Norqain

Faces of Nature: Five Watches with Dials Inspired by the Natural World

Watch dials have undeniably gotten more colorful in recent years, but even beyond expanding the palette of tones and textures, some watchmakers have turned to the flora and fauna of the natural world for inspiration. Here are five watches that bring organic and environmental motifs to the wrist. CHOPARD ALPINE EAGLE CADENCE 8HF Chopard’s Alpine...

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Oct 1, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: The Return of the Legendary Hanhart 417 ES

The reissue of the Hanhart 417 ES marks the return of a legend among wristwatches. More than 60 years ago, the original model served as the first pilot’s chronograph for the German armed forces. Today Hanhart combines the watch’s iconic historical design with the most modern production techniques to produce a robust chronograph suitable for...

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Oct 20, 2021 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: Norqain Adventure Neverest GMT

With the countdown to WatchTime New York 2021 now standing at exactly one month, we are excited to return for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24, along with more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces. Among these is Norqain, which will showcase a variety of...

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Sep 24, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Norqain Scales New Summits with Himalayas-Inspired Adventure Neverest Collection

Bienne-based Norqain, founded in 2018, has swiftly become an independent watch brand to be reckoned with in its relatively short tenure, notably producing two proprietary Swiss-made calibers in collaboration with Kenissi, a movement manufacturer founded by Rolex-owned Tudor. One of those calibers, the self-winding, three-hand NN20/1 that debuted in last year’s Independence 20 model, now...

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Aug 19, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Destination Moon: Introducing Two new Hakuto-R Eco-Drive Chronographs from Citizen (with Live Photos)

Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. and space start-up Ispace Inc. have recently joined forces. As corporate partner of Ispace’s planned commercial lunar exploration program, the 100-year-old Japanese watchmaker and pioneer in the use of titanium has now released two limited-edition chronographs dedicated to the upcoming missions that should also bring parts made of the brand’s Super...

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Oct 13, 2021 by WatchTime

Norqain Turns the Calendar from ’20 to ’21 with New Independence 21 Limited Editions

Last year, young Swiss watchmaker Norqain introduced the Independence 20, which was its first timepiece fitted with an exclusive manufacture caliber produced in partnership with Tudor-founded movement maker Kenissi. Now the brand follows it up with the introduction of the Independence 21, the next generation of watches within the original model’s design family. The release...

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Jun 24, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Norqain Launches the Next Wave of Freedom 60 GMT Collection in Bronze & Steel

Today, Swiss newcomer Norqain unveils the latest update to its attention-grabbing Freedom collection — specifically, two new Freedom 60 GMT watches, one with a forest green dial in a bronze case, the other a steel-cased model with an opaline dial. Norqain’s initial launch of the Freedom 60 GMT came last year, just prior to October’s...

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Mar 24, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime Live 2020: Norqain Freedom 60 GMT and Freedom 60 39

WatchTime Live is very nearly upon us, and today we are taking a look at Norqain and its updated Freedom collection that will be showcased at the event. Over the past year, the Swiss newcomer has been attracting a growing amount of positive press, with much of the excitement focusing on its interesting and sports-minded...

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Oct 20, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Independent Swiss Watch Brand NORQAIN Celebrates NHLPA Partnership with Limited-Edition Launch

NORQAIN's new Adventure Sport Chrono NHLPA Limited Edition is limited to 500 pieces and features unique design details that hint at the speed and thrill of professional ice hockey.

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Oct 1, 2020 by WatchTime

Appealing Newcomer: Testing the Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono

Fans of retro styling will like the Freedom 60 Chrono. This chronograph from the young Swiss brand Norqain certainly looks attractive, but what else does it do? We find out in this test feature from our August 2020 issue.

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Sep 17, 2020 by Alexander Krupp

Color Psychology: 6 Watches with Green Dials to Calm Your Pandemic Nerves

A medical review, recently published on Color Psychology, written by author Kendra Cherry and reviewed by Psychotherapist Steven Gans, MD, suggests that different colors have different psychological impact on our moods and emotions. In hopes of calming your pandemic nerves, we have rounded up some of the latest 2020 watches with...

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Aug 9, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

Norqain Launches the Independence 20, Its First Watch with an Exclusive In-House Caliber

Following its partnership with mechanical movement manufacturer, Kenissi, the independent Swiss watchmaking brand, Norqain is presenting its first timepiece fitted with its exclusive Manufacture Caliber...

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Jul 30, 2020 by Corey Vlahos