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Introducing – The Norqain Wild One of 1, a Customizable Watch with 3.5 Million Configurations

A high-tech, rugged, all-terrain sports watch made of an innovative carbon fibre composite material, the Norqain Wild One (launched in 2022) was an important step in the development of the young, independent, family-owned watchmaking brand. Its elaborate design presents ample opportunity for personalization. Norqain now introduces a fully customizable iteration of this model, incorporating gold […]

First Look – Norqain Welcomes Stan Wawrinka and Launches the Wild One Skeleton Coral and Gecko

Norqain has its finger on the pulse and produces attractive, robust adventure watches that are remarkably popular among action-oriented watch buyers. Norqain CEO Ben Küffer has been able to count on some exceptional friends since he started his brand in 2018. One of these is Jean-Claude Biver, whose valuable input resulted in the Wild One. […]

First Look – New Pastel Colours for the Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm

Ben Küffer hit the ground running with the launch of his start-up watch brand Norqain in 2018. Thanks to a good network of family and friends associated with the watch industry, Ben counted on the support of his father, Marc Küffer, who owned and managed a prominent Swiss private label manufacturer, Ted Schneider, a member […]

First Look – The Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono Gets Trendy New Colours

In a relatively short span of time, Norqain has consolidated an attractive portfolio of watches designed for rugged outdoor activities. Grouped into three collections – Adventure, Independence and Freedom – the brand releases new colours on two limited-edition chronographs from the popular Adventure family. Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm Norqain expands the colour range of […]

Introducing – Two New Editions of the Norqain Wild One, In Gold or Black

Established in 2018, Norqain swiftly entered the watchmaking scene, releasing a compelling range with a solid commitment to sustainability, and was noted for being upfront about its suppliers and collaborators – a testament to the independent brand’s integrity. A standout release from Norqain is the Wild ONE sports collection, featuring timepieces with a unique case construction, […]

Norqain release their most luxurious watch yet, the Wild One Gold, as well as the murdered-out Wild One All Black

Norqain Wild ONE Gold All Black feature The Swiss independent has unveiled arguably their two most desirable models yet at Dubai Watch Week 2023.

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Introducing – The New Norqain Wild ONE Hakuna Mipaka Limited Edition

The Wild ONE series, introduced last year, features a brand-new lightweight material called NORTEQ, both launches initiated by Jean-Claude Biver, an Advisor to the Board of the family-owned Swiss watchmaker Norqain. This relatively young (since 2018) brand has already made a significant impact through its technical innovations, philanthropic endeavours, and collaborative projects. One of Norqain’s […]

The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide

What do you get the man who has everything? Finding a good Father’s Day gift can be a real challenge – and if you’re a dad yourself, you’re probably tired of getting socks and jocks year after year. That’s why a watch makes such a great Father’s Day gift: it’s something dad will actually treasure … Continued

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Geoff Hess joins Sotheby’s as Head of Watches for the Americas

It’s that time of year where the Swiss typically go on holiday, which means there’s less news about fresh releases this week. Nonetheless, some big news was announced at Sotheby’s, when Geoff Hess was revealed as the esteemed auction house’s new Head of Watches for the Americas region. “It is my honour to take up … Continued

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Introducing – The Cracked Textured Dials Of The Norqain Adventure Neverest Glacier

Norqain’s highly successful Adventure Neverest line debuted in 2021 and kickstarted the independent Swiss brand’s partnership with the Butterfly Help Project supporting schooling for the children of sherpas in Nepal. Two new models – a three-hand and a GMT – join the collection with bold black or grey and golden dials inspired by the jagged […]