The Wristwatch Field Guide

Ming 21.01 (Project 21) Tantalum

Archive · used only

The Ming 21.01 (Project 21) Tantalum is a discontinued dress watch with a tantalum (monobloc) case. It is priced well above the $2,450 median for the category. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

Exotic-material dress watches
Price
$36,000
Material
Tantalum
Grade / type
Tantalum (monobloc)
Water resistance
30 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
35.0 mm
Thickness
6.9 mm
Origin
Malaysia
Movement
Manual, ultra-thin
Caliber
Frederic Piguet Cal. 21
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Construction
Monobloc
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Blue and gold-tone variants
Dial colours
Blue Gold
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive (25 pieces, sold out)
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Power reserve, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Lume
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Monochrome Maker / listing ↗
Facts are free to cite with a link.
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Frequently asked questions

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

The Ming 21.01 (Project 21) Tantalum has a tantalum (monobloc) case with a sapphire caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

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

It is 35.0 mm in diameter, 6.9 mm thick, and water resistant to 30 m.

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

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market, and it listed from $36,000 when current.

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