Monarke Studio, 26 Hillfoot Avenue, Glasgow (2026)

27/08/2026

Hey everyone, quick progress update for you all. On September 1st we will be shipping your new watches to you so you should have them in hand very shortly! We look forward to seeing you trying them out and sharing the wrist shots of course! Thank you again for all your support on this project, we’re nearly done and have some really great designs lining up for future models.

07/08/2026

And with that the pre-order closes, thank you everyone!

06/08/2026

This came around very quickly but, last day is upon us, orders will close Friday for our MNRK-2 Remastered collection. If you were on the fence, now’s your chance!

03/08/2026

Our pre-order window got extended so you can hear the reviews before you place your order

30/07/2026

The Perfect Holiday Watch Is the One You Actually Wear
The best holiday watch is not the one left inside the hotel safe.
It is the one that joins you for the early flight, sits comfortably on your wrist while you explore somewhere new, and still feels right when the day slows down and dinner begins as the sun sets.
That idea shaped many of the practical decisions behind the MNRK-2.
Its 39mm proportions were chosen to feel balanced and comfortable throughout the day, whether you are navigating an airport, walking unfamiliar streets or relaxing with a drink on a terrace.
Inside, the VH31 movement offers the reliability and convenience that travelling demands. There is no need to worry about keeping it wound or resetting it after a few days away. Simply put it on and enjoy where the day takes you.
The MNRK-2 is distinctive enough to feel special, but it was never designed to demand constant attention. Its bright dial colours feel completely at home in relaxed summer surroundings, while a simple strap change can give the watch an entirely different character.
Bracelet for the journey. A bright strap for the beach. Something more understated for the evening.
One watch, worn your way, from departure gate to dinner table.
Because watches should collect memories, not spend the holiday locked away.
Do you travel with one watch, or pack several?
Built to travel. Made to be worn.

28/07/2026

Where Would Your Dial Take You?
Some colours belong to a place.
Coral feels like a Mediterranean sunset, warm, vibrant and impossible to ignore. Sky Blue belongs beside clear water and cloudless skies, fresh, bright and full of ease. Pistachio brings to mind shaded terraces, gelato and long Italian afternoons, relaxed, refined and quietly confident.
That is what makes choosing a dial more than a simple question of colour. It is a question of mood. Of personality. Of the feeling you want on your wrist every day.
Coral is the spirit of escape at its boldest. It suits the energy of Ibiza at golden hour, the colour and warmth of Marrakech, or the glow of the Amalfi Coast as the sun drops behind the sea. It is for those who want their watch to feel alive, confident and full of character.
Sky Blue carries a lighter kind of freedom. Think Santorini under a clear morning sky, the Côte d’Azur reflecting against the water, or even a rare Scottish summer day when everything feels brighter. It feels clean, open and effortless. A colour that brings calm, but never fades into the background.
Pistachio is a slower, more considered escape. It belongs in Sicily, in Provence, or at a quiet café beside Lake Como. It is the colour of easy afternoons, understated style and moments you want to stretch a little longer. Subtle, distinctive and full of charm.
People often choose watches the same way they choose destinations. Not just for how they look, but for how they make them feel.
So the question is not simply which dial colour you prefer.
It is where your dial takes you.
Where would your MNRK-2 take you?
Choose the colour that matches your perfect escape.

22/07/2026

Bracelet Or Strap?

Does the bracelet define the watch, or is it simply another way to make it your own?

A bracelet can make a watch feel more technical, structured and substantial. A strap can soften the look, introduce more colour and completely change how the same watch feels on the wrist.

Neither is the correct choice.

It comes down to personal taste, how you wear your watch and the character you want it to have that day. The same MNRK-2 can feel clean and refined on steel, then more playful and expressive with a change of strap.

That is why we wanted our strap colours to complement the dials without simply matching them. Each option creates a different combination and gives you another way to personalise the watch.

So, what would you choose?

