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MING’s new Odyssey is a titanium GMT dive watch

The traveler's dive watch: Introducing the MING 37.11 Odyssey

By Triston Brewer Published November 10, 2025

MING, the 37.11 Odyssey — MING

MING has recently released the 37.11 Odyssey, a timepiece redefining the intersection of global travel and professional diving capability. Building upon the groundbreaking pressure-balanced case architecture of its GPHG-winning predecessor, the Bluefin, the Odyssey introduces a sophisticated GMT complication, transforming a robust tool watch into a refined companion for the modern explorer. This creation stands as a testament to horological brilliance, merging technical innovation with an unmistakably elegant and lightweight form.

The Odyssey showcases an innovative luminous GMT dial

The soul of this timepiece lies in its revolutionary bidirectional rotating dial, created from smoked sapphire to offer a mesmerizing glimpse of the mechanics within. This grand component is engineered with 24 precise clicks, each representing a global time zone, and is elevated with luminous, color-coded markings — a bold blue for daytime and a vibrant orange for the evening. This ingenious display is complemented by a new gradient luminous handset and Polar White indices embedded in the top crystal, ensuring perfect legibility from the sunny deck of a yacht to the ocean’s deepest depths.

A lightweight construction engineered for premium performance

Encased in brushed grade 2 titanium, the Odyssey weighs in at just under 42 grams while maintaining a boasting 300 meters of water resistance. The 38mm case houses the robust Sellita-based SW330.M2 automatic movement, offering a dependable 50-hour power reserve. Every detail reflects a deeply considered philosophy where playful practicality meets uncompromising luxury.

A definitive statement on exploration in today’s era

With the 37.11 Odyssey, MING presents a watch that does not merely tell time but narrates a story of journey and discovery. The end result is an offering the discerning collector will be drawn to – an instrument of peerless functionality and understated elegance for every adventure, whether on land or at sea.

Triston Brewer is a journalist, creative director, stylist, fashionisto, and jetsetting digital bon vivant. Brace yourself!

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