{"product_id":"ming-57-04-phoenix-polymesh","title":"MING 57.04 Phoenix - Polymesh","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QcsUad BDJ8fb BLojaf sMVRZe hCXDsb wneUed\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"usGWQd\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"KkbLmb\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_a2c82d9fe2db3ece\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMING 57.04 Phoenix – Polymesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA monopusher chronograph that you might not even mistake for a chronograph at first glance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MING 57.04 Phoenix follows the highly colorful Iris model, but interprets the same concept in a much more restrained way. At first glance, it appears almost monochromatic; only upon closer inspection and a change in light do colored reflections begin to appear beneath the deeply sculpted gray dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Phoenix is also a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edestro monopusher chronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – both the crown and the single chronograph pusher are positioned on the left side of the case. This unusual solution emphasizes the watch's asymmetry while keeping the right side of the case perfectly clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dial with multiple levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial is one of the Phoenix's greatest strengths. MING works here with depth, shadow, negative relief, and several different surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deeply recessed gray upper section features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eradial cutouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through which the base plate below is visible. This plate has received a special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emultiphasic coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that changes color according to the incident light and viewing angle. The Phoenix thus appears discreetly gray most of the time, but as the wrist moves, surprising flashes of color emerge from within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three-dimensional character continues with the redesigned, sandwich-construction chronograph sub-dial. Luminescence is an integral part of the design – MING combines its own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolar White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Super-LumiNova X1, and luminescent elements can also be found on the diamond-cut hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne button is enough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Phoenix is a mechanical chronograph controlled by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle button\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Starting, stopping, and resetting the chronograph are performed sequentially via the single controller integrated on the left side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, there is a hand-wound caliber specifically configured for MING: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSellita for MING SW562.M1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The movement offers approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 hours of power reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and, for the Phoenix, has been given a striking anthracite three-quarter plate that visually ties into the darker character of the dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe the manual wind makes perfect sense here. The large crown offers pleasant mechanical contact with the movement while allowing an unobstructed view of the caliber through the sapphire caseback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA case worth a closer look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel case has a diameter of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a height of 11.85 mm, and a lug-to-lug distance of 47.8 mm. Its design is a modern interpretation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Deco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but far more interesting than the dimensions themselves is the construction method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive stepped lugs are composed of several separate parts – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etheir construction alone requires nine components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This allowed MING to create very sharp transitions between the polished and brushed surfaces that would not be achievable with a conventionally manufactured case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire crystals are found on both the front and back, both featuring a double-sided anti-reflective coating. Despite the complex case construction and the monopusher chronograph, the Phoenix offers a very practical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100-meter water resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolymesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variant is delivered on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20mm titanium MING Polymesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bracelet, which visually resembles a finely woven metal strap and perfectly complements the technical architecture of the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of titanium and the Polymesh construction gives the Phoenix a completely different character than a classic leather or rubber strap – the watch feels more modern and technical, while also creating a nearly seamless connection between the case structure and the bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy would you want a MING 57.04 Phoenix?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the Phoenix is not a chronograph that tries to show its complication using the usual pair of buttons and a classic dial with three sub-dials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMING has taken a monopusher chronograph and completely translated it into its own design language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The color-changing base plate peeking through the radial cutouts, the three-dimensional dial, the left-hand operation, the hand-wound movement, and the nine-piece lug construction create a watch where it makes sense to explore the details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that is exactly what makes the Phoenix a typical MING: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean at first glance, surprisingly complex at the second.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 mm, height 11.85 mm, Lug-to-lug: 47.8 mm, stainless steel, combination of polishing and brushing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal\u003c\/strong\u003e: sapphire, double-sided anti-reflective coating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDial: \u003c\/b\u003egray\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super-LumiNova X1 + MING Polar White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sellita for MING SW562.M1, hand-wound. Power reserve up to approx. 60 hours. Anthracite skeletonized bridges with contrasting rhodium and circular brushing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/b\u003e MING Polymesh, titanium, 20 mm lug width.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited edition: 200 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QcsUad BDJ8fb BLojaf sMVRZe hCXDsb wneUed\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"usGWQd\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"KkbLmb\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMING was founded in 2014 at an altitude of ten thousand meters – on board a plane heading home from a watch fair. Six frustrated collectors, including Ming Thein, agreed that the watch market had grown old and lacked a sense of discovery. This consensus led to the birth of the brand, which is now led by Ming Thein – a photographer, designer, business strategist, and above all, a passionate watch collector. Together with the founding team, he draws on more than eighty years of collective collecting experience, ranging from vintage classics to avant-garde experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMing Thein grew up in Kuala Lumpur and studied theoretical physics at Balliol College, Oxford, at the age of sixteen. Before devoting himself full-time to professional watch photography for leading Swiss brands, he held a number of senior management positions. MING does not manufacture watches in its own manufacture in the traditional sense, but collaborates with a select group of Swiss suppliers who handle component production, assembly, regulation, and testing. Finished pieces are then sent to Malaysia for final quality control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduction and assembly take place in Switzerland, while design, engineering, and final quality control take place in Malaysia. The brand's watchmaking partners include Agenhor, La Joux-Perret, and Sellita, as well as specialists outside the field such as Helfenstein Mechanik or Degrees of Freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual combination of aesthetics and technical craftsmanship has brought the brand numerous awards, including the Horological Revelation Prize at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2019 and the Sports Watch Prize at the GPHG 2024. For a brand without centuries of tradition behind it, this is a remarkable achievement and clear proof that there is still room for a different way of thinking in the world of independent watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MING","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":59310319567196,"sku":"MPS-WATCH-MING-57.04","price":239900.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5479\/2540\/files\/699c01a2b90ae292cc1eb76a_5704Phoenix_26_jpg.webp?v=1790685863","url":"https:\/\/www.infinitywatches.cz\/en\/products\/ming-57-04-phoenix-polymesh","provider":"INFINITY Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}