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Offline pleasuresaurus

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #75 on: July 01, 2022, 02:14:15 PM »
17.03, 18.01, 17.09 side by side comparing against each others.



Thanks for the pictures bro...It shows a nice evolution of the Ming series.

Now I am "kancheong" for mine to arrive. Full payment made last week and until today not a peep from Ming. I sent an enquiry but no answers yet.  ???

Wah, MWF very powerful....2 hours after I say not a word from Ming I received an email saying DHL will send on Monday! Hooray!

Very der powderful indeed!  :Laughing_on_floor: At least monday blues wont be so bad next week la kan

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #76 on: July 01, 2022, 02:41:42 PM »
congrats @kesharoo bro  :thumbsup:

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #77 on: July 01, 2022, 02:45:53 PM »
now the next MING is 37.05.....

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #78 on: July 04, 2022, 09:35:39 AM »
Sudah sampai!

Yay!



Appears small at 38mm but very wearable. Thanks MING!

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #79 on: July 26, 2022, 10:41:53 AM »
Greetings hive mind, what do we think about this new 37.07 time limited release kambing soon?


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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #80 on: July 26, 2022, 04:13:54 PM »
Greetings hive mind, what do we think about this new 37.07 time limited release kambing soon?



I'm loving it!! Although would have preferred if it came with a leather strap instead and for 500CHF less  :Laughing_on_floor:

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #81 on: July 29, 2022, 10:24:15 AM »
Greetings hive mind, what do we think about this new 37.07 time limited release kambing soon?



I'm loving it!! Although would have preferred if it came with a leather strap instead and for 500CHF less  :Laughing_on_floor:


So anybody booked this fella today? Last chance tomorrow.....I am skipping this one.

Offline Cocas

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #82 on: July 29, 2022, 04:33:39 PM »
i give it a pass...

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #83 on: July 29, 2022, 10:33:37 PM »
I passed on it. Did anyone order?  ;D

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #84 on: July 30, 2022, 07:37:44 AM »
I did in fact..

Now that I see so many of you guys passed on it..it's no wonder that d booking process was relatively smooth..

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #85 on: July 30, 2022, 03:10:40 PM »
Reckon the fact that this was a time-limited order and that after lessons learnt from previous 17.09 release, they problem figured out a few things about smoothening the process. And likely learnt a lesson or 2 from Kurono as well.

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #86 on: September 04, 2022, 12:02:13 AM »
Reckon the fact that this was a time-limited order and that after lessons learnt from previous 17.09 release, they problem figured out a few things about smoothening the process. And likely learnt a lesson or 2 from Kurono as well.

I think it might not be just that. Could be the fact that people are starting to wisen up and realise that 50% upfront deposit with almost a years wait is damn ridiculous  ???

Also, sorry to bump an old thread but did anyone see the new 100pc limited edition 37.04 Monopusher Chrono released recently? Priced at CHF29.5k, works out to about RM135k before taxes. Thoughts on that??  :o

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #87 on: September 04, 2022, 01:55:37 PM »
That one seems more of a LE high horo piece that's targeted to the top tier collectors looks like. Their offerings seem to span quite a huge price range now, but steadily scaling up.

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« Reply #88 on: September 05, 2022, 11:00:30 PM »
That one seems more of a LE high horo piece that's targeted to the top tier collectors looks like. Their offerings seem to span quite a huge price range now, but steadily scaling up.

Yeah that seems like the case...although the Monopusher still seems insane to me. I know they're marketing it as high horo with the supposed Journe movement and all, but it feels like they're putting a Ferrari engine into a Toyota Camry if you get what I mean. Case finishing still very mediocre for the price paid and 100pc production feels like a cash grab. I think their 20.09 Tourbillon was a much cooler release in comparison...although I can't imagine what that one would have cost la  ;D

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #89 on: September 09, 2022, 07:20:03 PM »
At the end based upon their announcement, the Monopusher still seemed to have completely sold out. When you have international Billionaire fans like Kevin O'Leary, I guess there's a market..

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #90 on: September 09, 2022, 10:48:18 PM »
At the end based upon their announcement, the Monopusher still seemed to have completely sold out. When you have international Billionaire fans like Kevin O'Leary, I guess there's a market..

Not too sure about that. It was only registrations of interest. Let's see if all will follow thru and purchase  :D

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #91 on: September 15, 2022, 09:50:28 AM »
Just wonder if any Ming owners in the forum get lucky with the Ming special lucky draw held in early Sept....I know I didn't get any emails...If you did win, please share pics of your prize!

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #92 on: September 15, 2022, 11:58:59 AM »
Patiently waiting on my goodies to arrive, will post bila sampai  ;D

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #93 on: September 20, 2022, 12:35:03 PM »
I think Ming produce interesting watch in term of the new watch design, the movement layout, and limited production. These factors contribute to the price hike. 

Interestingly, there is industry people questioning Ming business model as well, ie you may refer to this video for more information (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69GtSalRGl8)

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #94 on: September 23, 2022, 09:55:14 AM »
Suda sampai!  :laugh:



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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #95 on: September 23, 2022, 11:43:08 AM »
Suda sampai!  :laugh:



Whoa that's a pretty nice kit! Enjoy  :Cheers:

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #96 on: September 23, 2022, 12:15:29 PM »
Suda sampai!  :laugh:



Very nice stash bro, congratulations.

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #97 on: September 23, 2022, 12:27:01 PM »
Suda sampai!  :laugh:



Let us know your opinion on the new Ming buckle, the new buckle design is well structured to prevent any damage on the strap.

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #98 on: September 24, 2022, 10:00:04 AM »
Thanks guys 

@hong999: tbh honest I haven't had time to fiddle with the straps n buckles much, but doesn't really look all that different from what I'm used to. I don't think it's going to protect from wear n tear by putting on n taking off the strap, but I'll keep n eye on it n update if I notice any improved longevity

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Re: How on earth the Ming watch is getting so expensive?
« Reply #99 on: October 22, 2022, 08:17:54 AM »
To be fair , i think Ming watches are beautiful and a lot of work have been put on it in last couple of years. And of course there only produce a small number