MING Horologer 17.09 'Blue'

A rising star emerging from 2017, the independent watchmaker ‘Ming’ has crowned its attraction based on limited production drops with a unique aesthetic behind it. From a scientific guru to a designer and watchmaker, the founder’s success is a captivating journey for young enthusiasts finding their path within the deeply rooted heritage backdrop. Here we handle a 17.09 Blue from 2022 with minimal and reductionist form, curved lugs and a beveled case.

The visual appeal of the watch is predominantly built from its blue dial in subtle tones and variations cross the angle reflected by light, combining the sharp usage of Super Luminova to illuminate its alter ego under darkness - an unusual fusion between heritage form and sci-fi appeal. The blue guilloche dial contrasts the highly polished 316L stainless steel casing and stark navy strap by Jean Rousseau.

For a fraction of the cost in comparison to the usual suspects, this piece offers an alternative enjoyment to those who seek to merge the classic shape, futuristic look and durability all within solid pricing.