MING 20.01 Series 5 (In-stock - Ships Now)

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MING 20.01 Series 5: The Topology of Science Fiction

The level of detail in science fiction art and visuals never ceases to amaze us – imaginingstructures that don’t exist, for applications that are equally fictional and invented requiressome serious creative thinking. It would be impossible not to take inspiration from thesethings at a deep subconscious level. The teleporting, deflecting, planet-destroying kind.

Outside a Hollywood or animation studio however, materials and construction for this kindof thing are equally imaginary and probably impossible with today’s technology. A fact that was reinforced when Ming Thein (MT) created a dial that looks like an object the entire plot of a science fiction film might revolve around, both figuratively and literally.A dial this unique requires an appropriately special watch and naturally we looked to our20.01 series of chronographs which has served as the launch platform for our mostsignificant dial innovations to date.

The MING 20.01 Series 5, continues this tradition with what is probably theindustry’s first dial that is laser milled from a single block of metal to create complex radial strakes that have interlocking surface contours in both vertical and horizontal planes.

This micromachined dial is then vapor coated an intense blue and subjected to anotherround of lasering to selectively remove coating from the top of the strakes, leaving baretitanium with a stonewashed texture. And if machining such fine contours and applyingmultiple colours and finishes was not difficult enough, MT decided to do all of this from asingle block of titanium.

Completing the 20.01 Series 5 is the AgenGraphe by Agenhor - one of the most significant and sophisticated chronograph movements available today. It contains many advanced and unique features such as a central chronograph core; Agenhor’s proprietary backlash-free gears; proprietary horizontal clutch mechanism; instantaneous jumping minutes; snail reset cams; and proprietary regulation mechanism. It is presented here in a unique configuration to MING: manual wind, with 5N rose gold coated bridges, and polished anglage. A hard winding stop also gives tangible feedback once the mainspring is fully charged.

All of this is housed in a hybrid 20-series case - the bezel, ‘flying blade’ lugs, caseback, and crown are in stainless steel; pushers are titanium and coloured to match the dial, and the caseband is in DLC titanium for contrast. Sized at 41.5x14.2mm to accommodate theAgenGraphe, it also provides the necessary space required to truly appreciate the dial. Avariety of finishes and short lugs also ensure the watch wears and looks comfortable on avariety of wrist sizes.

The top sapphire crystal carries the indices and chronograph scales, which are laser etched and filled with our proprietary MING Polar White luminous material (which is one of, if not the only, material that glows pure white), while the hands have blue emission Super-LumiNova X1 for ideal contrast. The 20.01 Series 5 is completed with a dark blue alcantara strap and a black FKM rubber strap fitted with our flying blade tuck buckle.

Key Details

• Functions:
  • Hours and minutes
  • Central chronograph with seconds and 60-minute counter
  • Instantaneous jumping minutes
• Case, dial & hands:
  • 41.5mm diameter, 14.2mm thickness
  • Hybrid case with 34 parts, 4 different finishes, and ‘flying blade’ lugs
  • Bezel, lugs and caseback in stainless steel
  • DLC coated titanium core
  • Colour matched pushers in titanium
  • Domed sapphire crystal front and rear, with double-sided antireflective
    coating
  • Indices and scales in MING Polar White
  • Complex laser milled titanium dial, two tone finish with blue CVD and silver matte-polished surfaces
  • Hands with Super-LumiNova X1
  • 50m water resistance
  • 22mm lug width
    
• Movement:
  • Agenhor for MING AgenGraphe Cal. 6361.M1
  • 34mm diameter, 5.35mm thickness
  • Central chronograph with proprietary Agenhor coupling mechanism,
    regulator and upgraded clutch
  • Manual winding into twin skeletonized barrels with hard winding stop
  • 5N rose gold coated bridges with polished anglage
  • ~55h power reserve at full wind
  • Movement adjusted to six positions
    
• Straps:
  • Dark blue alcantara strap
  • Black FKM rubber strap
  • 22mm width, curved bars with quick release
  • Fitted with ‘flying blade’ tuck buckle in steel
    
• 2-year warranty against defects
• 1 complimentary service within the first 5 years of ownership
• Pricing and availability
• Edition of 25 watches
• MING continually aims to improve product where possible to improve aesthetics and functionality; to this end we reserve the right to make minor changes prior to final delivery

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