Introduction
Having taken the independent watchmaking scene by storm, MING watches have become some of the most sought-after timepieces on the market, and the 17.09 is no exception. Launched in 2022 as the last watch within the 17 series, it boasted two variants, one with a blue dial and one with a burgundy dial, of which we have the blue here. Made of stainless steel and boasting a 38mm x 10mm stainless steel case, the 17.09 features MING’s distinctive construction with a gently domed bezel and discreet Oriental flourishes that hint at it Malaysian DNA in the form of its flared pagoda lugs – a central tenant of MING's now-famed aesthetic. With a polished bezel and lug hoods, the 17.09's mid-case provides a strong contrast through a satin finish that runs parallel to the case. As nicely made as the 17.09’s case is, it is no surprise that its dial is the star of the show, however, with a two-piece dial construction where a fine Clous-de-Paris pattern in the center is contrasted by a circular brushed outer portion, which reflects the contrast we see in the 17.09’s case. Furthermore, the dial is free on any indices. Instead, Super-LumiNova is laid into etched channels on the underside of the sapphire crystal which gives the appearance of a floating minute track over the dial, giving the 17.09’s display a truly three-dimensional design that is entirely beautiful.
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Grade
M 9.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers
Est. value range
$3,000 – $5,000
The Details
Brand
Ming
Dimensions
38mm x 10mm
Model
17.09 Blue
Movement
Automatic cal. 330.M1
Reference
17.09
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
2022
Condition
Like-New
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, box and papers
Dial Color
Blue
THE DIAL
With a blue two-piece and a floating minute-track that is etched into the underside of its sapphire crystal, the 17.09's display is three-dimensional in just about every metric possible, which makes for an incredibly unique experience on the wrist.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Boasting a 38mm diameter and standing just 10mm tall, the 17.09 is an exceptionally comfortable watch, with its pagoda lugs curving down the watch and allowing the strap to follow their path and effortlessly wrap around the wrist.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in like new condition with little to no wear.
Our Perspective
A fitting farewell to one of MING's best-known and most-loved offerings, this variant of the 17.09 combined all of MING's best pieces of design into one attractive package that is hard not to appreciate for its uniqueness, style and comfortable fit.
Eric Ku
Co-founder
