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    MING Watches - Let's see them!

    Over recent weeks I've developed a bit of an infatuation with MING watches. I find the designs to be beautiful, elegant (even the 18.01 H41 diver), consistent throughout the collection and wholly unique (at least in my experience anyway).

    I remember Ming when he was a member here and I admire what he's doing; something very different in a market largely saturated with watches that are safe, derivatives....boring.

    This is a good article: Why I started Making Watches – by Ming Thein | SJX Watches (watchesbysjx.com)

    We have quite a few 'Let's see your....' threads here and they're among my favourites to peruse. So why not a MING thread? We'll have a one-stop-shop of beautiful images and helpful information.

    Over to you

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    I’ll play.



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    A timely thread as I was debating selling mine at the beginning of the year. But Worn it the other day for a work lunch - slips under the radar and under a shirt cuff in a sea of Rolexes. There were quite a few eyes wondering what it was! Think it might stay with me a little longer.

    This was taken on a different day of course:

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    Quote Originally Posted by gaurav_tzuk View Post
    This was taken on a different day of course:[/url]
    That's a shame. It would have been a pretty cool working lunch if your photo was taken that day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by coredriller View Post
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    I want that one so badly, but the premiums are nuts on them

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    My now sold 18.01

    20220327_151651 by Simon Gee, on Flickr

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    Lovely!

    Quote Originally Posted by mondie View Post
    My now sold 18.01

    20220327_151651 by Simon Gee, on Flickr

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    I can't promise beautiful photos but these are mine.

    37.05 moonphase, one of my favourites and will hang around for a long time.





    17.09, now been taken by the other half.



    17.09 Massena Honey, rare and and sold at a premium only an idiot would refuse. No regrets about selling it, cold hard cash heals all.





    All going well, I'll pop into this thread again on Tuesday with another one.

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    Very nice. Never even heard of them. I'll have a read up

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    Quote Originally Posted by Latza View Post
    Very nice. Never even heard of them. I'll have a read up
    Well, that's Donny for you.

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    I'll make my many contributions over the coming days and weeks. This crappy pic for now!

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    Now gone, but this was my blue 17.09.


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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    Over recent weeks I've developed a bit of an infatuation with MING watches. I find the designs to be beautiful, elegant (even the 18.01 H41 diver), consistent throughout the collection and wholly unique (at least in my experience anyway).

    I remember Ming when he was a member here and I admire what he's doing; something very different in a market largely saturated with watches that are safe, derivatives....boring.

    This is a good article: Why I started Making Watches – by Ming Thein | SJX Watches (watchesbysjx.com)

    We have quite a few 'Let's see your....' threads here and they're among my favourites to peruse. So why not a MING thread? We'll have a one-stop-shop of beautiful images and helpful information.

    Over to you
    That was a really interesting article - thanks for sharing.

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    22.01 Gilt.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Hotel View Post
    22.01 Gilt.

    Recent delivery? What are your thoughts?

    I got one of these as I really liked the look, knowing full well it will be to small for me (reason I sold my previous copper), but I love the look/design. Sill not delivered.

    99% I will move it on as wearing 44-47mm watches I fear I won’t get on with it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by gaurav_tzuk View Post
    A timely thread as I was debating selling mine at the beginning of the year. But Worn it the other day for a work lunch - slips under the radar and under a shirt cuff in a sea of Rolexes. There were quite a few eyes wondering what it was! Think it might stay with me a little longer.

    This was taken on a different day of course:
    Is that strap leather or rubber ? I’ve the same model but still on the red it came with .I fancy a change and yours looks great

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fredamens View Post
    Recent delivery? What are your thoughts?

    I got one of these as I really liked the look, knowing full well it will be to small for me (reason I sold my previous copper), but I love the look/design. Sill not delivered.

    99% I will move it on as wearing 44-47mm watches I fear I won’t get on with it.


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    Yeah, delivered today. I like it a lot, but the GMT function is still to prove itself. Not a true GMT, and the small hand and hour markings count against it in that practical sense but let's be honest, we buy Ming because we like the aesthetics as much as the readability. With wear I'm sure it'll not become a problem.

    Two of my favourite watches are 45 and 45.5mm so this is obviously smaller but I don't feel it too little.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scwazrh View Post
    Is that strap leather or rubber ? I’ve the same model but still on the red it came with .I fancy a change and yours looks great
    It’s available from Ming - exactly the same material as the burgundy it came with and colour is dark blue. I got it off a forum member here.

    https://www.ming.watch/products/20mm...-blue-rubber-2

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    £270….wow!

    Quote Originally Posted by gaurav_tzuk View Post
    It’s available from Ming - exactly the same material as the burgundy it came with and colour is dark blue. I got it off a forum member here.

    https://www.ming.watch/products/20mm...-blue-rubber-2

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    Appreciate the reply. I will see when it arrives and see if it’s for me.


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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    £270….wow!
    Plus tax and vat for us Irish residents makes it over €400 for a strap.Very pricey.

    Does anyone know of a good quality 3rd party straps for Ming ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by scwazrh View Post
    Plus tax and vat for us Irish residents makes it over €400 for a strap.Very pricey.

    Does anyone know of a good quality 3rd party straps for Ming ?
    Try delugs

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    I've not got a photo of mine currently, will organise and get something over the Bank holiday!

    I got a 37.05 after a year plus of waiting hahaha

    Olloydy

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    Good shout, they seem to be around the $95 mark and they'll be top quality.

    Quote Originally Posted by crazyp View Post
    Try delugs

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