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Ming Project 21
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ming Project 21

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

Case
35mm
Movement
Manual
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ming Project 21 is the Ming 37.04 MT — looks nearly identical and Manual. If price is the constraint, the Stowa Antea Klassik KS covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 35 - Cœur Ouvert Gold/Rose Gold (35mm automatic) is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Same size.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 35 - Cœur Ouvert Gold/Rose Gold (35mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL 35 - Cœur Ouvert Gold/Rose Gold (35mm automatic)

4 variants
35mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Seagull Infinity Zircon Elegant Lady's Dress Watch 33mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Infinity Zircon Elegant Lady's Dress Watch 33mm

6 variants
33mm·Automatic
$409MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Anders & Co. Timepieces AC2 Volcán Manual Wind
Anders & Co. Timepieces

AC2 Volcán Manual Wind

3 variants
37mm·Manual
$1,965MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Anders & Co. Timepieces AC2 Volcán 35mm Enamel Lacquer
Anders & Co. Timepieces

AC2 Volcán 35mm Enamel Lacquer

3 variants
35mm·Manual
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 35 - Cœur Ouvert Steel (35mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL 35 - Cœur Ouvert Steel (35mm automatic)

 
35mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Merkur Universal Time
Merkurmicro
Calendar

Universal Time

12 variants
38mm·Manual
$129MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Merkur Salmon Dial Watch
Merkurmicro

Salmon Dial Watch

5 variants
36mm·Manual
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Merkur Salmon Dial Watch Bronze
Merkurmicro

Salmon Dial Watch Bronze

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$135MSRP
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Kudoke 1
Kudokemicro
HANDwerk

1

7 variants
39mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Eoniq 35mm Custom ALSTER (2017) - AS01
Eoniqmicro
ALSTER S

35mm Custom ALSTER (2017) - AS01

7 variants
35mm·Automatic
$280MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
47ZERO Le Boulevardier, Double Dome, 38mm, Sur Commande
47ZEROmicro

Le Boulevardier, Double Dome, 38mm, Sur Commande

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,450MSRP
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Laco Vancouver
Lacomicro

Vancouver

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,190MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21

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 37.04 MT
Ming

37.04 MT

 
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

6 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$15,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

19 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Ming 37.04
Ming

37.04

2 variants
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Garrick S7 Timepiece
Garrick

S7 Timepiece

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,525MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig gold enamel white

2 variants · Ludwig
35mm·Manual
$13,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Omega Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm
Omega

Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm

4 variants · Constellation
39.4mm·Automatic
$10,900MSRP
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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 Project 21
Grand Seiko SLGW005
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW005

 
38.8mm·Manual
$9,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Ming x Massena Lab 17.09
Ming

x Massena Lab 17.09

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGW291
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW291

4 variants
36.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion neomatik champagne

3 variants · Orion
36.4mm·Automatic
$4,410MSRP
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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.

Stowa Antea Klassik KS
Stowamicro

Antea Klassik KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Stowa Antea Classic KS
Stowamicro

Antea Classic KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Junghans max bill Handaufzug
Junghans

max bill Handaufzug

5 variants
34mm·Automatic
$1,360MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Sinn 1736 St I 4N
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1736 St I 4N

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,030MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Movado Heritage Kingmatic
Movadomicro

Heritage Kingmatic

4 variants · Ref. 3650169
35mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Junghans Meister fein Kleine Automatic
Junghans

Meister fein Kleine Automatic

3 variants
35mm·Automatic
$1,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion 1989

4 variants · Orion
32.8mm·Manual
$2,680MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagne
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 33 champagne

2 variants · Ludwig
32.8mm·Manual
$2,460MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Junghans Meister Damen Automatic
Junghans

Meister Damen Automatic

2 variants
33.1mm·Automatic
$1,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion 38 silver

Ref. 379
38mm·Manual
$3,060MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

6 variants · Saxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Grand Seiko SBGW306
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW306

 
36.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$17,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Omega Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm
Omega

Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm

5 variants · Constellation
39.4mm·Automatic
$37,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Omega Seamaster 37mm Co Axial Master Chronometer 37 Mm
Omega

Seamaster 37mm Co Axial Master Chronometer 37 Mm

Ref. 522.53.37.20.04.001
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

16 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$26,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Grand Seiko SBGW257
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW257

 
38mm·Manual
$38,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual Winding 39mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Patrimony Manual Winding 39mm White Gold Watch

Ref. 1410U/000G-H017 (X14GH017)
39mm·Manual
$27,800MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding 38mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Selfwinding 38mm

Ref. 77410OR.OO.A825CR.01
38mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Tudor 1926 36mm Rose Gold Bezel
Tudor
1926 watch 36mm

1926 36mm Rose Gold Bezel

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
A. Lange & Söhne 1815
A. Lange & Söhne

1815

4 variants · Ref. 220.028
34/38.5mm·Manual
$35,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Grand Seiko SBGW258
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW258

 
38mm·Manual
$26,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune

2 variants · Villeret
33.2mm·Automatic
$24,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming Project 21
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