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MING 18.01 H41 DLC

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The second-generation diver

Our diver has had a very long gestation, dating back to nearly the same time as our original 17.01 and we are proud of the dedication of our team and partners in getting the watch right. This is reflected in its name: generation H, variant 41 of the design study. We have not just improved the mechanical engineering aspect but also updated it with Design Language 2 which we debuted earlier this year with the 27.01 Ultra Thin. The 18.01 H41 is a maximal, robust piece that demonstrates the versatility of our new design language.  

40mm diameter, 12.9mm thick, 1km WR, 65g

This is the largest MING to date and has noticeably more wrist presence than the 17 series; yet for a dive watch with this depth rating, it is amongst the (if not the)thinnest. It is slightly thinner than the Abyss Concept, thanks to new materials and bezel construction.

The case design benefits from both balanced pressure loading and the tensile and compressive strength of grade 5 titanium. An added benefit is a head weight of just 65g, which is vanishingly balanced on the universal bracelet, also in grade 5 titanium.

Functionality and reliability first for diving

It retains the same functional and security features of the Abyss Concept: a unidirectional rotating bezel with 60 clicks that can be turned easily, but not accidentally; multiple sets of gaskets and seals; and an indicator to warn of an unscrewed crown. Even the caseback has a high-friction surface to better grip arm or wetsuit and prevent the watch moving around.

Time is instantly and easily legible, with a timer bezel that has scales that are differentiated into 15-minute segments of reducing prominence. We elected to use a DLC coated solid steel bezel to eliminate the risk of losing an insert due to pressure changes or impact, and to maximize contrast for the timing scale.

There is a significant amount of luminous material applied to ensure visibility under all light conditions: essentially, everything white on the watch is loaded with Super-LumiNova X1; applied as a liquid epoxy to the bezel, a solid block in the hands, and as HyCeram – a sapphire-fused luminous ceramic - on the dial ring. We do not recommend wearing it at night if you are a light sleeper.

Finally, our choice of movement once again prioritizes robustness and serviceability: the same tried and tested ETA 2824-2 top grade, modified to remove the calendar and intermediate hand setting positions.

Continuing partnerships

Once again, we rely on the expertise of our partners to bring our vision to life: La Division du Temps, a subsidiary of Manufacture Schwarz-Etienne for production, assembly and testing; DM Surfaces for the HyCeram in the dial; Jean Rousseau for our waterproof rubber straps and Studio Koji Sato for the new leather travel pouches.

- Functions: time only; hours, minutes and continuous seconds

- Case, dial & hands:

  • DLC-coated 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

- 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

- Straps:

  • 20x18mm curved quick release rubber strap by Jean Rousseau Paris
  • Signed pin buckle

- Leather travel pouch handmade by Studio Koji Sato

- 2-year limited mechanical warranty

- Made in Switzerland

MING continually aims to improve aesthetics and functionality of products where possible; to this end we reserve the right to make changes prior to final delivery.

This guide applies to the following watches/ variants:

  • 18.01 ABYSS CONCEPT
  • 18.01 6.39 CONCEPT
  • 18.01 H41
  • 18.01 H41 DLC

Winding & power reserve:

  • The 18.01 H41 is equipped with a self-winding/automatic ETA2824-2 movement.
  • This movement has a ~40 hour power reserve when fully wound.
  • If worn daily and the wearer is sufficiently active, the watch will stay wound and run indefinitely.
  • If the power reserve is depleted, please hand wind the watch with 20-30 turns of the crown and give it a light shake to restart.
  • Simply giving the watch a light shake and wearing it is not sufficient to bring the watch up to a full or nearly full state of wind.

Setting time:

The crown has three positions:

  • The first position (pushed all the way in and screwed down) is where the crown should be for wearing and to ensure water resistance.
  • Second position (unscrewed but not pulled out) is for hand winding. Please note that in this position, the watch is not water resistant and the red warning indicator around the crown tube will be visible.
  • Third position (unscrewed and pulled out) is the normal setting of hour and minute hands. The movement is 'hacked' in this position.

Diver bezel:

  • The bezel rotates unidirectionally (anti-clockwise) with 60 clicks.

Other useful information:

  • The best way to clean the watch is with a soft, clean and damp cloth. We strongly discourage the use of any cleaning agents or solutions.
  • We use different formulations and techniques to apply lume on the dials, hands, crystal and other components etc. This results in a slight difference in the peak brightness and length of luminesence between the two. This is normal.
  • Modern luminous material requires charging to work effectively. Lume can be charged with direct exposure to bright sunlight or a strong light source such as a LED torch. The stronger the light source, the faster the lume charges.