Following the success of the Ming 57.04 Iris earlier this year, Ming now returns with another bold innovation. However, this time it's the world’s first 3D-printed titanium bracelet-strap hybrid, Polymesh. The bracelet combines the flexibility of fabric with the cool, smooth feel of metal, as well as offers a new level of comfort and movement on the wrist.
Over a year in development, the Polymesh was conceived to unite the best characteristics of traditional leather, rubber, and metal bracelets. The result is a fully articulated structure made up of 1,693 interlocking subcomponents, printed in grade 5 titanium using additive manufacturing. Unlike conventional metal bracelets that rely on pins or screws, the Polymesh’s links are formed in a continuous closed loop, with even the articulated buckle and hinges produced in a single process.
Creating such a structure was only made possible through recent advances in 3D printing. Each bracelet requires several hours of sintering, layer by layer, to achieve its intricate geometry. Ming partnered with Sisma S.p.A. in Italy and ProMotion SA in Switzerland to meet the demanding tolerances of just 70 microns, while ensuring the process remained safe despite the explosive properties of fine titanium powder. After printing, the bracelet is hand-finished for smooth articulation and a silk-like touch.
The result is a hybrid that “wears like a strap and flows like fabric,” according to Ming. Designed to fit all 20mm-lug Ming watches, the Polymesh is compatible with wrist sizes from 152mm to 206mm. It features an integrated tuck buckle system and curved quick-release springbars for easy attachment. The bracelet will debut in grade 5 titanium, priced at CHF 1,500 (excluding taxes), with stainless steel and 22mm versions currently in development.
This article first appeared in WatchTime.com
Images: Courtesy Ming
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