Summary
Celebrate MING’s 8th anniversary with the 57.04 Iris, a 40mm destro monopusher chronograph featuring Art Deco-inspired stepped lugs and a shifting turquoise-to-purple dial. A milestone in MING’s fifth-generation design, it combines precision engineering with bold aesthetics.
August 2025 marks MING’s 8th anniversary. Over the years, the brand has produced:
- 15,000 watches
- 8,000 collectors and friends
- 75+ references
- 3 design languages
- 2 GPHG awards
The MING 57.04 Iris defines the next chapter: a destro monopusher chronograph with bold Art Deco-inspired design and a dial that shifts color like an iris. For more on the brand’s previous watches, check out the MING watch collection guide.
Fifth-Generation Design
MING’s design evolution:
- First generation – experimental.
- Second generation – ornate hollow lugs.
- Third generation – clean monobloc cases.
- Fourth generation – skipped for superstition.
- Fifth generation – modern Art Deco, sculptural and bold.
The stepped lugs of the 57.04 Iris are composed of nine pieces, polished on top and satin-brushed on the sides, inspired by architectural design principles. Learn more about similar design philosophies at WatchPro.
Case & Proportions
- Stainless steel, 40mm diameter
- 47.8mm lug-to-lug
- Alternating polished and brushed facets
- 100m water resistance
- Laser-cut indices with MING Polar White lume for night legibility
It wears powerfully but remains comfortable for daily use, making it suitable for collectors who appreciate both aesthetics and functionality.
Movement: Destro Monopusher
- Caliber: Sellita for MING SW562.M1 (Sellita official site)
- Hand-wound, monopusher chronograph
- Central seconds, 30-min counter at 6 o’clock
- Destro layout: crown and pusher on the left
- 4N coated three-quarter plate with anthracite finish
Timing and winding are precise, tactile, and practical. Learn more about hand-wound movements in our watch mechanics guide.
Dial: Why “Iris”?
- Deeply dished, fluted structure
- Floating indices on the crystal
- Sandwich-style minute counter with lume
- Multiphasic coated brass base, shifts from turquoise to purple
The dial is dynamic, alive, and engaging—like the human iris. MING’s use of a color-shifting dial mirrors techniques discussed on Hodinkee.
Collector’s Perspective
For existing MING collectors, the Iris is special:
- First destro reference
- First monopusher chronograph
- Debut of fifth-generation design language
It’s more than a watch—it’s a milestone.
FAQ
Q1: What makes the MING 57.04 Iris unique?
A1: It’s a destro monopusher chronograph with a shifting iris-like dial and fifth-generation design language.
Q2: What is the case size?
A2: 40mm diameter, 47.8mm lug-to-lug, stainless steel with polished and brushed facets.
Q3: Which movement powers the Iris?
A3: The hand-wound Sellita for MING SW562.M1 with central seconds and a 30-minute counter (Sellita).
Q4: Is it water-resistant?
A4: Yes, 100 meters.
