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Norqain Wild ONE Khaki 42mm

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Norqain Wild ONE Khaki 42mm

Ref. N3000.21Q24.B02.R02

Among our 34 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 £1,850.

Price range £1,850 to £7,150 across 34 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 (15), Back in Stock (1,726), Automatic Watches (1,510), Sports Watches (735), Dive Watches (511) and Titanium Watches (164).

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
Best forDivingSwimming

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.

Wild ONE Khaki 42mm compared with 2 alternatives from other brands
SpecificationThis watchWild ONE Khaki 42mmN3000.21Q24.B02.R02ZodiacSuper Sea Wolf Ceramic Compression Diver Automatic Rubber Strap WatchZO9594LonginesSpirit Flyback Titanium 42mm Mens Watch GreyL38211536
Price£4,950£3,799£5,000
Case size42mm41mm42mm
Water resistance200m200m100m
MovementAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
StrapRubber strapRubber strapTitanium bracelet
Power reserve70 hours44 hours68 hours
This watch
  • Costs less
  • Rated shallower

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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.

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 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.

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 £4,950. There is nothing to compare it against today.

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