MING 57.04 Iris – Celebrating 8 Years With A Landmark Destro Chronograph

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.

August 2025 marks an important milestone for MING.

• 8 years in watchmaking

• Over 15,000 watches delivered

• More than 8,000 collectors worldwide

• 75+ references created

• 3 design languages explored

• 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

• First generation: Experimental. Finding design codes and identity.

• Second generation: Elaborate details with hollow flying blade lugs.

• Third generation: Monobloc simplicity and minimalism with ribbon surfacing.

• Fourth generation: Skipped, respecting Asian superstition.

• Fifth generation: Modern Art Deco. Strong lines, sculptural form, restrained ornamentation.

Case and Design

• Stainless steel, 40mm diameter, 47.8mm lug-to-lug

• 9-piece stepped lugs with polished tops and satin brushed sides

• Alternating polished and brushed facets for strong presence

• 100m water resistance for daily use

• Laser-cut indices with MING Polar White filling for visibility at night

Movement and Function

• Monopusher chronograph

• Sellita for MING Cal. SW562.M1

• Hand-winding, central seconds, 30-minute counter at 6 o’clock

• Destro configuration with crown and pusher on the left

• Large tactile crown and pusher for comfort

• Anthracite movement with 4N coated sculptural three-quarter plate

Dial and the “Iris” Effect

• Deeply dished and fluted dial

• Floating indices and luminous chronograph minute counter disc

• Multiphasic coating over machined brass

• Shifts between turquoise, purple, and blue

• Constantly changing colour inspired by the iris pattern

Why the MING 57.04 Iris Matters

• Marks 8 years of independent watchmaking

• Introduces the 5th-generation design language

• First-ever MING destro chronograph

• Combines bold design with practical wearability

Would you wear a watch that changes colour every time you move your wrist?

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Ming watches generally sell out almost as quickly as they are announced, which is a testimony to the international popularity of founder Ming Thein's designs.

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