Ming 18.01 H41 + Universal Bracelet

[thesingularity7]

In 2019, Ming released a small batch of their 18.01 Abyss Concept watches, which were a limited edition run of 10 of their first ever dive watches. I didn't know about Ming at the time, but became aware of these divers soon after I learned about the brand. I fell in love with them, but they were impossible to get. I don't believe any of the 10 have ever set foot onto the pre-owned watch market either. So when I heard that Ming was diving back into this design, I pulled out my credit card and prepared myself, weeks in advance, for the first batch pre-order in August. I was lucky enough to grab one of the earliest pieces, and took delivery of this watch on the 30th of November, which was exactly on time given Ming's estimate.

This isn't an inexpensive watch, and sold for roughly $3700 on the metal bracelet, making it the second most expensive watch I currently own, so I have set my expectations accordingly.

Video review - https://youtu.be/5oQWmXzU3B8

Written review - https://www.beansandbezels.com/revie...1-watch-review

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[Cru Jones]

Thanks for the review and video, and congrats on the watch.

[thesingularity7]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Thanks for the review and video, and congrats on the watch.

Thanks for looking!

[fmc000]

Very nice review. Well done and congrats for the watch.

[yoniman]

Liked and subscribed.
Man, you make an excellent and objective review. Well articulated


It's all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconveniences we have to deal with.

[Etschell]

ming is the next brand imo but they need to focus on the high end pieces.

[thesingularity7]

Originally Posted by fmc000

Very nice review. Well done and congrats for the watch.

Thank you very much!

Originally Posted by yoniman

Liked and subscribed.
Man, you make an excellent and objective review. Well articulated


It's all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconveniences we have to deal with.

That is very kind of you to say, and I appreciate the like and subscribe!

Originally Posted by Etschell

ming is the next brand imo but they need to focus on the high end pieces.

I think they are on the upward trajectory for sure, both in terms of market placement and popularity. They recently announced that they will not be using ETA movements and will be looking at their own movements (Schwarz Etienne's I suspect), so this definitely means no more sub $2000 watches.