Credits: Article and images by Martin Green @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2023/08/07/ming-37-05-series-2-the-moon-plays-among-the-stars-at-night/
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Humble beginnings make for a smart choice
For the movement, Ming made a very interesting choice, opting for the Sellita SW288-1. This is a caliber based on the popular SW200 automatic with the addition of a moon phase complication. While a capable movement, its downside is a relatively low power reserve of around 40 hours and it is fairly mainstream. That’s why Ming completely overhauled the movement, passionately skeletonizing it and applying contrasting finishes aligning with the front of the watch.
Ming 37.05 Series 2 movement
Ming also played with colors to create an increased sense of depth, with a rhodium plating on the bridge holding the going train, which goes nicely with its brushed finish, and a dark matte coating on the other bridges. Now you have an exotic-looking movement that is reliable, precise, and easy to service.
Ming 37.05 Series 2 on the wrist
This strategy also allows Ming to keep the price in a pleasant region compared to what the 37.05 Series 2 has to offer. For CHF 4,950, you get a watch with a thoroughly thought-out design, a generous dose of original character, and a fun execution on one of the industry’s oldest complications: the moon phase.
Ming 37.05 Series 2 lume
The watch is both easy to use, its mainstream movement also offers reliability and precision, and its modest origins are cleverly counteracted by redesigning all the bridges and giving them a unique finish. This way, you get the best of both worlds.
While a power reserve of around 40 hours is on the modest side, this is the only downside of what is a very enticing moon phase watch limited to just 500 pieces. I say just, because the demand is much higher and, unfortunately, it has already sold out.
Ming 37.05 Series 2 on the wrist
For more information, please visit www.ming.watch/products/ming-37-05-series-2
Quick Facts Ming 37.05 Series 2
Functions: Hours, minutes, date, moon phase
Case: 38 x 11.9 mm, 316L stainless steel
Movement: manual winding caliber Sellita for Ming SW288.M1, 38-hour power reserve, 28,800 vph/4Hz
Limitation: 500 pieces, sold out
Price: 4,950 Swiss francs
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Credits: Article and images by Martin Green @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2023/08/07/ming-37-05-series-2-the-moon-plays-among-the-stars-at-night/
