The MING 37.06 Royal Selangor is an 88-piece limited-edition watch created in collaboration with Malaysian pewter specialist Royal Selangor. Housed in a grade 2 titanium case, the timepiece features a hand-hammered pewter dial produced in Kuala Lumpur, giving each watch a unique texture and light-reflecting finish. Domed sapphire crystals, Super-LumiNova X1-coated hands, and a blue-grey goat leather strap by Jean Rousseau complement the contemporary design while highlighting the collaboration's focus on Malaysian craftsmanship.
Powering the watch is the Swiss-made Sellita SW300.M1 automatic movement, which delivers a 50-hour power reserve and is visible through the exhibition caseback. The MING 37.06 Royal Selangor also marks the brand's first locally assembled watch, with every example completed in Kuala Lumpur before being presented in a specially crafted hammered pewter display box by Royal Selangor. Limited to 88 pieces worldwide.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Artisanal Dial Design
- Hand-hammered pewter surfaces create distinctive visual identities for luxury watches, signaling room for material experimentation that blends craft heritage with collectible product differentiation.
- Localized Luxury Assembly
- Kuala Lumpur-based completion of the timepiece reflects a shift toward regional production narratives, where provenance and local expertise can become central value drivers in premium goods.
- Collaborative Collectible Releases
- Limited-edition partnerships between watchmakers and heritage craft specialists are expanding scarcity-based luxury models through culturally specific design and cross-brand storytelling.
Where This Applies
- Luxury Watches
- Mechanical watch brands are using uncommon materials, small production runs, and visible craftsmanship to strengthen exclusivity in a market shaped by collectors seeking originality.
- Heritage Craft
- Traditional pewter-making gains contemporary relevance when integrated into precision products, opening space for craft houses to participate in modern luxury ecosystems.
- Premium Accessories
- High-end straps, display boxes, and case materials show how supporting components can elevate product perception through tactile customization and artisanal finishing.
