Ming 19.05

[gaurav_tzuk]

I know there are a few Ming owners here, anyone submitted the form to order this and managed to get an allocation ? The case back is gorgeous !

[crazyp]

Pretty much same as the 1902 caseback wise. It manages to achieve a different look to the other 19 series watches, but I prefer the gradient dials of the older watches. Makes them more distinct and interesting.

What I find odd - the 1901 and 1902 were available as production series and were not sold out until Ming decided not to make more. Make something limited and they fly within minutes. I guess more recognition means people now willing to pay the higher end (fully justified, they are significantly better watches).

[gcleminson]

The blurb said these have the same graduated view going on albeit it less obvious than the previous versions, however none of the launch pics managed to show that off & the dial looked completely opaque. I really like this one, but not £9k like.

[ddm27]

Way prefer my 19.02.

This did, however, prompt me to order the bracelet for it!

[crazyp]

The blurb said these have the same graduated view going on albeit it less obvious than the previous versions, however none of the launch pics managed to show that off & the dial looked completely opaque. I really like this one, but not £9k like.

The high cost is because of the hand finishing of the movement. Swiss elves cost $$$$!!!

On the dial - it's the same printing process, but I don't think it's a graduated view, it's an opaque dial according to monochrome - https://monochrome-watches.com/ming-...the-19-series/

[gaurav_tzuk]

Can’t remember the price of it but the 19.02 dial is a thing of beauty. Not sure where this one sits, while the case back is gorgeous I’m not quite sure about the price tag. At 3-5k it would have been tempting but I guess if they’re only making 15 then they can charge 10k a piece

Way prefer my 19.02.

This did, however, prompt me to order the bracelet for it!

[crazyp]

Can’t remember the price of it but the 19.02 dial is a thing of beauty. Not sure where this one sits, while the case back is gorgeous I’m not quite sure about the price tag. At 3-5k it would have been tempting but I guess if they’re only making 15 then they can charge 10k a piece

1902 was close to the price of this release - the WT complication, plus same hand finishing makes up the price.

I’ll stress again on the cost of hand finishing - Swiss labour is not cheap. There are not many watch brands offering with a degree of hand finishing under 10k. The few I know are more tiny independents and small runs.

I did ask about having hand finishing on my 1901. Just not worth it (especially as a one off). Worth having? If included definitely noticeable over a full machine finished movement. Probably not far from Geneva Seal finishing. But still levels below say ALS. But again, different price brackets.


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