Bracelet or strap?

And what do you think of our strap colour options?

Tell us your favourite combination in the comments.

Build your perfect MNRK-2.

16/07/2026

Engineered Differently

Most watch brands talk about colour, finishing and specifications.

At MONARKE, the difference begins much deeper.

The dial of the MNRK-2 is constructed using PCB manufacturing techniques, a process more commonly associated with modern electronics than traditional watchmaking.

This allows us to build the dial in layers, creating real texture, structure and depth rather than relying solely on printed decoration. Tracks, apertures and raised details become part of the dial architecture itself, changing how light moves across the surface and how the watch reveals itself from different angles.

It is not technology used for novelty.

It is a manufacturing method that supports our wider design philosophy: modern materials, unconventional construction and purposeful details that could not be achieved through traditional dial production alone.

Very few microbrands can credibly claim a genuinely different dial manufacturing process.

We can.

And because the technique is central to the design rather than hidden behind it, you can see the difference every time you look at your wrist.

The MNRK-2 is not simply styled differently. It is engineered differently.

Discover the details at monarkestudio.com.

14/07/2026

THE COLOURS OF MONARKE

Colour is one of the quickest ways a watch becomes personal.

While much of the watch industry continues to rely on familiar shades of black, navy and silver, the MNRK-2 was created to offer something more expressive. Coral, Sky Blue and Pistachio were chosen because each gives the same watch a completely different personality.

Coral is warm, energetic and impossible to overlook. Sky Blue feels calm, open and effortlessly wearable. Pistachio brings a playful freshness that is unusual enough to stand apart without becoming difficult to wear.

The inspiration came from the confident, optimistic use of colour found in great product design. Colours that feel familiar, but are rarely given the opportunity to take centre stage on a watch dial.

Our PCB dial construction adds another dimension. Fine details, layered surfaces and subtle textures interact with the colour, allowing each dial to shift in character as the light moves across it. Add the matching MONARKE Signature Strap, and the transformation becomes even more pronounced.

Three colours. Three distinct personalities. One unmistakably MONARKE design.

Which one feels most like you?

Choose the colour that speaks to you.

09/07/2026

Why We Chose The VH31

The movement inside a watch is one of the most important decisions you make during development. It affects case architecture, dial clearance, hand design, thickness, weight, accuracy, serviceability and the overall ownership experience.

For the MNRK-2, we chose the Seiko VH31 because it gave us the right balance of character, reliability and practicality.

The VH31 is a meca-quartz movement with a sweeping seconds hand, operating at 4 beats per second. That means it gives the dial a smoother, more mechanical feel than a standard quartz movement, while still retaining the accuracy, durability and convenience that quartz is known for.

That mattered to us.

The MNRK-2 is built around visual detail. The PCB dial has texture, depth and structure. The Orbit Hands add movement and personality. The 39mm case is designed to sit comfortably as a daily wearer. A standard ticking quartz movement would have worked, but it would not have suited the feel of the watch in the same way.

The VH31 allows the seconds hand to move with more fluidity across the dial, giving the watch a more considered and refined presence on the wrist.

It also keeps the ownership experience simple.

No winding. No power reserve anxiety. No magnetism concerns in normal day-to-day use. No expensive servicing cycle. No need to treat the watch like it is too precious to wear properly.

We love mechanical watches, but for this project the question was not “what sounds most impressive on a spec sheet?”

The question was “what makes the MNRK-2 better to own?”

A reliable quartz-based movement means strong accuracy, easy maintenance and a watch that is ready when you are. The VH31 also helps us keep the case proportions wearable, the pricing sensible and the experience focused on what matters most: enjoying the design.

For us, that is the point.

The MNRK-2 is bold, detailed and deliberately different, but it is also built to be lived with. The movement choice reflects that. It supports the design without making ownership complicated.

A watch should have character, but it should also make sense.

Built to be enjoyed, not babied.

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