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Ming 18.01 Abyss Concept
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Ming · 18.01

Ming 18.01 Abyss Concept

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Case

Diameter
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
250m

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
standard
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
leather_strap

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The Ming 18.01 Abyss Concept is lauded for its fresh, legible dive watch design that retains MING's DNA, featuring a unique aesthetic with a lumed bezel and sapphire disc dial. Owners and reviewers praise its clean design, top-notch manufacturing quality, and surprisingly wearable 40mm case. The dial's radially brushed center and distinct markers enhance legibility, while the polished bezel offers functional grip. However, the brand name application on the bezel is considered somewhat large by one reviewer, and the lack of bezel knurling makes it slightly harder to turn with wet hands according to one source. The CHF 6,500 price for a time-only watch with an ETA 2824-2 movement may invite comparisons to watches with in-house calibers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ming 18.01 Abyss Concept highly for its refined aesthetic and excellent wearability at the 40mm size.

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