The new Ming Watches diver - 18.01 H41

[Undefeatable]

Released this morning and sold out in about 5 min. I was considering it and even set alarms for 5:50am to get on the pre-order, but decided to pass after seeing the released images. Its just not my taste at all. Was even considering buying to flip, but tying up $3500+ USD on a pre-order that won't be delivered until late 2020 or early 2021, and that I didn't like, just didn't sit right with me. No disrespect to Ming or those who purchased it, but it looks like a kids Power Ranger watch, but again, just my taste. Would love to hear other members input on these things.







Specs:
Functions: hours, minutes, continuous seconds
Case, dial and hands:
Grade 5 titanium with solid caseback
DLC-coated stainless steel bezel filled with Super-LumiNova X1
40mm diameter, 12.9mm thick, 46mm lug to lug
3.5mm thick sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both sides
Rigid case without spacer rings
Water resistance of 1km/ 3,280ft
Screw down crown with triple gaskets and red safety indicator
Two-part composite dial with ceramic HyCeram Super-LumiNova X1 fused to sapphire
Silver hands filled with Super-LumiNova X1
Unidirectional rotating bezel with 60 clicks
Head weight of 65g
Bracelet
5-link bracelet in grade 5 titanium with proprietary deployant clasp and interlock; universal quick release curved-end fitting
Movement:
Top grade ETA2824-2 automatic modified by Schwarz-Etienne for MING
40-hour power reserve
28,800 bph (4Hz)
25 jewels
Sweep central seconds with hacking function
Movement adjusted to five positions with a 250-hour test program
2-year warranty against defects
Made in Switzerland

Prices are:

• On strap - CHF 2,950
• DLC on strap - CHF 3,250
• On bracelet = CHF 3,250

[sgwatchguy]

Passed as well.

[thesingularity7]

Haha, I saw a similar power ranger comment on WUS (unless that was you?).

I managed to grab one on the bracelet. I can see why this watch is so polarizing and there's a few things about it that I'm unsure/skeptical about as well. But I will reserve judgement until I get it in hand.

The curved end links with the gap are definitely strange - I can't stand unnecessary room between a bracelet and case. But Ming does strange best, so I'll wait till I've had it a few days before swapping it out for a strap.

[bibbi]

Didn’t have to set the alarm clock (it was 3 PM in continental Europe), but also passed on it. To me it looks too much like a compass. Doesn”t have the finesse of the “civil” MING’s models.

+ deliveries in Nov 2020 / Jan 2021 with 3.000 CHF sitting somewhere in Malaysia in COVID19 time didn’t sing to me.

Nevertheless, an impressive watch. Definitely an eye-catcher.

[Doctor.Ian]

My sentiments as well, I was ready to jump but the moment I saw the photos, my guy reaction told me otherwise.

An artistic piece in itself, but it just doesn’t “sing” to me.


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[yoast]

Did not sing to me either. i'm looking forward to the mosaic

[Undefeatable]

Originally Posted by thesingularity7

Haha, I saw a similar power ranger comment on WUS (unless that was you?).

I managed to grab one on the bracelet. I can see why this watch is so polarizing and there's a few things about it that I'm unsure/skeptical about as well. But I will reserve judgement until I get it in hand.

The curved end links with the gap are definitely strange - I can't stand unnecessary room between a bracelet and case. But Ming does strange best, so I'll wait till I've had it a few days before swapping it out for a strap.

Haha yes that is me on WUS.

Congrats on getting one! I would be interested to see user's pictures once they get them in-hand.

[enjoythemusic]

Seems like BOLD lume is being featured by many brands recently. Lume is playing a bigger roll within the overall aesthetics in quite a few new timepieces.

I like it, then again I like Tron movies. :)

A 'true' tuxedo watch by Ming would be epic.

[athens7]

Originally Posted by yoast

Did not sing to me either. i'm looking forward to the mosaic

This.

I did pick up a universal bracelet for my incoming 27.01.

[athens7]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

A 'true' tuxedo watch by Ming would be epic.

Ming 27.01 on a black strap?

[Jay (Eire)]

While I like the watch, and it retains the MING design language which I also like, it also wasn’t for me. I had one in the cart but ultimately didn’t click through.

It may be one of those that in person impresses more.

[Ziggurat]

Ming is going to have a steep hill to climb if they want to serially produce a true sports watch. The brand's flamboyant case shape does not lend itself to a rugged interpretation, so when the two are married in the same product it produces a clashing result, like this diver. Introducing a new case shape will broaden their opportunities to diversify the product line.

[KBM]

I like it. It's tough to come up with an original design for a dive watch these days, and they managed to do it while maintaining the brand's DNA.

I'd love me a world timer. That thing is breathtaking, albeit a lot more $.

[cavalier]

I am normally not much for divers, but this one clicked for me. I have the DLC on strap incoming in November.

[sgwatchguy]

I’m feeling good not buying one on launch. I would have tired of the design and proportions very soon.