Pre-order now for delivery starting in April 2026
The MING LW.01 Manual redefines what an ultra-light mechanical watch can be, standing among the lightest mechanical wristwatches ever created. Weighing just 8.8 grams (watch head only), this 38mm luxury timepiece delivers true wearable proportions without sacrificing structural integrity or tactile satisfaction. Developed over several years, the LW.01 pushes advanced materials engineering to its limits, utilizing aerospace-grade AZ31 magnesium alloy for an extraordinary strength-to-weight ratio while preserving the cool touch and feel of metal. The reimagined case architecture integrates the dial and movement holder into a ribbed, ultra-thin structural component, reinforced by a rear support cage for maximum rigidity in an incredibly slim 6.5mm profile.
Pre-order now for delivery starting in April 2026
Every detail has been optimized for extreme lightness and durability, from the plasma electrolytic oxidation surface treatment for corrosion resistance to the use of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for reduced mass and high impact resilience. Even the screws, crown, and fixed lugs are engineered to minimize weight while maintaining reliability. Powered by a modified ETA 2000-based mechanical movement, the LW.01 offers refined simplicity with hours, minutes, and a running indicator, complemented by featherweight Alcantara and rubber straps. This is contemporary independent watchmaking at its most experimental: a high-performance, minimalist luxury mechanical watch engineered for collectors who appreciate innovation, exotic materials, and boundary-pushing horology.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Functions
- Hours
- Minutes
- Running indicator
Movement
- Modified ETA 2000.M1
Power reserve
~36h power reserve at full wind
Case
-38mm diameter, 6.5mm thickness
- PEO treated AZ31 magnesium alloy case and dial; crown in anodized aluminum; screws in PEEK composite
- Unique buttressed case construction with integral “dial”/movement holder
- 25m water resistance
- 20mm lug width with fixed bars
- Ultralight: 8.8g head, 0.6g buckle, strap from 1.2g
Dial & Hands
- Corning Gorilla Glass 6 crystal with hardening and antireflective treatment
- Pulse seconds running indicator
Strap
- 'Record’ single layer Alcantara strap by Jean Rousseau Paris, with signed AZ31 Magnesium buckle
- Two-tone double layer Alcantara strap by Jean Rousseau Paris, with signed Aluminum buckle
- Single layer natural rubber strap by Jean Rousseau Paris, with signed Aluminum buckle
Oster Jewelers is Your Authorized MING Retailer in Cherry Creek North Denver, Colorado.