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Norqain Adventure DLC 37mm
Ref. N1800.08B02.B01.R01
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Norqain launched in 2018 with a deliberate ambition to place Swiss sport watches in a size range the industry had largely abandoned — watches that could be worn without bulk. The Adventure line is where that thinking is most visible, and at 37mm across and 44mm lug to lug it sits decisively closer to a dress watch's footprint than to a conventional sport piece, while the unidirectional bezel and rubber strap leave no doubt about its intentions. The dial is what holds the eye. A mountain-pattern stamp across the black surface gives it texture that catches raking light differently from a flat dial, making it readable in a way that pure gloss cannot manage. The 18ct red gold bezel housing, set with a black ceramic insert, is an unexpected material pairing against the all-black DLC case — warm against cool, flush enough that it reads as considered rather than decorative. The rubber strap picks up the knurled finish of the bezel itself, and the buckle is DLC-coated to match, so the watch holds together as a single object rather than as components assembled from a parts list. The Norqain plate on the left side of the case — a small blank panel for personal engraving — is either something an owner will use immediately or never notice again, but its presence signals that the brand expects the watch to be kept. The N08 calibre inside is built on the Sellita SW200-1, a movement chosen because it is dependable and widely serviced rather than proprietary, which is a quietly sensible decision for a watch designed to be worn hard.
- Reference
- N1800.08B02.B01.R01
- Brand
- Norqain
- Collection
- Adventure
- Case size
- 37mm
- Case thickness
- 11.5mm
- Lug width
- 18mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- N08
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 44mm
- Power reserve
- 41 hours
- Gem set
- Yes
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in the Norqain Adventure range (7), Back in Stock (4,191), Stainless Steel Watches (2,819), Automatic Watches (1,701) and All Black Watches (256).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 37mm 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
Norqain Adventure DLC alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | N1800.08B02.B01.R01 | L38035536 | ALT39-DT-SS-SI-L-S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,800 | £3,750 | £3,700 |
| Case size | 37mm | 39mm | 39mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 41 hours | 72 hours | 68 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes 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 comparedHow 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?
18mm. 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 44mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
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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