prepare CHF 19.500 if you want the lightest ever mechanical watch
you can pre-order this masterpiece on October 27, and deliveries are estimated to start in late Q4 2024. introducing the ultralight ming lw.01
author’s take: the watch looks incredible and stands as a testament to horology and high-tech advancements in the industry. however, like many products whose main selling point is technological innovation, its greatest strength is also its potential weakness: being the 'world’s lightest mechanical watch'. this is indeed a fantastic selling point, but what happens if another visionary develops and markets an even lighter watch? would that even be possible?
the ming lw.01, developed by ming thein's brand, is recognized as the world's lightest mechanical watch.
weight and models: the manual-wound version weighs 8.8 grams, and the automatic version weighs 10.8 grams.
materials and design: constructed from a unique magnesium-aluminum-zinc-manganese alloy, the watch eliminates a traditional dial to reduce weight. instead, it features a gradient print on the crystal that conceals the movement.
the ming lw.01, developed by ming thein's brand, is recognized as the world's lightest mechanical watch.
weight and models: the manual-wound version weighs 8.8 grams, and the automatic version weighs 10.8 grams.
materials and design: constructed from a unique magnesium-aluminum-zinc-manganese alloy, the watch eliminates a traditional dial to reduce weight. instead, it features a gradient print on the crystal that conceals the movement.
movement: both versions use a modified eta 2000.m1 movement, specifically adapted by schwarz-etienne for ming.
development process: the watch resulted from a challenge to create a thin, lightweight watch, culminating after extensive testing and metallurgical experimentation over several years.
appearance: retains the traditional ming case shape and lugs, with printed hashes for five-minute intervals on the crystal.
innovation: the absence of a dial and the use of an interference pattern on the crystal are key design elements to minimize weight.
performance and features: despite its lightweight construction, the ming lw.01 maintains robustness and precision. it includes a power reserve of approximately 42 hours for the manual version and around 38 hours for the automatic.
