Odyssey of Innovation: The MING 37.11 Odyssey - Polymesh

The world of horology has always marched to the beat of tradition—until MING steps onto the stage. With their newest creation, the MING 37.11 Odyssey - Polymesh, the brand pushes boundaries yet again, delivering a watch that’s as much about wanderlust as it is about mechanical excellence.

Exploration Reimagined

After taking home the Sports Watch Prize at the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve with the mind-bending 37.09 Bluefin, MING dove deeper—not literally, but conceptually. The Odyssey isn’t content with merely surviving the depths; it’s designed for those with their eyes set on the horizon. This is the diver’s watch for the traveler, the explorer, the collector whose life story spans time zones and continents.

A Case that Balances Strength and Sophistication

Crafted entirely out of pure Grade 2 titanium, the 37.11 Odyssey is feather-light at just over 42 grams for the watch head, yet exudes the resilience every adventure demands. The brushed titanium finish adds a contemporary, sporty edge—a nod to the watch’s robust intentions—while its 38mm diameter ensures comfort and versatility for any wrist.

Ingenious Dual-Crown System and Bidirectional Rotating Dial

MING’s signature engineering is on full display with the dual-crown system. At 4 o’clock, you’ll find a tactile, fidget-friendly crown to operate the new bidirectional 24-hour rotating dial. This isn’t merely for show: each click correspondingly shifts to a different timezone, making the Odyssey a bona fide triple time zone tracker—hours, minutes, and seconds, plus an independently adjustable 24-hour GMT hand, and finally, the internal city-tracking dial.

Dial Drama: Smoked Sapphire, Colors that Illuminate

The Odyssey invites you to linger over its mysterious, smoked sapphire dial. Peer through the haze and catch glimpses of the meticulously skeletonized Sellita SW330.M2 automatic movement beneath. The 24-hour scale is not just luminous, but color-coded for instant day-night distinction: cool blues signal day, vivid orange blazes at night. The hour indices themselves hover above on the top crystal, glowing in MING’s signature Polar White.

Lighting Up the Night

For the first time, MING debuts gradient-luminous hands—Subtle during the day, electrifying after dark. This visual drama isn’t just for aesthetics; it’s a tactile reminder that the Odyssey is meant to live on your wrist 24/7, not just in a display case.

Substantial Water Resistance Meets Real-World Function

Yes, the Odyssey trades a bit of water resistance in favor of elegance (300m vs. the Bluefin’s formidable depth), but unless you’re swimming the Channel, the Odyssey’s integrity has you covered. Both crowns are screw-down, luminous, and color-coded—small details that reinforce this watch’s role as an authentic, usable tool.

The Polymesh Revelation

A highlight is the revolutionary Polymesh bracelet, rendered in Grade 5 titanium. It’s a visual and tactile conversation starter, wrapping the wrist in lightness and resilience—perhaps the most futuristic mesh bracelet on the market.

A Watch for Journeys—Across Time and Imagination

The MING 37.11 Odyssey - Polymesh isn’t just a diver. Nor is it just a travel watch. It’s the rare kind of timepiece that redefines the genre, shifting effortlessly from boardroom to coral reef, from red-eye flights to starry, jet-lagged city streets. For those who measure life not just in hours, but in horizons crossed, the Odyssey is the ultimate companion—offering the gift of both time and adventure, wrapped around your wrist.

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