MING 22.01 GMT Gilt - 38mm [NOS]

Overview 

The Ming 22.01 GMT Gilt is a masterclass in contrast and clarity — a travel watch that redefines what a dual-time complication can feel like on the wrist. Introduced in 2022 as part of Ming’s 22-series, it expands on the brand’s design language with newfound depth and purpose. As always with Ming, the case dimensions are deceptively refined: 38mm in diameter and just 10.7mm thick, offering exceptional wrist comfort and an elegance that belies its capability.

At the heart of the 22.01 is its dial — a warm, radiant gilt sapphire sandwich, with delicate gold tones that shimmer subtly beneath the top crystal layer. Depending on the light, it oscillates between bronze warmth and rich tobacco hues, giving the watch a quiet dynamism that rewards close attention. The laser-etched GMT indexes are filled with Super-LumiNova and float above the secondary layer, while the luminous central hands remain sharp and legible. The second timezone is tracked via a discreet 24-hour ring at the dial’s edge, offering practicality without visual clutter.

The case is rendered in grade 5 titanium with a brushed and polished finish, complete with Ming’s sculptural, flared lugs. Its svelte proportions make it an ideal companion for travel — visually distinctive yet discreet enough to wear across time zones and contexts. Inside beats the Sellita SW330-2, a reliable GMT movement chosen for its robustness and ease of service. The movement is hidden behind a solid caseback, in line with Ming’s design philosophy that the beauty lies in what you see and feel, not just what lies beneath.

A thoughtful detail: the included leather strap is handcrafted by Jean Rousseau and features Ming’s signature tuck-under clasp, keeping the silhouette slim and unbroken. The overall experience is considered, tactile, and refined — a hallmark of the brand’s quietly confident approach to independent watchmaking.

Limited in production and no longer available from Ming directly, the 22.01 GMT Gilt has become a collector’s piece in its own right. It speaks to those who value subtlety over status, function fused with form, and the kind of restrained creativity that continues to set Ming apart from the crowd. For those who journey across borders — physically or philosophically — this is a watch that always knows where it stands.

Specifications

Condition

New Old Stock, Unworn, Complete Original Set with Box and Papers September 2023.

Warranty

1 years warranty from SCW.