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Norqain Adventure White 37mm
Ref. N1800.08S05.W01.R03
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Stepping up in Norqain's range
Norqain launched the Adventure Sport as a genuine daily-wear sports watch rather than a category exercise, and the 37mm case reflects a deliberate decision to produce something that suits a wide range of wrists without compromise. The mountain-pattern stamping pressed into the white dial is the brand's clearest statement of where it comes from — a Swiss independent founded by people with roots in alpine country — and the knurled ceramic bezel reads as a continuation of that same texture rather than an afterthought. At 44mm lug to lug, the case sits compactly on the wrist despite the sports brief, and the white rubber strap is matched closely enough to the dial and bezel finish that the whole thing reads as a coordinated object. The N08 calibre inside is a Sellita SW 200-1 built to Norqain's specification — a movement the industry regards as straightforward to service and unlikely to cause trouble, which matters more over a decade than it does on the day of purchase.
- Reference
- N1800.08S05.W01.R03
- Brand
- Norqain
- Case size
- 37mm
- Case thickness
- 11.50mm
- Lug width
- 18mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- N08
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- White
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 44mm
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,504), Automatic Watches (1,398) and Back in Stock (1,188).
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
Worth knowing
- 38-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
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| Specification | N1800.08S05.W01.R03 | L34104936 | 86012M04 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,150 | £2,350 | £2,105 |
| Case size | 37mm | 37mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 38 hours | 72 hours | 63 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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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.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 38 hours fully wound — so it will usually stop if you leave it off overnight.
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.
Is 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 new, at £2,150. There is nothing to compare it against today.
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