Norqain Archives - Time+Tide Watches

01.05.26

Christopher Ward launches a new Sealander, Tudor goes yellow for the Miami F1, and Sartory Billard completely loses its mind

Watches and Wonders might be over, but the train doesn't stop as we have new watches, new ambassadors, and more coming this week.

Norqain adds a finishing touch with new Freedom Chrono 60 Enjoy Life “Sprinkles” models

Introducing

19.04.26

Norqain adds a finishing touch with new Freedom Chrono 60 Enjoy Life “Sprinkles” models

How do you top ice cream? With sprinkles of course, and that's exactly what Norqain has done with its updated chono.

Norqain takes its 42mm flyback chronograph for a walk on the wild side, with the new Wild One Skeleton Chrono

Introducing

12.04.26

Norqain takes its 42mm flyback chronograph for a walk on the wild side, with the new Wild One Skeleton Chrono

Norqain takes its 42mm flyback chronograph to the wild side, introducing a trio of new skeletonised Wild One Chronographs

New releases from Ressence, M.A.D. Editions, Rexhep Rexhepi and more

Last Week in Watches

12.04.26

New releases from Ressence, M.A.D. Editions, Rexhep Rexhepi and more

This has been an incredible week for independent watchmaking. Ressence has announced its first-ever in-house movement, M.A.D. is presenting two new editions for those who…

Norqain’s new concept Wild One Skeleton X-Lite weighs just 45 grams

Introducing

09.04.26

Norqain’s new concept Wild One Skeleton X-Lite weighs just 45 grams

The new Norqain Wild One Skeleton X-Lite pushes the brand's ultra-lightweight pursuit even further – weighing just 45 grams.

10 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Buying Guides

19.02.26

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10 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.

New releases from Sarpaneva, Niton, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

08.02.26

New releases from Sarpaneva, Niton, Vacheron Constantin and more

Niton and AP revive historical jumping hour watches, Sarpaneva and Urwerk go intergalactic, and Louis Vuitton teams up with De Bethune.

Studio Underd0g moves in-house and Norqain hits the ice this week

Friday Wind Down

06.02.26

Studio Underd0g moves in-house and Norqain hits the ice this week

With the Winter Olympics around the corner, there is still plenty of action happening in the watch world to catch up on.

Norqain debuts its first watch as the Official Luxury Sports Watch of the NHL

Introducing

03.02.26

Norqain debuts its first watch as the Official Luxury Sports Watch of the NHL

The Norqain Adventure Sport NHL Limited Edition is a tasteful tribute to hockey that does both the brand and the NHL justice.

All love, no deuces: here are 6 of the best tennis-inspired watches

Buying Guides

29.01.26

All love, no deuces: here are 6 of the best tennis-inspired watches

With the Australian Open currently underway we've got tennis on our minds, so here's a guide to some of the best tennis-inspired watches.

New releases from Armin Strom, VPC, Oris and more

Last Week in Watches

18.01.26

New releases from Armin Strom, VPC, Oris and more

One of our colleagues presents an innovative dive watch as his second release, and Oris tastefully brings back an icon of the past.

Norqain picks the warm glow of the golden hour for inspiration for its latest Adventure Sport limited edition collection

Introducing

16.01.26

Norqain picks the warm glow of the golden hour for inspiration for its latest Adventure Sport limited edition collection

Exclusively available in the USA and Canada only, these bronze Adventure Sport models evoke every photographer's favourite time of day.

9 of the best mountaineering watches for those looking to reach new heights

Buying Guides

10.01.26

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9 of the best mountaineering watches for those looking to reach new heights

Whether you're looking to scale the world's most famous peaks or you're just a massive fan of massifs, these watches are for you.

The Time+Tide holiday gift guide: all the best gift ideas for watch enthusiasts

Buying Guides

10.12.25

The Time+Tide holiday gift guide: all the best gift ideas for watch enthusiasts

We've assembled a comprehensive list of gift recommendations for all sorts of watch lovers at all sorts of budgets.

