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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Coral 42mm

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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Coral 42mm

Ref. N3000.07Q31.B13.R01

Among our 36 Norqain watchesThis watch£4,950
Premium

Sits in Norqain’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Norqain watches we list, which start at £2,150.

Price range £2,150 to £9,700 across 36 Norqain watches in stock.

The Wild ONE was drawn up with Jean-Claude Biver, and the collaboration shows in the engineering logic as much as the aesthetic. The case is built in layers: a sandblasted titanium inner shell sits inside a NORTEQ carbon fibre cage, with the coral red rubber shock absorber bonded around it. That structure accounts for a 5,000g shock resistance rating and, despite the 42mm footprint, a total weight of 84 grams — light enough that the watch disappears on the wrist in a way solid-metal sport watches cannot manage. The movement underneath is worth understanding. Norqain's N08S calibre was developed with Kenissi, the same manufacture that builds movements for Tudor, and it carries COSC chronometer certification — meaning its rate variance has been independently verified across positions and temperatures. Through the skeleton dial, the architecture is visible directly, and the coral red Super-LumiNova in the hands and indices is deliberately matched to the shock absorber's colour, so the accent runs from the case structure through to the dial and down to the strap's Milanese-patterned rubber. The carbon pin buckle continues the material logic of the case rather than breaking it with a different finish.

Reference
N3000.07Q31.B13.R01
Brand
Norqain
Collection
Independence Wild One Skeleton
Case size
42mm
Case thickness
12.30mm
Case material
Carbon
Case shape
Round
Dial
Black
Crystal
Sapphire
Movement
Automatic
Calibre
N08S
Functions
Skeleton dial
Water resistance
200m
Bracelet / strap
Rubber strap
Strap colour
Red
Clasp
Buckle
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Retailer
Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
Lug-to-lug
49.40mm
Power reserve
41 hours
Also in 5 collections

This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,191), Automatic Watches (1,701), Sports Watches (756), Dive Watches (535) and Skeleton Watches (284).

What the specifications mean

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

Strengths

  • 200m water resistance, rated for actual diving
  • 49.4mm lug-to-lug keeps the 42mm case wearable
  • Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
  • Luminous hands and markers for low light
  • One of Norqain's more premium watches
Best forDivingSwimming

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Coral alternatives

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Wild ONE Skeleton Coral 42mm compared with 2 alternatives from other brands
SpecificationThis watchWild ONE Skeleton Coral 42mmN3000.07Q31.B13.R01ZodiacSuper Sea Wolf Ceramic Compression Diver Automatic Rubber Strap WatchZO9594BremontAltitude MB Meteor Automatic 42mm Unisex Watch SilverALT42-MT-TI-SITI-B
Price£4,950£3,799£4,950
Case size42mm41mm42mm
Water resistance200m200m100m
MovementAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
StrapRubber strapRubber strapTitanium bracelet
Power reserve41 hours44 hours68 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.

Will it fit my wrist?

Lug-to-lug is 49.40mm, 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 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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