[PRE-ORDER] Walid Benla x MINIM MN01 "Arabian Nights"

Created in collaboration with Walid Benla, writer and founder of Time-Telling Magazine, the MN01 “Arabian Nights” is a celebration of storytelling, heritage, and the friendships forged through a shared passion for watchmaking.

At its centre lies a green aventurine dial, whose shimmering and sparkling surface recalls the lush oasis hidden beyond desert sands. Long associated with prosperity, opportunity, and good fortune, green felt a fitting choice for a watch inspired by timeless tales and new beginnings.

The side case has “لكل وقتٍ أذان” marked, which translates to “every time has its call”, a constant reminder that time offers no guarantees, only opportunities. The rest is ours to embrace and seize.

Limited to just 33 pieces, a number regarded as particularly fortunate across much of the Arab world, Arabian Nights honours a rich tradition of stories passed from one generation to the next.

Technical specifications

Dimensions

• Case diameter: 36.5mm (excluding crown)

• Crown diameter: 6mm

• Case height: 9.75mm (including flat sapphire crystal)

• Lug to lug: 43.5mm

• Lug width: 20mm

Dial

• Green aventurine central and sub-seconds dial

• Outter CNC guilloche ring 
  

Materials

• Case: 316L stainless steel

• Crystal: Flat sapphire crystal with anti-fingerprint and anti-reflective coating

• Strap: Dark grey babele leather strap by HasNoBounds with burgundy matched contrast stitching 

• Buckle: 316L brushed stainless steel with laser-engraved MINIM logo

Movement

• Sellita SW 261-1M: Manual-wind, D1 finishing, Élaboré-grade accuracy, Hacking small seconds at 6 o’clock

Water Resistance

• 5 ATM

Packaging

• Wooden presentation box with paper sleeve

• Exclusive velvet dust bag

Pricing

• UK: £1,299 (including VAT)

• Rest of World: £1,299 (excluding VAT and import charges)

Shipping:

• Scheduled to ship November - December 2026