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Ming 17.09
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ming 17.09

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic GMT
Category
GMT
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ming 17.09 is the Ming 22.01 GMT — shared caliber (Sellita SW330-2) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Massena LAB 17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Black at $2,595 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Von Doren URÆD GMT is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW330-2) and Visually similar.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Von Doren URÆD GMT
Von Dorenmicro

URÆD GMT

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Farer ROCHÉ II
Farermicro
World Timer

ROCHÉ II

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Galvin Watch Company Loimu
Galvin Watch Companymicro

Loimu

6 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Awake Watches Son Mài
Awake Watchesmicro

Son Mài

25 variants
39mm·Automatic
$2,299MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
MeisterSinger Edition 24H
MeisterSingermicro

Edition 24H

Ref. 24H-SERIES
40mm·Automatic
$4,397MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Zelos Spearfish GMT
Zelosmicro

Spearfish GMT

4 variants · Spearfish
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$999MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Louis Erard Régulateur Louis Erard x GoS
Louis Erardmicro

Régulateur Louis Erard x GoS

 
39mm·Automatic
$5,287MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Clemence Watches THE MUNRO
Clemence Watchesmicro
MUNRO

THE MUNRO

 
37.5mm·Automatic·150m WR
$705MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Bamford of London Goodwoof x Bamford London Beagle Scout Snoopy Limited-Edition GMT
Bamford of Londonmicro

Goodwoof x Bamford London Beagle Scout Snoopy Limited-Edition GMT

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
HTD Watches Tennis
HTD Watchesmicro
37mm Miyota

Tennis

7 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$791MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
NIMA Watches NIMA Stage One GMT
NIMA Watchesmicro
Stage One

NIMA Stage One GMT

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$682MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer
Balticmicro
Worldtimer

Heures du Monde - Worldtimer

3 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Ming 22.01 GMT
Ming

22.01 GMT

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Ming 17.03 GMT
Ming

17.03 GMT

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Ming 17.03
Ming

17.03

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB05
Sartory Billard

SB05

2 variants
38.5mm·Manual
$15,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue

2 variants · Club
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,760MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Sartory Billard SB04-E Pietersite Platinum
Sartory Billard

SB04-E Pietersite Platinum

Ref. SB04E1PIE1
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,251MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Trilobe <span>Nuit Fantastique</span> Secret
Trilobe
Nuit

<span>Nuit Fantastique</span> Secret

 
38.5mm·Automatic
$16,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

 
39mm·Automatic
$15,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Trilobe Les Matinaux L'Heure Exquise, Bleue
Trilobe

Les Matinaux L'Heure Exquise, Bleue

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$15,360MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Grand Seiko Thailand Limited Edition: The Final Chapter (Hatsuhinode)
Grand Seiko
Heritage

Thailand Limited Edition: The Final Chapter (Hatsuhinode)

Ref. SBGA513
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$6,639MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Grand Seiko SBGM221
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGM221

3 variants
39.5mm·Automatic
$5,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Massena LAB 17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Black
Massena LAB

17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Black

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Massena LAB 17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Honey
Massena LAB

17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Honey

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
Yema

Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,117MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Premiere
Frederique Constant

Classics Premiere

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,609MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT GL03xx Series
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT GL03xx Series

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$905MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472

 
40mm·Automatic
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Glycine Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0310
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0310

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$905MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Sartory Billard SB04/S CARTOGRAPHY WATCHMAKERS UNITED
Sartory Billard

SB04/S CARTOGRAPHY WATCHMAKERS UNITED

 
37mm·Automatic
$4,403MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Junghans Meister Worldtimer
Junghans

Meister Worldtimer

4 variants
40.4mm·Automatic
$2,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Trilobe Trente-Deux
Trilobe

Trente-Deux

6 variants · Ref. 3201BS
39.5mm·Automatic
$22,680MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin (RD#3) "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 39mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin (RD#3) "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 39mm

2 variants · Royal Oak
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Patek Philippe Complications 4947
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 4947

Ref. 4947
38mm·Automatic
$57,890MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds
Garrick

S2 Deadbeat Seconds

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$29,210MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-1529-55B
40mm·Automatic
$37,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5327
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 5327

2 variants · Grand Complications
39mm·Automatic
$120,656MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Tourbillon Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Tourbillon Openworked 41mm

Ref. 26600NB.OO.D346KB.01
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Grand Seiko SLGB015
Grand Seiko

SLGB015

 
37mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
—MSRP
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Tudor 1926 Luna
Tudor
1926 Luna watch

1926 Luna

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Tudor Black Bay One 36
Tudor

Black Bay One 36

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph (RD#5) 39mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph (RD#5) 39mm

Ref. 26545XT.OO.1240XT.01
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica
Panerai

Luminor GMT Ceramica

Ref. PAM01783
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 17.09
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