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Norqain Wild ONE Khaki 42mm
Ref. N3000.21Q24.B02.R02
Sits in Norqain’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Norqain watches we list, which start at £2,350.
Price range £2,350 to £9,700 across 29 Norqain watches in stock.The Wild ONE began as a conversation with Jean-Claude Biver, and his influence is visible in the decision to build the case from NORTEQ — Norqain's proprietary carbon-fibre composite — around a titanium container with a khaki rubber shock absorber sandwiched inside. That construction is not decoration: it is why a 42mm watch sits at 12.3mm thin despite being rated to 200m, and why it weighs 84 grams on the wrist rather than feeling like the instrument it technically is. The black dial is laser-cut across three levels, which means the texture shifts as the light moves rather than reading as a flat surface. The side plate is user-swappable, an unusual touch that acknowledges the watch is meant to be worn hard and personalised over time. The khaki rubber strap ties the whole thing together visually — the shock absorber inside the case uses the same colour, so the material choice reads as structural rather than cosmetic. The NN20/1 movement inside was developed with Kenissi and carries COSC certification, which means its timekeeping tolerance has been independently verified. Seventy hours of power reserve means a weekend left in the drawer does not require resetting on Monday morning.
- Reference
- N3000.21Q24.B02.R02
- Brand
- Norqain
- Collection
- Independence
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 12.3mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Titanium
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- NN20/1
- Water resistance
- 200m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Khaki
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.40mm
- Power reserve
- 70 hours
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Norqain Independence range (16), Back in Stock (4,815), Automatic Watches (1,641), Sports Watches (729), Dive Watches (512) and Titanium Watches (165).
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
- 70-hour reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Norqain Wild ONE Khaki alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | N3000.21Q24.B02.R02 | L38211536 | TN42-CHR-SS-BK-L-S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,950 | £5,000 | £4,950 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42.5mm |
| Water resistance | 200m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Titanium bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 70 hours | 68 hours | 56 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 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 comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 70 hours fully wound — enough to sit off the wrist over a weekend and still be running.
What size strap does it take?
22mm. 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 49.40mm, 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 wristIs 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, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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