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Norqain Freedom Chrono Enjoy Life "Sprinkles" 40mm
Ref. N2201.19S04.A01.S01
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Stepping up in Norqain's range
The Freedom Chrono "Sprinkles" belongs to Norqain's Enjoy Life series, a line the brand uses to make a straightforward argument: that a serious Swiss chronograph does not have to take itself entirely seriously. This blue variant — nicknamed Blue Raspberry within the range — carries that argument further than most, with multicoloured hour markers shaped like candy sprinkles scattered across a matte light-blue dial, and a caseback that opens onto a printed scene of ice cream scoops above the words "Enjoy Life". The dial rewards a closer look. The date aperture between four and five o'clock runs a quiet joke: once a week, instead of a numeral, a tiny soft-serve cone appears in the window. The N19 calibre underneath is a rather more sober proposition — built on the Sellita SW510 architecture that traces its layout back to the Valjoux 7750, with a 62-hour power reserve and the kind of repairability that means a watchmaker anywhere can service it without drama. The one detail that does not show up anywhere on a specification sheet is the screwed plate on the left flank of the case. It is there to be engraved — a personal note, a date, whatever the owner wants to fix to the watch permanently. It is an unusual touch, and it suits a series that positions itself around memory and enjoyment rather than legibility at depth.
- Reference
- N2201.19S04.A01.S01
- Brand
- Norqain
- Collection
- Freedom
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 14.90mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- N19
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Small seconds, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.20mm
- Power reserve
- 62 hours
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,727), Back in Stock (1,726), Automatic Watches (1,510), Chronograph Watches (1,081), Sports Watches (735) and Blue Dial Watches (723).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 14.9mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Norqain Freedom Chrono Enjoy Life alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | N2201.19S04.A01.S01 | 85358TT06.BTT89 | L37214536 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,690 | £4,500 | £4,550 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 39.5mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Fabric strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 62 hours | 38 hours | 68 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 62 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 49.20mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ 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 £4,690. There is nothing to compare it against today.
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