Norqain celebrates the start of the holiday season with two precious metal 39mm Wild One Skeletons

Introducing

01.12.25

Norqain celebrates the start of the holiday season with two precious metal 39mm Wild One Skeletons

Norqain introduces two luxe, skeletonised takes on the Wild One 39mm just in time for the holiday season.

New releases from AVI-8, Hublot, Fears and more

Last Week in Watches

30.11.25

New releases from AVI-8, Hublot, Fears and more

From engineering marvels to pieces with a strong artistic focus, what a week!

Norqain goes out of this world with the new Wild One Meteorite Special Edition

Hands On

18.11.25

Norqain goes out of this world with the new Wild One Meteorite Special Edition

Norqain goes extraterrestrial with a meteorite dial in its flagship Wild One 42mm model... Which works strangely well.

Norqain and Gary Neville stopped by the London Studio for a Wild night

Events

25.10.25

Norqain and Gary Neville stopped by the London Studio for a Wild night

The Man United defender turned entrepreneur stopped by our London Discovery Studio for a night all about Norqain.

Norqain reveals a new orange colour for its most advanced chronograph

Hands On

15.10.25

Norqain reveals a new orange colour for its most advanced chronograph

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono gets a high-visibility orange makeover, emphasising its sportiness.

New releases from H. Moser & Cie, Montblanc, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

05.10.25

New releases from H. Moser & Cie, Montblanc, Breitling and more

Rich, warm colours and decadently complicated watches were the order of the week.

Norqain has a hot new purple limited edition of its Wild One Skeleton 42mm

Hands On

01.10.25

Norqain has a hot new purple limited edition of its Wild One Skeleton 42mm

A hot new purple bombshell has entered the Time+Tide London Discovery Studio villa...

Friday Wind Down

26.09.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s “The Adventure Spirit” is a travelling showcase of rare sports watches from the normally buttoned-down brand

This exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover one of the most underrated sides of one of the most well-respected brands in the world.

New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

21.09.25

New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more

From watches made from mountain rocks to automata that rock our world, there were more than a few big releases this week.

Norqain just dropped the perfect autumn watch: the panda-dialled, limited edition Freedom 60 43mm Off-White

In The Shop

19.09.25

Norqain just dropped the perfect autumn watch: the panda-dialled, limited edition Freedom 60 43mm Off-White

Norqain expands its popular Freedom 60 Chrono range to include a subtle off-white panda dial limited edition featuring red gold accents.

New releases from Doxa, Maurice Lacroix, Time+Tide x Dennison and more

Last Week in Watches

24.08.25

New releases from Doxa, Maurice Lacroix, Time+Tide x Dennison and more

DateNights, Desert Kings and Billions of Oysters... We unveiled our first dress watch this week, but it wasn't the only collab that dropped.

Norqain’s latest Wild One honours Stan Wawrinka and the terrific sport of tennis

Introducing

22.08.25

Norqain’s latest Wild One honours Stan Wawrinka and the terrific sport of tennis

Can you spot where the fibres of a tennis ball are incorporated into the watch?

The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

Buying Guides

21.08.25

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The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

What do you get the man who has everything? We've rounded up a few horological Father's Day gift ideas that'll be sure to please any…

The big dogs and underdogs in 2025’s GPHG

Lists

01.08.25

The big dogs and underdogs in 2025’s GPHG

This year's GPHG long list has been announced, and we've gone through them all to find out the favourites and outside chancers.

Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

Buying Guides

12.07.25

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Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

Because, let's face it, who among us isn’t at least a little bit of a horological voyeur?

Norqain skeletonises and downsizes the Independence, making it a steel cousin of the Wild One

Introducing

04.07.25

Norqain skeletonises and downsizes the Independence, making it a steel cousin of the Wild One

The Independence Skeleton 40mm is a new addition to the sporty line that brings Norqain's signature to a smaller case size in two colours.

