Ming 17.06

Ming 17.06 Slate

Bursting onto the scene in 2017, Ming has become one of the hottest watch brands in the world. Founded and fully funded by a group of 6 enthusiasts, Ming has built their business model on limited production ‘drops’ whereby it has quickly become the case that their watches sell out almost instantly, and become highly sought-after on the open market, much like this 17.06 Slate. Launched in 2019, the Ming 17.06 features “clean and restrained modern forms” as Ming puts it. Featuring several textures and layers alongside MING’s signature use of Super LumiNova atop its raised chapter ring and Arabic numerals, the 17.06 Slate’s etched anthracite-colored dial is visually intriguing and indicative of MING’s design language. With its variety of textures, the 17.06’s eponymous slate dial creates a gorgeous visual juxtaposition between its polished 316L stainless steel case and pagoda-style lugs and its satin-finished crown, thus allowing the 17.06’s variety of finishes to play off one another. Powered by the quintessential workhorse movement, the ETA 2824-2, MING have modified the movement so that if boasts two crown positions and comes regulated in five different positions.