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Ming 19.01, Ref. 19.01, white dial, titanium case
Ming

19.01

Ref. 19.01
2018–2020 · 39mm · caliber Schwarz-Etienne Cal. MSE100.1: manual-wind, twin mainspring barrels, 100h PR; supplied to Ming and finished for the 19.01

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Movement tier: unclassified · caliber Schwarz-Etienne Cal. MSE100.1: manual-wind, twin mainspring barrels, 100h PR; supplied to Ming and finished for the 19.01 · 100h power reserve (4.2 days)
Versatile size: fits most wrists (6–7.5 in / 15–19 cm)
39 mm case. The sweet spot for the broadest range of wrist sizes. Neither too dainty nor too bold.

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Authentication

MING 19.01; verify serial and condition against MING community references.

Known issues in the market
  • Condition claims on secondhand MING pieces can be generous.
AreaWhat to checkWhat is correctRed flag
dialDial surface integritySurface consistent with 19.01 specification; no marks visible under raking lightSurface marks or dial replacement evidence
casebackMING 19.01 serial and designationCorrect reference and serial within production rangeUnverifiable serial, missing or incorrect designation
caseCase material and finishingCase material per 19.01 specification; finishing consistent with production standardCase material inconsistent with specification, evidence of buffing
Common legitimate replacements
  • Straps commonly replaced.
Expert resources: MING community databases and direct brand contact for serial verification.

Authentication guide

Last reviewed June 2026

Ming 19.01 is a 36mm dress watch. Smaller case, cleaner dial, same Ming authentication protocol: applied index precision, monogram placement, serial registration.

Known reproduction risks

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MEDIUM

Generic movement in a 19.01-style case

  • Index precision lower than authentic under loupe
  • Serial absent or unregistered

Dial variants by era

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EraDescriptionIdentifiers
19.01 production36mm dress watch with refined dial layout. Applied indices, Ming monogram at 6 o'clock.
  • 36mm case; noticeably smaller than the 17-series
  • Dress watch proportions: slimmer case, no crown guards
  • Dial surface quality consistent with Ming standards

Service part flags

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Indices

Original: Applied indices at consistent height and spacing.

Replacement tells
  • Height or spacing inconsistency under loupe
  • Printed indices
Case

Original: Slim dress case; no crown guards.

Replacement tells
  • Crown guards present (field watch styling on a claimed dress model)
  • Case height greater than expected for an ultra-thin dress watch

Case back markings

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All production
  • Ming markings
  • Serial number registered to original buyer
  • Movement caliber designation

Movement tells

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  • Movement checks follow the specific caliber; confirm against the caseback designation.
  • Serial registry verification with Ming is primary.
Sources: Ming official.

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