Ace Jewelers Expands Its Curated Collection with Independent Watch Brand Horologer MING

• New Addition to the Collection: Ace Jewelers welcomes Horologer MING, the innovative independent watch brand, as its latest addition.

• Exclusive Retail Partnership: Ace Jewelers is only the second authorized retailer worldwide, joining their friends at Collective Horology (California, USA).

• Award-Winning Design & Innovation: MING’s blend of unique aesthetics, advanced materials, and mechanical ingenuity, has won the brand many accolades, including two prizes at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

Amsterdam, Netherlands – March 3rd, 2025 – Ace Jewelers proudly announces its partnership with Horologer MING, the innovative watch brand, highlighting a connection between the two that started 15 years ago, when Ming Thein, an established designer, photographer, business strategist and avid watch enthusiast purchased his first Speedmaster from Ace. Now, as the Founder of MING and a visionary in independent watchmaking, the relationship returns to Ace Jewelers—this time as a valued partner. The collaboration further solidifies Ace Jewelers' commitment to offering distinctive, highquality timepieces from some of the world’s most exciting independent brands. Ace Jewelers is honored to be only the second official retailer for MING worldwide—after Collective Horology in the United States—offering European collectors an exclusive opportunity to experience these extraordinary timepieces firsthand.

Elevating Independent Watchmaking: Ace Jewelers Welcomes MING

Ace Jewelers champions independent watchmaking, curating exceptional timepieces that embody innovation and exclusivity. MING, known for its distilled design and highly technical approach, now joins this distinguished lineup. Founded in 2017 by Ming Thein, an accomplished designer and photographer, MING has quickly gained international recognition for its distinct aesthetic and forwardthinking engineering. The addition of MING to Ace Jewelers' portfolio reflects a shared commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, and independent watchmaking.

Reflecting on this new partnership, Alon Ben Joseph, co-owner of Ace Jewelers, shared: “It is rare that I remember seeing a watch for the first time so vividly, but seeing a MING watch made all my senses go on fire. The clean, minimalistic, and contemporary design immediately resonated with me, and the case lugs reminded me of my passion for Asian art. Their unique fusion of design and high-end mechanics made an instant impression, and I immediately ordered one for myself. Flash forward to today, and after many engaging interactions with both co-founders, Ming Thein and Praneeth Rajsingh, I am even more in love with the brand. When they approached us at Ace Jewelers with their idea to work with ambassadors for retail, I was both ecstatic and honored. We are proud to be MING’s first retail partner in Europe.”

MING: The Intersection of Minimalism and Mechanical Ingenuity

MING is an independent watch brand founded by Ming Thein, an acclaimed designer, photographer, and strategist. Since 2017, MING has redefined watchmaking through avant-garde aesthetics and precision engineering. Guided by a philosophy of considered design, MING’s watches exploit the properties of light and materials to create a sense of depth and interaction. Each timepiece balances striking visuals with mechanical sophistication. MING pairs aesthetics with groundbreaking materials and mechanical innovation. Among its standout timepieces in the current collection are:

• 37.02 Minimalist – The first MING model developed entirely in-house at the brand’s Swiss facility, featuring the proprietary MING Polar White luminous material. It blends a reductivist design ethos with a striking sapphire dial and a refined 37-series stainless steel case for a distinctive yet understated presence.

• 37.09 Bluefin – Awarded the Sports Watch Prize at the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the Bluefin is MING’s answer to what a dive watch can look like whilst respecting the functional requirements on the genre. It has an innovative, unique, and luminous rotating sapphire dial that replaces a traditional dive bezel, and a pressure balanced case that allows for a 600m water resistance despite a display back and the relatively compact case dimensions of 38x12.8mm.

• 20.01 Series 3 – Featuring the world’s first fused borosilicate dial with 600 individually handfilled luminous voids and powered by the superlative AgenGraphe by Agenhor chronograph movement, this watch exemplifies the best of MING’s Special Projects Cave – an experimental division for developing new technologies, processes and design concepts independent of commercial constraints.

MING’s commitment to innovation and design excellence has garnered global recognition, including the Horological Revelation Prize at the 2019 GPHG (Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève) and the Sports Watch Prize at the 2024 GPHG.

Ming Thein, Founder & Chief Creative of MING, emphasized the significance of this European expansion:

We are pleased to expand our retail presence to Europe starting with Ace Jewelers—an established name known for its deep knowledge and appreciation of independent watchmaking. We believe they will offer an excellent in-person experience to collectors that represents our brand well. I personally have fond memories of buying my first Speedmaster at Ace nearly 15 years ago, which makes this partnership even more meaningful.”

Discover MING at Ace Jewelers

Visit Ace Jewelers’ boutique in Amsterdam or browse online to explore MING’s exclusive collection. By joining forces with MING, Ace continues to enhance its portfolio with rare, meticulously crafted watches that push the boundaries of design and engineering.

For more information, visit www.AceJewelers.com or experience MING in person at the Ace & Dik boutique in Amsterdam.