A modern chronograph from the Japanese design brand monologue (モノローグ), manufactured in Japan and assembled by specialized watchmakers in Nagano.

This piece was purchased in Japan at the end of September 2025, is unworn and is offered as a complete full set with box, warranty card and documents. The manufacturer's warranty from monologue is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

The MW401 model combines classic instrument design with modern Japanese manufacturing quality. The clean black dial with Arabic numerals is reminiscent of a classic pilot's chronograph and offers excellent legibility.

The case is made of stainless steel and is protected by a sapphire crystal. Inside, a reliable Japanese chronograph movement from Miyota (Citizen Group) is at work.

Background on the Monolog brand

The Monologue brand is a Japanese microbrand project based in Tokyo and belongs to Takefuji Co., Ltd.

The brand's concept is unusual:
Customers can individually configure their watch via an online platform – from the case and dial to the strap and hands. This creates individual variants of a basic model.

Production takes place entirely in Japan. The watches are assembled by specialized manufacturing companies in Nagano / Azumino – a region also known as a center of Japanese precision industry.

The brand consciously positions itself in the field of "accessible Japanese craftsmanship", i.e., Japanese manufacturing quality with modern minimalist design.

Design

The MW401 Chronograph is based on classic instrument chronographs:

• deep black dial
• Arabic numerals in aviator style
• clear minute scale
• two sub-dials
• date window at 3 o'clock

The design follows a deliberately minimalist design line, which is typical for many modern Japanese microbrands.

Movement

Inside, a Japanese Miyota chronograph movement is at work.

The layout configuration (60-minute chronograph at 12 o'clock and small seconds at 6 o'clock) corresponds to the typical architecture of the Miyota 6S series.

Typical technical data for this movement:

• Quartz chronograph
• small seconds
• 60-minute chronograph
• date display
• accuracy approx. ±20 seconds per month
• battery life approx. 3 years

These Miyota chronograph movements are considered robust, low-maintenance and are frequently used by Japanese microbrands.

Technical data

Brand: Monologue
Model: MW401 Chronograph

Origin: Japan

Movement: Miyota Quartz Chronograph (6S series)

Functions

• Chronograph
• small seconds
• date display

Case: Stainless steel.
Glass: Sapphire crystal

Dial: black
Indices: Arabic numerals

Chronograph layout

• 60-minute totalizer at 12 o'clock
• small seconds at 6 o'clock

Strap: brown leather strap.
Clasp: pin buckle with Monologue logo

Case back: screwed, engraved

Size (according to dealer information)

• Diameter: approx. 39 mm
• Strap width: 18 mm

Condition

• unworn (new old stock)
• Complete set
• Purchase date: September 2025 (in Japan)
• Manufacturer's warranty: 1 year

Scope of delivery

• Monolog MW401 Chronograph
• Original packaging
• Warranty card