The sapphire dial has a metallized treatment that allows it to effectively turn into a mirror at certain angles — a feature present on most MING watches that the brand calls “inversion.”
The case is the same 38mm stainless steel case seen on other 37-series models, and is absurdly comfortable. It features the brand’s signature flared lugs and a thickness of 11.9mm — though 2 of those millimeters are accounted for by the domed sapphire crystals on either side of the watch.
As always, the Sellita movement powering the Lunatic features custom decoration exclusive to MING, with anthracite skeletonized bridges and circular rhodium brushing. MING paired the watch with the brand’s existing FKM rubber strap in white to amplify the futuristic, space-ready vibes. It’s also worth noting that MING’s rubber straps, especially when paired with the brand’s Tuck Buckle, like we have here, are among the most comfortable on the market.
Pricing and availability
The Lunatic is, in my opinion, the best moonphase watch MING has produced yet. Its sci-fi vibes are insanely cool, and the multilayer, multicolored lume treatment is both unique and visually mesmerizing.
But it won’t be easy to get a hold of. While the hype around MING’s watches has cooled in recent years, the 37.05 Lunatic will likely disappear from the market quickly. The brand is only making 100 examples of the watch, and then it will never be produced again. It’s priced at CHF 5,250, which, as of this writing, converts to about $6,600.