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Ming 37.04 Tantalum

Archive · used only

The Ming 37.04 Tantalum is a discontinued chronograph watch with a tantalum case. It is priced well above the $5,150 median for the category. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

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Price
$33,000
Material
Tantalum
Grade / type
Tantalum
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Chronograph
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Origin
Malaysia
Movement
Manual, monopusher chronograph
Complications
Chronograph
Colour
Grey
Construction
Assembled
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Layered
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive (25 pieces, sold out)
Not published
Reference, Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Caliber, Power reserve, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Ming (maker) Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Ming 37.04 Tantalum?

The Ming 37.04 Tantalum has a tantalum case with a sapphire caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Ming 37.04 Tantalum?

It is 38.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Ming 37.04 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 $33,000 when current.

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