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Ming 29.01 Dubai Edition

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The Ming 29.01 Dubai Edition was a 40 mm Grade 5 titanium watch with a Schwarz-Etienne for MING ASE 222 automatic movement. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Other
Price
– · limited edition of 25; maker page no longer shows a price
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
11.9 mm
Origin
Malaysia
Movement
Automatic (micro-rotor)
Caliber
Schwarz-Etienne for MING ASE 222
Power reserve
70 h
Complications
Worldtimer
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Polished and blasted titanium
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Black elastogator strap plus a strap of the buyer's choice, stainless steel tuck buckle with micro-adjustment
Micro-adjust clasp
Yes
Crystal
Deep box sapphire front, domed sapphire rear, double-sided AR
Display back
Yes
Dial
Sapphire with metallic 24-hour disc
Lume
Super-LumiNova X1 (HyCeram)
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Sold out; waitlist only (maker); limited edition of 25
Not published
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High confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: MING (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ming 29.01 Dubai Edition nickel-free?

No. At least one part that touches the skin is steel, usually the caseback or the clasp, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.

What grade of titanium is the Ming 29.01 Dubai Edition?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker. The caseback is sapphire.

What size is the Ming 29.01 Dubai Edition?

The case is 40 mm across and 11.9 mm thick. It is water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Ming 29.01 Dubai Edition cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used.

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