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Norqain Adventure MOP 37mm
Ref. N1800.08S08.W01.R03
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Stepping up in Norqain's range
The Adventure Sport sits at the more dressed end of Norqain's sport range — a 37mm case with a 44mm lug-to-lug that keeps it proportionate on a narrower wrist, paired here with a white rubber strap and a dial that does something a plain sport watch would not. Mother-of-pearl shifts through the light in a way that no painted or printed surface manages, and the diamond hour markers read against it without looking out of place because the background itself already has depth. What holds the whole thing together is the 18ct 5N red gold used for the unidirectional bezel, crown and the customisable side plate — warm tones against white and steel, properly integrated rather than added as decoration. The movement beneath is a modified Sellita SW200-1, a Swiss automatic with a solid track record, running here under the NN08 designation with 38 hours of power reserve. It is not trying to be a dress watch that tolerates the occasional splash; 100 metres of water resistance and a rotating bezel are working features, and the white rubber strap confirms the brief.
- Reference
- N1800.08S08.W01.R03
- Brand
- Norqain
- Collection
- Adventure Sport
- Case size
- 37mm
- Case thickness
- 11.50mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- NN08
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- White
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 44mm
- Gem set
- Yes
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,191), Stainless Steel Watches (2,819), Automatic Watches (1,701), Women's Watches (1,383) and Diamond Watches (113).
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 MOP alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | N1800.08S08.W01.R03 | SBGH347 | 01 400 7778 7150-07 7 20 01TLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,300 | £4,725 | £4,150 |
| Case size | 37mm | 37mm | 39mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Titanium bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | 55 hours | — |
| This watch | 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.
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 comparedWill 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 women's, though at 37mm 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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