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Ming · 17.06

Ming 17.06 Monolith

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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
10mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Automatic

ETA

The dominant mid-tier Swiss automatic workhorse, in production since 1982 and used by hundreds of brands. It runs at 28,800 vph with roughly 38–42 hours of power reserve, hacks, and hand-winds; the Sellita SW200-1 is its pin-compatible alternative.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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17.06 collection · 2 watches

17.06
17.0638mm

2 colorways

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The Ming 17.06 Monolith is widely praised for its stealthy, matte black DLC bead-blasted case and thoughtful design, with a petite 38mm diameter contributing to its wearability. Reviewers highlight the generous application of Super-LumiNova C1 for excellent low-light legibility and the pleasing tactile experience of the crown. One owner found the original strap "super drab" but appreciated the dual lug holes for strap versatility. The movement is a top-grade ETA 2824-2, adjusted to five positions, with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ming 17.06 Monolith highly for its cohesive stealth aesthetic and practical design elements at its price point.

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