The effect, in person, is a lot of fun, and even in the dimly lit hallway of the Beau Rivage, where I saw a Peep Show sample en route to another meeting last month, the dial, when fully revealed, is strikingly colorful. But it’s worth noting that the “peeping” effect that I saw, and I’m sure most other members of the watch media saw, occurred through the rapid advancement of the hands around the dial, not through the slow revealing and disappearing of the dial that most actual owners will experience day to day. As cool as it is to see the dial completely change right before your eyes in a moment, I think the gradual shifting will likely be even more satisfying. The dial, by the way, is finished with a machine made guilloche pattern and has been given the same multiphasic treatment as the Iris, so there’s plenty of texture and visual interest when the peeping happens.
The case is Ming’s 29-series design in grade-5 titanium, and measures 40mm in diameter and 11.8mm thick. This case design does not feature a traditional bezel, and has a seamless integration of the crystal that allows for a more complete view of the dial from extreme angles.
The 29.06 Peep Show runs on the ASE 200.M1 caliber, made by Schwarz-Etienne for Ming. It’s a micro-rotor movement with 86 hours of power reserve when fully wound, and features flourishes like a skeletonized barrel and openworked bridges.
Given the complexity of the dial and execution of the polarization effect, as well as a pretty high end movement, it’s no surprise that the 29.06 is a limited edition with a price tag that puts this into the bucket of higher end Ming. Limited to just 50 pieces, the retail price of the Peep Show sits at CHF 22,000. More information can be found on the Ming website here.
Zach Kazan
2026-05-12 13:00:00