Monciel brings watch-case manufacturing experience to a mechanical collection

Monciel’s skeleton automatic watch attracted attention after a strong response on Wadiz. The brand was developed by people with experience in Anam’s watch division, whose earlier brands included Alfex and JK.

The report described Monciel as a joint project of Cho Young-tae of GS Precision, who entered Anam’s watch division in 1986 and specialized in case design and machining, and Cho Young-bong of GP Korea, who joined in 1988.

GS Precision separated from Anam Watch in 2004 and expanded into China. The article described its production of conventional watch and smartwatch cases, and its role in Monciel’s machining and assembly. GP Korea was described as the Korean operation responsible for Monciel’s design, part of the assembly process and sales. These company relationships were reported in February 2021.

The watch used a screw-based design to simplify bezel and strap replacement. Its curved octagonal bezel had lightly rounded edges. A Miyota 8N24 skeleton mechanical movement provided a stated 42-hour power reserve.

The company reported passing a 200-metre water-resistance test using a dedicated 20 ATM pressure-testing system. The crown used three O-rings rather than a conventional screw-down arrangement. The report also identified patent No. 10-1698685 for a pinhole-free ultra-precision casting process.

Models were made in stainless steel and titanium, with a total limited run of 370 pieces. As of 18 February, the campaign had reached 3,800% of its target, with four days remaining.