Independent watchmaker Ming continues to push the boundaries of material innovation with the launch of the 37.06 Royal Selangor, a limited-edition timepiece featuring a hand-hammered pewter dial—an uncommon material in contemporary watchmaking. Developed in collaboration with Royal Selangor, the celebrated Malaysian pewter manufacturer with over 140 years of expertise, the watch transforms a material traditionally associated with decorative craftsmanship into the focal point of a modern mechanical timepiece.
Limited to just 88 pieces, the 37.06 Royal Selangor blends artisanal metalworking with Ming’s distinctive minimalist design language. The collaboration also marks a significant milestone for the independent watchmaker, as the entire production run will be assembled in Kuala Lumpur using dedicated manufacturing infrastructure created specifically for the project, underscoring the watch’s strong Malaysian identity.
A Hand-Hammered Pewter Dial
The star of the watch is undoubtedly its hand-hammered pewter dial, crafted in Kuala Lumpur. At dial scale, the tin-based alloy reveals a unique character, with a textured surface that reflects light differently from every angle. The result is a warm, organic appearance that contrasts with the cool, fully brushed Grade 2 titanium case while ensuring that no two dials look exactly alike. Markers engraved into the sapphire crystal are filled with Super-LumiNova X1, creating Ming’s signature floating display effect, while the hands receive the same luminous treatment for strong legibility in low-light conditions.
A Lightweight Titanium Case
The 37.06 Royal Selangor is housed in Ming’s familiar 37-series case, crafted from lightweight Grade 2 titanium. Measuring 38mm in diameter and 11.05mm thick, and weighing just 35.9 grams without the strap, the case offers a comfortable fit while providing 100 meters of water resistance. A sapphire crystal caseback engraved with the Ming and Royal Selangor wordmarks reveals the movement inside.
An Automatic Movement Made for Ming
Power comes from the Swiss-made Sellita SW300.M1 automatic caliber developed for Ming. The Sellita movement offers a power reserve of approximately 50 hours and features skeletonized, rhodium-plated bridges with brushed finishing over an anthracite-coated baseplate.
Limited to 88 pieces, the Ming 37.06 Royal Selangor is priced at CHF 5,000 before taxes. Each watch comes fitted with a blue-gray Jean Rousseau goatskin leather strap and is presented in a hand-hammered pewter box created by Royal Selangor. The watch will be available through Royal Selangor boutiques beginning July 30, 2026, while a limited allocation will go on sale through Ming on August 6, 2026.
This story first appeared on watchtime.com
Images: Courtesy Brand
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