Norqain hit the back of the net with Soccer Aid sponsorship

Events

20.06.25

Norqain hit the back of the net with Soccer Aid sponsorship

We had a day in Manchester to see how Norqain took over Old Trafford for one of the biggest charity football matches on Earth.

Norqain Wild One Skeleton 39mm – smaller size, bigger punch?

Watch Reviews

18.06.25

Norqain Wild One Skeleton 39mm – smaller size, bigger punch?

Softer colour touches, but losing none of its fun potential.

What goes into making a fully Swiss solar watch?

Friday Wind Down

13.06.25

What goes into making a fully Swiss solar watch?

Solar watches have been associated with the Japanese for the longest time, but Tissot is trying to change that.

Norqain bring the summer heat with the new Freedom 60 Chrono Enjoy Life

Hands On

05.06.25

Norqain bring the summer heat with the new Freedom 60 Chrono Enjoy Life

If you're in search of a relaxed watch to take you into summer and remind you to relax a bit more, we may have found…

The new 39mm Wild One Skeleton and Independence Chrono show Norqain does trends differently

Video

18.04.25

The new 39mm Wild One Skeleton and Independence Chrono show Norqain does trends differently

Norqain recreates a mountain peak for its two novelties.

New releases from Raúl Pagès, Alto, De Bethune and more

Last Week in Watches

30.03.25

New releases from Raúl Pagès, Alto, De Bethune and more

Watches and Wonders is just around the corner, and it looks like independent brands have had a lot to say the past seven days.

Friday Wind Down

28.03.25

Time+Tide take over Leica in London

We held a special evening in the Leica London store to discover how the brand's expertise in optics has pivoted into watchmaking.

Norqain now has a Wild One Skeleton in a 39mm case – with four new colours!

Introducing

28.03.25

Norqain now has a Wild One Skeleton in a 39mm case – with four new colours!

The new Norqain Wild One Skeleton 39mm may scale down the case, but it remains equally as robust and high-performing as its 42mm sibling.

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Buying Guides

05.03.25

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Purple watch dials may not be the most common, but they are among the most evocative that you'll find on the market.

Friday Wind Down

24.01.25

Christopher Ward watches were ‘in the metal’ in our Melbourne studio last night, as well as the brand’s CEO Mike France

Last night, we transformed our Melbourne studio into a Christopher Ward showroom - a first for Australia and the brand.

The three watches Andrew wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

04.01.25

The three watches Andrew wore most in 2024 are…

Andrew had a love affair with rose gold in 2024, as well as a watch with more than a few celebrity connections...

Our favourite watches from the T+T Shop in 2024

In The Shop

03.01.25

Our favourite watches from the T+T Shop in 2024

As 2024 starts to disappear in our rear-view mirror, we look at some of our favourite watches that launched in the Time+Tide Shop last year.

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

Friday Wind Down

13.12.24

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

Rado's signing of Green reflects how the Swiss watch industry is finally taking cricket seriously... And that they've got a soft spot for Aussies.

The Time+Tide team picks the most underrated watch dials

Lists

20.11.24

The Time+Tide team picks the most underrated watch dials

The rules of the game: pick a watch with a very underrated dial, ideally from a brand that is not typically known for its dials.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Universal Genève, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

18.11.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Universal Genève, Vacheron Constantin and more

Our Sundowner was the biggest piece of watch news last week... Although we might be slightly biased.

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

27.10.24

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Black dials, vintage-style GMTs, and German takes on the golden ratio.

Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

Buying Guides

28.09.24

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Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

It's the material that is often forgotten about in the watchmaking world, but there are some great carbon fibre watches out there.

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

15.09.24

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Not just one, but two watches dedicated to sailing have just been announced. Both Hublot and Panerai presented two maritime-themed timepieces. In addition, Omega’s Constellation…