Introducing the Limited-edition MING 37.02 Monolith: The Elegance of Stealth Manifested

MING, an independent Malaysian brand has published yet another chapter in its chronicle, this time with the launch of the limited-edition 37.02 Monolith. It may seem dark, almost stealthy, but that’s the trick of light it plays with its matte black dial and brushed anthracite DLC-coated stainless steel case. The darker hues are deliberate, they absorb light rather than reflecting it, and thereby gives a leaner and subtly smaller appearance.

The magic continues even in the darkest hours, thanks to the hour and minute hands, finished with blue-emitting Super-LumiNova X1 inserts for contrast. The only branding you’d find here is the subtle ‘MING’ at 6 o’clock, maintaining the timepiece’s minimalist design ethos.

In the engine room of the 37.02 Monolith ticks a customised version of the Sellita SW300-1, an automatic movement that promises a reliable 45-hour power reserve and runs at a frequency of 28,800vph. With its skeletonised anthracite bridges, plates, and rotor, the Monolith is more than ready for a tropical escapade.

While MING is known for limited production runs, the 37.02 Monolith comes with a twist. It changes course from MING’s earlier trend of keeping watches in stock and ready to ship. This model is marketed as a “rarer variant” with an annual production limited to just 100 pieces, thereby making it an ever so special addition to any watch connoisseur’s collection.