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Norqain Independence Skeleton Grey 42mm
Ref. N3000.07S02.G01.R01
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Stepping up in Norqain's range
Norqain launched the Independence collection with a clear brief: make something robust enough for genuine adventure without the aesthetic compromises that usually come with it. The N08S movement that powers this version earns a COSC chronometer certificate, but the more interesting engineering detail is structural — the skeletonised architecture uses a beam construction where every support point is held by at least two arms, which makes the open framework considerably more shock-resistant than conventional skeleton movements. That matters when the watch is actually used. The grey dial and case treatment keep the movement visible without the theatrical contrast of darker colourways, and the combination of brushed, polished and sandblasted surfaces gives the steel genuine depth in changing light. At 48.75mm lug to lug the case sits closer to the wrist than the 42mm footprint might suggest, and the textured rubber strap — patterned after Milanese mesh — is comfortable enough to wear through the day without the stiffness that plagues many integrated rubber fittings. The gold-plated, faceted hands carry X1 Super-LumiNova, the grade that charges quickly and holds for hours rather than minutes. The small engrable plate on the left flank of the case is either invisible or the most personal detail on the watch, depending on what the owner puts there.
- Reference
- N3000.07S02.G01.R01
- Brand
- Norqain
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 11.80mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- N08S
- Functions
- Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Grey
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 48.75mm
- Power reserve
- 41 hours
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,504), Automatic Watches (1,398), Back in Stock (1,188), Skeleton Watches (239) and Grey Dial Watches (200).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 48.75mm lug-to-lug keeps the 42mm case wearable
- 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
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| Specification | N3000.07S02.G01.R01 | L38354329 | 2785-SBC-60000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,600 | £3,550 | £3,495 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Rubber strap | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 41 hours | 59 hours | 38 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 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 48.75mm, 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 men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £3,600. There is nothing to compare it against today.
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