MING 37.11 Odyssey: A Lightweight Titanium GMT Diver, Compact, Luminous, Travel-Proof

The MING 37.11 Odyssey is a purpose-built travel diver that blends the brand’s architectural design language with genuinely useful time-zone functionality. It keeps the 37-series proportions that wear beautifully on most wrists while introducing a clever way to see multiple time zones at a glance—no bulky external bezel and no compromise on water resistance. Think of it as a globe-trotter’s dive watch: slim, lightweight, legible, and engineered for real-world use.

Case, Materials, and Water Resistance

The MING 37.11 Odyssey uses a pressure-balanced case architecture derived from MING’s recent divers. Crafted in grade 2 titanium with a full brushed finish, the watch head comes in astonishingly light—just over 42 grams—which makes the already compact 38mm case feel virtually weightless. Proportions are dialed for comfort: 12.6mm thick with 44.5mm lug-to-lug, paired with a versatile 20mm lug width for easy strap changes. Despite the svelte profile, the watch is rated to 300 meters and uses domed sapphire crystals with double-sided anti-reflective coating front and back.

Two screw-down crowns live on the right flank. The upper crown (around 2 o’clock) handles winding and time setting and includes an “unlocked warning” indicator—a colored ring that reminds you to screw it back down. The lower crown (around 4 o’clock) controls the internal rotating dial.

Dial, Lume, and the Rotating 24-Hour Scale

MING 37.11 Odyssey layered sapphire construction is the star. A smoked sapphire dial carries a bidirectional 24-hour scale with 24 crisp clicks—each click representing a time zone. The hour track is rendered with Polar White lume set under the top sapphire, while the dial itself features Super-LumiNova X1 markings that glow blue by day hours and orange by night hours. The effect is both dramatic and highly functional in low light.

The handset is all new and distinctly MING: gradient-coated, luminous hour and minute hands, a precise needle seconds, and a GMT hand with a subtle, space-inspired tip. The language is modern without sacrificing instant legibility.

Movement and Time-Zone Logic

Inside is a finely finished Sellita SW330.M2 automatic GMT caliber (28,800 vph) with roughly 50 hours of power reserve. It’s a “caller” GMT implementation—perfect for travelers who keep home time steady and adjust a second zone frequently.

Combined with the rotating 24-hour dial, you can track up to three time zones:

Local Time via the main hour/minute hands.

Home or Reference Time via the GMT hand against the 24-hour scale.

A Third Zone by rotating the 24-hour dial to align its numerals with the GMT hand.

Because the dial rotates internally, you get the look and utility of a diver’s bezel without adding bulk or compromising the crystal seals.

Comfort, Wearability, and Options

The MING 37.11 Odyssey is designed to disappear on the wrist. The compact footprint, curved lugs, and featherweight titanium mean all-day comfort, even on smaller wrists. Strap and bracelet choices include:

FKM rubber for a clean, sporty look and secure fit in the water.

Grade 2 titanium “universal” bracelet that fits multiple 20mm MING cases.

Polymesh—a high-tech woven option that’s airy, strong, and uniquely MING.

Every choice preserves the watch’s balanced stance and keeps the focus on the luminous, floating dial.

Design DNA and Everyday Utility

The MING 37.11 Odyssey carries the brand’s signature minimalism: no superfluous text, crisp geometry, and a focus on function. The internal rotating system keeps the watch sleek while offering genuine travel utility. The high water resistance, legible color-coded 24-hour ring, and dual crowns make it as practical in airport lounges as it is on a dock at sunrise.

Who It’s For

Frequent flyers who want true multi-zone time at a glance.

Divers and swimmers who need 300m confidence without a bulky case.

Design lovers who appreciate MING 37.11 Odyssey modernist take on tool-watch purpose.

Collectors seeking an independent piece that’s both innovative and wearable.

FAQs

1) How do I track three time zones at once?
Set local time with the main hands. Set the GMT hand to home (or another reference). Then rotate the 24-hour dial with the lower crown to align the third city’s hour with the GMT hand. Each click equals one hour.

2) What’s the difference between a “caller” GMT and a “traveler” GMT?
A caller GMT (as used here) adjusts the 24-hour hand independently, ideal for calling or coordinating with another zone. A traveler GMT adjusts the local hour in one-hour jumps. With the MING 37.11 Odyssey rotating dial, the caller layout becomes exceptionally versatile.

3) Can I dive with it or is it just “desk diver” safe?
It’s rated to 300m, features screw-down crowns, and uses robust gaskets. Pair it with the FKM rubber or Polymesh for water use, rinse after saltwater, and you’re good.

4) Will my existing straps fit?
Yes—lug width is 20mm, so most 20mm straps will work. Quick-release spring bars make swaps fast, and the titanium universal bracelet is designed to fit other 20mm MING 37.11 Odyssey cases, too.

5) How readable is it at night?
Exceptionally. The Polar White hour track under the sapphire and tri-color Super-LumiNova scheme (blue day hours, orange night hours) make the scale and hands pop in the dark, which is ideal for red-eye flights or early dives.