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Norqain Adventure NEVEREST Limited Edition 40mm

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Norqain Adventure NEVEREST Limited Edition 40mm

Ref. N1300.08B01.B01.R02

Among our 36 Norqain watchesThis watch£3,375
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The NEVEREST takes its name and its texture from the Himalayas — the dial graduates from black to grey in a pattern that traces the jagged profile of the peaks, and the orange Super-LumiNova filling the hands and markers is not a styling choice but a legibility one, drawn from the conditions faced by the Sherpa guides who inspired the watch. Of the 350 pieces made, each carries the story on its exhibition caseback, where the limited-edition rotor is finished with orange text visible through flat sapphire. Ten per cent of proceeds from every NEVEREST sold goes to the Butterfly Help Project in Nepal, which supports the families of Sherpas lost in the mountains. On the wrist, the 40mm DLC-coated case reads larger than that lug-to-lug measurement — 48.3mm — would usually suggest, because the orange rubber strap integrates directly into the case rather than sitting beneath lugs. The compass bezel rotates both ways and the N08 calibre inside is COSC-certified, built on the Sellita SW200-1 and running to a 41-hour reserve. The customisable screw-on plate on the left flank is a detail that either matters to an owner or it does not; for the right person it turns a limited piece into a personal one.

Reference
N1300.08B01.B01.R02
Brand
Norqain
Collection
Adventure
Case size
40mm
Case thickness
12.55mm
Lug width
20mm
Case material
Black PVD
Case shape
Round
Dial
Black
Crystal
Sapphire
Bezel
Bidirectional rotating
Movement
Automatic
Calibre
N08
Functions
Date
Water resistance
200m
Bracelet / strap
Rubber strap
Strap colour
Orange
Clasp
Buckle
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Retailer
Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
Lug-to-lug
48.30mm
Power reserve
41 hours
Origin
Swiss made
Also in 7 collections

This watch appears in the Norqain Adventure range (7), Back in Stock (4,191), Stainless Steel Watches (2,819), Automatic Watches (1,701), Sports Watches (756), Dive Watches (535) and Limited Edition Watches (192).

What the specifications mean

A mechanical watch built to be worn hard and got wet.

Strengths

  • 200m water resistance, rated for actual diving
  • 40mm suits most wrists
  • Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
  • Luminous hands and markers for low light
  • Sits in the lower half of Norqain's range as we list it
Best forDivingSwimmingEveryday wear

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Adventure NEVEREST Limited Edition 40mm compared with 2 alternatives from other brands
SpecificationThis watchAdventure NEVEREST Limited Edition 40mmN1300.08B01.B01.R02ZodiacSuper Sea Wolf Ceramic Compression Diver Automatic Rubber Strap WatchZO9594BremontSupermarine 300M 40mm Mens Watch GreenSM40-ND-SS-GN-B
Price£3,375£3,799£3,350
Case size40mm41mm40mm
Water resistance200m200m300m
MovementAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
StrapRubber strapRubber strapStainless steel bracelet
Power reserve41 hours44 hours50 hours
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch

Can I swim with it?

Yes. At 200m it is rated for swimming, snorkelling and recreational diving.

Water resistance explained

Will the glass scratch?

Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.

Sapphire, mineral and acrylic compared

Does it need a battery?

No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.

Quartz, automatic and solar compared

How long does it run for when it's not worn?

About 41 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.

What size strap does it take?

20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.

Will it fit my wrist?

Lug-to-lug is 48.30mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ inches) upward.

Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.

How to size a watch to your wrist

Is it a men's or women's watch?

Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.

Cheapest place to buy

Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.

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