Ming

17.06

Name: Ming 17.06 17.06
Brand: Ming
SKU: 17.06

Ref. 17.06

2019–2021 · 38mm · caliber ETA 2824-2 top grade: automatic, 28,800bph, 38h PR, 25j; adjusted to five positions by La Division du Temps, with the dead crown detent for the unused date removed

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Mid-tier supplier movement · caliber ETA 2824-2 top grade: automatic, 28,800bph, 38h PR, 25j; adjusted to five positions by La Division du Temps, with the dead crown detent for the unused date removed · 38h power reserve · 12 others here across 6 brands share it

Versatile size: fits most wrists (6–7.5 in / 15–19 cm)

38 mm case. The sweet spot for the broadest range of wrist sizes. Neither too dainty nor too bold.

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Authentication

MING 17.06 GMT; verify GMT function operation and serial against community tracking.

Known issues in the market

GMT function is the distinguishing feature; test it before purchase.

Area	What to check	What is correct	Red flag
dial	GMT complication indicators	GMT hand and 24-hour bezel or indicator functioning correctly; hour markers correctly scaled for dual-time reading	GMT hand that does not move independently, 24-hour display that does not function correctly
crown	GMT crown positions	Crown positions correctly adjust local hour, minutes, and GMT reference independently per MING 17.06 specification	Crown that only adjusts time without GMT function, positions that do not correspond to specification
caseback	17.06 designation and serial	MING 17.06 on caseback, serial within production range, caliber reference correct	Wrong reference designation, unverifiable serial

Common legitimate replacements

Straps commonly replaced.

Expert resources: MING community serial tracking databases. Test all GMT functions before purchase.

Authentication guide

Last reviewed June 2026

Ming 17.06 is the GMT variant on an ETA 2893-2. The inner GMT bezel ring rotation and correct 24h hand behavior are functional authentication checks in addition to the standard Ming dial checks.

Known reproduction risks

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Non-GMT movement in a 17.06-style case or incorrect GMT hand behavior

GMT hand does not advance at 24h rate
Inner bezel ring absent or fixed
Serial registry mismatch

Dial variants by era

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Era	Description	Identifiers
17.06 production	39mm with inner 24h GMT bezel ring and dedicated GMT hand. Applied indices consistent with 17.01.	Inner 24h bezel ring present and engraved with consistent hour markers Separate GMT hand (typically triangular or arrow-tipped) Ming monogram at 6 o'clock

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Inner GMT bezel ring

Original: Rotating inner 24h ring; should turn smoothly with no binding. Engraving is crisp.

Replacement tells

Ring binds or requires excessive force to rotate
Engraving on the 24h ring is inconsistent or shallow
Ring is fixed rather than rotating

GMT hand

Original: Dedicated GMT hand advancing at half the rate of the hour hand (once per 24 hours).

Replacement tells

GMT hand advances at the same rate as the hour hand (12h, not 24h)
GMT hand is missing
Hand design inconsistent with 17.06 specification

Case back markings

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All production

Ming markings
Serial number
ETA 2893-2 designation

Movement tells

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ETA 2893-2 beats at 28,800 vph.
GMT hand advances once per 24 hours; confirm by noting the GMT hand position and verifying it has advanced 180 degrees after 12 hours.
Crown positions: crown in at running, first position adjusts the GMT hand independently, second position sets time.

Sources: Ming official.