Ming 57.05 Comet: A Fresh Take on Worldtime with Smart DST Handling

Introducing the Ming 57.05 Comet

Worldtimers are a favorite among frequent flyers, but the bi-annual shift of daylight saving time (DST) can disrupt their simple city-ring logic. The new Ming 57.05 Comet, from independent watchmaker Ming, addresses this with a clever, patent-pending bezel system. Named after the de Havilland Comet, the first commercial jet airliner, this watch marks Ming's ninth anniversary and brings worldtime functionality to its fifth-generation design language.

A Practical Solution to DST

The 57.05 Comet features a two-part bezel: a fixed inner ring lists cities that do not observe DST, while a rotating outer ring holds those that do. A single click moves the DST-affected cities forward by one hour, aligning them with the 24-hour scale. A spring-loaded ball and recesses lock the bezel in place, and an aperture at 9 o'clock shows the current setting—silver for standard time, red for DST. This intuitive mechanism saves you from mental math when crossing time zones.

Design and Dial Details

The 40mm 316L stainless steel case, with its signature triple-stepped lugs (nine components each), is water-resistant to 100 meters. The dial is a visual treat: overlapping raster structures create an animated 'Comet Tail' effect that shifts as hours pass. The 24-hour ring is blue and black for day/night, with Super-LumiNova X1 glowing blue for daytime and orange for nighttime. The hands emit blue light, and the DST indicator glows red when active. A box-shaped sapphire crystal, laser-engraved and filled with Ming's Polar White lume, protects the dial.

Movement and Specifications

Powering the Comet is the Sellita for Ming calibre 330.M2, an automatic GMT movement with 25 jewels, a 28,800 vph frequency, and about 50 hours of power reserve. The movement is visible through a sapphire caseback, featuring skeletonised, anthracite-coated bridges. The watch comes on a cobalt-blue goat leather strap from Jean Rousseau Paris or an optional titanium Polymesh bracelet, both with quick-release spring bars.

Buying Tips and Authenticity

The Ming 57.05 Comet is a limited edition of 200 pieces, available from 27 August 2026 at 1:00 PM GMT via Ming and authorized retailers. Priced at CHF 6,950 on leather and CHF 7,950 on bracelet, it offers a unique blend of practicality and independent watchmaking flair. As with any limited release, beware of counterfeits—purchase only from official channels. For replica watch enthusiasts, this model's innovative DST feature and distinctive dial make it a standout addition to any collection.