Ming Unveils their First Dive Watch, the 18.01 H41
Ming is back with a watch that many have anticipated and requested since the brand?s inception: a dive watch that shares the aesthetics of their dress oriented pieces. The new diver, reference 18.01 H41 builds on the Abyss Concept, a very limited run of prototypes that Ming quietly released last year, giving us a hint at what was in store, and what it might look like. The production version of Ming?s diver is easily recognizable as a Ming watch at a quick glance, but has been tuned and adjusted to meet the needs of real divers, with plenty of well considered details and Ming touches added along the way.
Ming 18.01 H41
Case Material: Titanium
Dial: Black
Dimensions: 40 x 12.9 x 46mm
Crystal: Sapphire       Â
Water Resistance: 1,000 meters Crown: Screw down                   Â
Movement: ETA 2824-2 modified by Schwarz-Etienne for Ming
Strap/bracelet: Titanium bracelet, rubber strapÂ
Price: Two tone on rubber strap: CHF 2,950; Two tone on titanium bracelet: CHF 3,250; All-DLC on rubber strap: CHF 3,250
Expected Release: Available now, delivery in November
This is Ming?s second release of the year, following the 27.01, which debuted the next generation of Ming?s design language. While the 18.01 shares certain key design traits with the 27.01 (and all Ming watches), it exists at the other end of the spectrum in terms of the type of watch that it actually is. Ming?s stated goal with the 18.01 was to create a functional tool that can sit...
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