name that has defied the odds, through truly original thinking and an unwavering desire for quality, it would have to be MING. The 17.01 was released in 2017 in anthracite and blue, with both having a limited run of 150 pieces. Sized in a 38mm Grade-5 Titanium case, this design has now become the signature look of MING. With short, outward curving lugs and a curved bar strap, the top of the case is polished while the sides are brushed, adding a nice depth to the overall look. The dial is a three-part construction that includes the central guilloché-like pattern, the outer, circular brushed periphery, and the now-famous sapphire donut rings that display the numerals atop it all. With these combined, the dial has an amazing depth that varies in color depending on the lighting, displaying a flat dark blue at times and ranging towards a two-tone monochromatic blue when the central pattern pops. The case is solidly constructed, offering a 100m water resistance with triple crown gaskets and is nitrogen-filled in order to slow down the deterioration of lubricants, enhancing reliability and longevity. The manually wound SW210-1 caliber is no slouch either. MING put it through a 250-hour testing program, adjusted to 5 positions. Furthermore, the 17.06 Copper managed to win the Horological Revelation Prize at the GPHG in 2019, a watch industry award that is akin to the Grammys. It was an amazing feat that truly solidified the MING brand as a true success and with this 17.01 Anthracite, it is worth mentioning that this bears the serial No. 3, making it the third watch ever made by the brand. It is a rare opportunity to purchase a collectible and unique watch, and also a true piece of MING history.