Category: MING

Owner review: Ming 17.09

When MING announced the new Ming 17.09 I actually was still in no-new-watch-for-at-least-a-year-mode. But the new offering was so attractive to me in terms of design and price that I reluctantly decided to try the annoying ordering procedure. But then – this was communicated from the start – I had to wait 12 months! You…
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07/07/2022
Owner Review: Ming 18.01 Diver – Promise of a Design Icon

If you think diver watch, you are most likely thinking Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster or, if you are on a budget, one of the many excellent options from Seiko. I very much doubt that you are thinking about the Ming 18.01 Diver. Ming is a young micro-brand, named after Ming Thein, one of its six…
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04/02/2021
R&R – Swiss Watchmaking Industry Predictions

Subscribe to the show on Google, Apple, Spotify and all other podcast players. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Rob and Alex discuss new watch releases and industry predictions. Topics We talk about Ming Watches and the value they represent to watch enthusiasts. We also get into the new Breitling AVI…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Ming 17.06 Copper

I bought the Ming 17.06 Copper on a whim. Well, I had heard a little about Ming, and knew that this was due to be released, but I logged on to the site about 24 hrs before I thought it was coming out and was surprised to see it had just been made available. The…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Ming 17.06 Monolith

My most charitable view about the Ming 17.06 Monolith: It’s a minimalist masterpiece with attention to detail you won’t find on any other watch in this price range. My most cynical view: It’s a boring, two-hand, time-only watch with a base level ETA movement. At $1500 the 17.06 Monolith offers the full Ming design language…
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11/08/2020