Top 4 High-End Watches for Watch Enthusiasts This Summer

Welcome to Watch-Guy Watches, GQ’s monthly curation of high-end timepieces for watch enthusiasts. This June, we feature an independently produced chronograph with a futuristic design, a luxury sports watch, an American-made dress model, and a vibrant summer beauty.

Hrologer Ming stands out in the industry for its originality and creativity. Ming Thein, a photographer and student of physics and horology, leads a team known for their innovative microbrand watches. The new MING 20.01 Series 5 showcases their skills.

The Series 5 features a dial laser milled from a single block of metal, creating intricate radial strakes. The watch's design resembles looking into the inner workings of a musical instrument. Paired with a central-counter chronograph and a sophisticated movement by Agenhor, the watch is part of Ming's 20.01 series.

The dial undergoes laser coating in ocean-blue color and a unique texture process. Combined with a laser-etched crystal filled with luminous material, the result is a truly unique appearance.

The MING 20.01 Series 5 is powered by the AgenGraphe caliber from Agenhor, featuring a hand-wound central chronograph with jumping minutes and a horizontal clutch mechanism. The watch's visual appeal is enhanced by rose gold-coated bridges and intricate detailing.