Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The New MING 20.01 Series 3 with a Fused Borosilicate Dial and an Agengraphe Movement
Instantly recognisable as a Ming creation, the brand´s new model with a central chronograph is as luminous as ever.
Founded in 2017 by a group of enthusiasts led by Ming Thein, the Swiss-Malay watch company MING has evolved from a small horological venture into one of the most intriguing independent watchmakers of our time. In 2021, MING introduced the Special Projects Cave, an initiative to foster customer involvement in creating experimental watches while advancing new technologies. This initiative has already yielded impressive results, drawing significant attention with creations like the MING 20. 11 Mosaic and the LW.01– the world’s lightest mechanical watch, weighing just 8.8 grams. The latest release from this R&D lab is the MING 20.01 Series 3, which showcases a unique dial and is powered by a customised version of the Agenhor Agengraphe movement.
The new MING 20.01 Series 3 case retains the design language introduced with the 20-series, first seen with the launch of the 20.01 Concept Chronograph. Measuring 41.5mm in diameter and 14.2mm thick, this latest Special Projects Cave release features a case crafted from rose gold. The bezel, signature short, sharply curved lugs, caseback, and chronograph pushers are all fashioned from gold, while the recessed caseband contrasts with DLC-coated titanium. The case exhibits four different finishes; its rigid construction ensures a water resistance of 50 meters.
The dial is made of borosilicate (borosilicate glass is what most expensive food containers are made of, exploiting the non-toxic nature, durability, chemical resistance, and thermal stability of the material) using a high-energy laser in the process with 600 cavities arranged in a circular vortex-like pattern, which are hand-filled with a Super-LumiNova X1 mix. The inner surface of the sapphire crystal is etched with luminous hour indices and a minute track, accompanied by a pulsometer scale near the edge. The centrally mounted luminous hands for hours and minutes and two chronograph hands for the elapsed minutes (jumps instantaneously) and seconds adhere to MING’s distinctive aesthetic, standing out clearly against the unique backdrop of the dial.
The new MING 20.01 Series 3 is powered by the same Agenhor-designed Agengraphe Cal. 6361.M1, as found in the 20.01 Series 2, with a fresh finish featuring rose-gold-coated plates and bridges, visible through the sapphire caseback. This manual-wind movement is a more streamlined version of the original Agengraphe with three central chronograph hands and two peripheral hands for the time. A similar approach, with just the four hands mounted on the centre axis – a minute hand, an hour hand, and two additional chronograph hands for the seconds and minutes, was used by H. Moser & Cie. for its Streamliner Flyback Chronograph. In that case, the HMC 902 calibre, also developed by Agenhor, retained its automatic winding mechanism. The MING 20.01 Series 3 calibre 6361.M1 offers a power reserve of 55 hours, and the movement, which includes Agenhor’s proprietary coupling mechanism, regulator, and upgraded clutch, is adjusted to six positions.
The MING 20.01 Series 3 has an anthracite goat leather strap featuring an Alcantara lining, expertly crafted by Jean Rousseau Paris. It is secured with a rose gold ‘flying blade’ buckle, which includes micro-adjustment for a perfect fit. This Special Projects Cave timepiece is a limited edition of just 20 pieces, priced at CHF 43,500. A 30% deposit is required at the time of order, with the balance due upon delivery, which is expected to begin in October 2024.
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