Micro Tournament Round 2 Day 1: Ming Vs. Norqain
It is round two, you know the rules by now. Good luck to both brands.
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Watch enthusiast who insists on the next watch being the last.
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6.50” / 16.51 cm
This should be easy. Ming makes so many wonderfull and different movements, while Norqain hardly even makes their own.
Ming is def not my style, but I voted for it anyway. Nothing but respect.
A tough choice for me. Two very appealing brands.
This should be easy. Ming makes so many wonderfull and different movements, while Norqain hardly even makes their own.
Which movements does Ming make? I always thought they used ETA and Sellita movements modified by Schwartz Etienne, and that they were mostly known for their unique and interesting designs rather than their horological chops.
Which movements does Ming make? I always thought they used ETA and Sellita movements modified by Schwartz Etienne, and that they were mostly known for their unique and interesting designs rather than their horological chops.
You are right in that they do not make their movements. However, they have used movements other than the Sellita. Schwartz-Etienne's own
as well as some rare exotic chronograph movements
You are right in that they do not make their movements. However, they have used movements other than the Sellita. Schwartz-Etienne's own
as well as some rare exotic chronograph movements
Thanks for the reply, as I wasn't aware of this and had been under a mistaken impression about the brand. That LJP monopusher movement is very intriguing.
Thanks for the reply, as I wasn't aware of this and had been under a mistaken impression about the brand. That LJP monopusher movement is very intriguing.
I believe that is a movement designed by Flagollet, Halter and Journey as part of THA. As a result this is a very expensive Ming.
The movement was (I believe) used by Cartier, the CPCP Monopusher to be precise, and is now owned by Flagollet (De Bethune) who used it in the DB1 chronograph. It is probably a good one 😊
I believe that is a movement designed by Flagollet, Halter and Journey as part of THA. As a result this is a very expensive Ming.
The movement was (I believe) used by Cartier, the CPCP Monopusher to be precise, and is now owned by Flagollet (De Bethune) who used it in the DB1 chronograph. It is probably a good one 😊
That's pretty impressive company. I have a new found respect for Ming.
To me a microbrand should hit that sweet spot of design, specs, finishing, price. Ming is undeniably beautiful, but the price of the only watch they currently sell is $30k, which means it is something I could never own. Because of that, I vote Norqain. I want to vote for a watch I could actually acquire.
To me a microbrand should hit that sweet spot of design, specs, finishing, price. Ming is undeniably beautiful, but the price of the only watch they currently sell is $30k, which means it is something I could never own. Because of that, I vote Norqain. I want to vote for a watch I could actually acquire.
To be fair to Ming, they release watches in limited time windows or at a set amount. Most of their watches are much more reasonable, with some starting under $2k, but most in the $2k-$5k range.
Poll closed for this matchup. Congratulations to Ming.
This should be easy. Ming makes so many wonderfull and different movements, while Norqain hardly even makes their own.
They don't -- they source theirs from Kenissi, Tudor's manufacturer.