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Ming 21.01 (Project 21) Tantalum

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The Ming 21.01 (Project 21) Tantalum was a 35 mm tantalum dress watch with a Frederic Piguet Cal. 21 hand-wound movement. At 6.9 mm thick, no other tantalum dress watch with a stated thickness is thinner, out of 15. At 35 mm across, no other tantalum dress watch in the guide is smaller, out of 18. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

All Ming watchesDress watchesMicrobrandUnder 11 mm thickCompact (38 mm and under)Display back
Price
≈$39,047 (CHF 32,500)
Material
Tantalum
Grade / type
Tantalum (monobloc)
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
35.0 mm
Thickness
6.9 mm
Origin
Malaysia
Movement
Manual, ultra-thin
Caliber
Frederic Piguet Cal. 21
Power reserve
38 h
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Construction
Monobloc
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Two layer: Femtoprint fused borosilicate with voids over CVD brass
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive (25 pieces, sold out)
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Lume
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Ming (maker) / Monochrome Spec checksCase material Jul 2026Price Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case of the Ming 21.01 (Project 21) Tantalum made of?

The case is tantalum (monobloc). That is confirmed against the maker's specification. The caseback is sapphire.

What size is the Ming 21.01 (Project 21) Tantalum?

The case is 35 mm across and 6.9 mm thick. It is water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Ming 21.01 (Project 21) Tantalum cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $39,047.

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