MING celebrates 8 years with the 57.04 Iris – a 40mm destro monopusher chronograph with a multiphasic dial shifting between turquoise, purple, and blue. Discover its 5th-generation Art Deco-inspired design, stepped lugs, and Sellita for MING Cal. SW562.M1 movement.
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8 years in watchmaking
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Over 15,000 watches delivered
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More than 8,000 collectors worldwide
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75+ references created
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3 design languages explored
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2 GPHG awards won
For this occasion, MING introduces the 57.04 Iris. This model debuts the 5th-generation design language and is also the brand’s first destro chronograph.
Generations of MING Design
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First generation: Experimental. Finding design codes and identity.
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Second generation: Elaborate details with hollow flying blade lugs.
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Third generation: Monobloc simplicity and minimalism with ribbon surfacing.
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Fourth generation: Skipped, respecting Asian superstition.
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Fifth generation: Modern Art Deco. Strong lines, sculptural form, restrained ornamentation.
Case and Design
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Stainless steel, 40mm diameter, 47.8mm lug-to-lug
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9-piece stepped lugs with polished tops and satin brushed sides
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Alternating polished and brushed facets for strong presence
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100m water resistance for daily use
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Laser-cut indices with MING Polar White filling for visibility at night
Movement and Function
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Monopusher chronograph
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Sellita for MING Cal. SW562.M1
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Hand-winding, central seconds, 30-minute counter at 6 o’clock
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Destro configuration with crown and pusher on the left
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Large tactile crown and pusher for comfort
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Anthracite movement with 4N coated sculptural three-quarter plate
Dial and the “Iris” Effect
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Deeply dished and fluted dial
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Floating indices and luminous chronograph minute counter disc
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Multiphasic coating over machined brass
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Shifts between turquoise, purple, and blue
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Constantly changing colour inspired by the iris pattern
Why the MING 57.04 Iris Matters
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Marks 8 years of independent watchmaking
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Introduces the 5th-generation design language
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First-ever MING destro chronograph
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Combines bold design with practical wearability
Would you wear a watch that changes colour every time you move your wrist?
