Introduction
Since its founding in 2017, MING has established itself as one of the most innovative names in contemporary independent watchmaking. Led by photographer and designer Ming Thein, the brand has earned an international following by combining distinctive minimalist aesthetics with thoughtful engineering and high-quality Swiss manufacturing. While early MING watches focused on elegant everyday wear, the introduction of the brand's dive watches demonstrated that its unmistakable design language could be successfully adapted to the demands of a serious professional tool watch.
Introduced in 2025, the MING 37.09 Uni builds upon the acclaimed 37.09 Bluefin with a striking new aesthetic inspired by the Japanese delicacy uni, or sea urchin. The black DLC-coated case echoes the creature's distinctive spines, while vibrant orange accents reference its prized interior. Retaining the impressive 600-metre water resistance, internal rotating sapphire timing bezel and compact proportions of the original Bluefin, the Uni offers a unique interpretation of the modern dive watch. Limited to just 150 examples for 2025, it represents one of MING's most exclusive and technically accomplished creations.
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Grade
M 9.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and papers
Est. value range
$4,000 – $6,000
The Details
Brand
Ming
Dimensions
38mm × 12.8mm
Model
Uni
Movement
Automatic customised Sellita SW300-1
Reference
37.09
Bracelet
Black FKM rubber strap
Year
2025Black DLC-coated stainless steel
Condition
Like new
Material
Black DLC-coated stainless steel
Included
Box and papers
Dial Color
Black
THE DIAL
Rather than employing a conventional dial, the 37.09 Uni displays its luminous hour markers beneath the upper sapphire crystal, creating remarkable depth and clarity. An internally rotating sapphire dive bezel with vivid orange highlights reinforces the watch's distinctive identity.
THE CONSTRUCTION
The compact 38mm case is crafted from stainless steel and finished with a durable black DLC coating, delivering exceptional resilience while maintaining MING's refined proportions. Twin screw-down crowns control the movement and internal rotating dive bezel, contributing to an impressive 600-metre water resistance.
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 overall like-new condition. The dlc-coated case shows only light signs of wear or handling. Comes with box and papers.
Our Perspective
The 37.09 Uni demonstrates that modern dive watches need not follow convention to be genuinely capable. Combining thoughtful engineering with MING's unmistakable design language, it offers collectors something increasingly rare: a professional-grade tool watch that looks unlike anything else on the market. With production limited to just 150 pieces for 2025, it is also one of the brand's most exclusive contemporary releases.
Justin Gruenberg
Co-founder
