New Chronograph Dive Style Watch
I am a huge fan of dive watches and have been looking for the right chronograph diver, to match my favourite complication with my favourite watch style. I’ve tried a couple of different options including a Seiko Prospex and a Citizen Promaster but they’ve always been too bulky for me. This one from Norqain delivers very well for me with a diameter of 41mm and a lug to lug under 50mm, I was a little worried about the 15mm thickness but a lot of that disappears on wrist thanks to the caseback. 100m of water resistance secured with a screw down crown, I know modern divers are generally built with a minimum of 200m of wr but that 100 will suit me fine.
I found this a little while ago but ignored it as the MSRP was well over my budget, but as I found it on sale within my price range I had to take a punt and I’m happy I did.
Based in Stockholm Sweden, always been interested in watches recently began taking a special interest in more independent watch brands.
Congratulation to your new watch Matt. Looks very crisp with a beautiful blue color.
Congratulation to your new watch Matt. Looks very crisp with a beautiful blue color.
Thanks Per I just couldn’t go passed it. A beautiful blue dialed diver chronograph in a reasonable size. It just hit all my buttons. Might need to wait a bit longer to get that Epoch.
Congratulations. I really like the Norqain designs and feel that as a brand they don't get the recognition they deserve. Part of that is likely due to their retail prices, which are definitely somewhat optimistic. I have an Adventure Sport Chrono that I picked up at the local Norqain AD in Jan 2020 for a 30% discount during a sales event - at that price it was well worth it, but pretty hard to justify at list price.
I have the CW C60 Chrono. 42 and quite thick, but wears surprisingly well, as the caseback is coated black and tends to disappear on wrist. Great fit & finish.
Congratulations 🎉 Beautiful watch! Love the blue carbon fiber dial and the red hands 🔥
Congratulations. I really like the Norqain designs and feel that as a brand they don't get the recognition they deserve. Part of that is likely due to their retail prices, which are definitely somewhat optimistic. I have an Adventure Sport Chrono that I picked up at the local Norqain AD in Jan 2020 for a 30% discount during a sales event - at that price it was well worth it, but pretty hard to justify at list price.
Agree 100%. They’re great looking slightly overpriced (in my opinion) watches, and when you get a reasonable discount they’re well worth it.
I have the CW C60 Chrono. 42 and quite thick, but wears surprisingly well, as the caseback is coated black and tends to disappear on wrist. Great fit & finish.
Christopher Ward can’t seem to do anything wrong. I saw that chrono and it was hard to pull myself away from it.
Congratulations 🎉 Beautiful watch! Love the blue carbon fiber dial and the red hands 🔥
Thanks yeah this one really is a looker, I’m really happy with it.
Christopher Ward can’t seem to do anything wrong. I saw that chrono and it was hard to pull myself away from it.
I too am a fan of dive style watches. Just like you, I have become intrigued by chronographs. I've found this little Ronda 8040n that I can't stop looking at 🥴
Matt nice pick up. I'm a fan of Norqain I have the Freedom 60 and I love it. Does it has the new Kinissi movement in it? I really like the dial on that one. Cheers!
Yep they just can’t go wrong that watch looks brilliant.
I too am a fan of dive style watches. Just like you, I have become intrigued by chronographs. I've found this little Ronda 8040n that I can't stop looking at 🥴
That’s one nice looking watch please post some pictures if you go for it.
Matt nice pick up. I'm a fan of Norqain I have the Freedom 60 and I love it. Does it has the new Kinissi movement in it? I really like the dial on that one. Cheers!
Yeah the dial was the first thing to pull me in. I’m really curious about that movement but no they’ve just modified a Sellita 500a for this one.
Yeah the dial was the first thing to pull me in. I’m really curious about that movement but no they’ve just modified a Sellita 500a for this one.
The new Norqains have the in house a Tudor movement but I don't know if they make one for a chronograph.
The new Norqains have the in house a Tudor movement but I don't know if they make one for a chronograph.
Can’t answer that one, but this one is just their in house movement the NN17 which I think is either based on or modified from the Sellita. I’m guessing a Tudor movement might price this out for me.
Can’t answer that one, but this one is just their in house movement the NN17 which I think is either based on or modified from the Sellita. I’m guessing a Tudor movement might price this out for me.
The Valjous is a solid movement. That's what's in mine. You don't have anything to worry about. In fact it's probably going to be easier to service.
The Valjous is a solid movement. That's what's in mine. You don't have anything to worry about. In fact it's probably going to be easier to service.
I agree, doesn’t unfortunately cure my curiousity about those Tudor movements. This is a dangerous hobby we’re in.
I agree, doesn’t unfortunately cure my curiousity about those Tudor movements. This is a dangerous hobby we’re in.
Yes that's a very true statement. I know 100% the Norqain uses Tudor movements in their watches. Which model I'm not sure. I'd guess the GMTs.
Very nice
Very nice
Thank you.