Independent Swiss watchmaker Norqain delivers a watch from outer space, literally. The Wild One Meteorite 42mm Special Edition is the brand’s first-ever creation to feature a dial hewn from extraterrestrial rock, as the name suggests.
The centrepiece of the special edition is its dial, which is cut from an honest-to-goodness iron meteorite. Needless to say, each dial is one-of-a-kind, showcasing the distinctive Widmanstätten pattern — a crystalline structure formed over millions of years as metallic asteroids slowly cooled in space. This funky name explains the appeal here, for those in the know, and it is also handy shorthand for the unique looks of the dial. Of course, the latest Wild One is not only about a pretty face.
The dial is just the most newsworthy part of the striking 42mm burgundy watch, featuring a case made from Norteq®, the innovative and ultra-light carbon-fibre composite developed for the brand by specialist maker Biwi. The revolutionary case, consisting of 25 components, is six times lighter than steel and exceptionally shock-resistant, continuing the high-performance legacy of the Wild One collection developed in collaboration with industry legend Jean-Claude Biver.
“The iron meteorite dial taps into something wonderfully primal,” said Norqain founder and CEO Ben Küffer. “We’re dealing with a source material that travelled from a distant part of our solar system, got through our atmosphere, was discovered in northern Sweden, and ultimately found its way into a unique Norqain watch. Everyone who looks at the Wild One Meteorite Special Edition reacts with amazement. It’s hard to take your eyes off it. We like it when our watches tell stories and this one, which started millions of years ago, is truly remarkable!”
Behind the eye-catching dial, the COSC-certified Kenissi-developed calibre NN20/1 is hard at work, and its every beat can be admired through the sapphire crystal caseback. In case the movement mesmerises too much, the sapphire crystal bears the unmistakable inscription “SPECIAL EDITION, METEORITE” to underscore what makes the watch especially exclusive.
On that note, the Norqain Wild One Meteorite Special Edition became available for purchase starting November 18. Production is limited to 300 pieces for 2025.
The timepiece is priced at SGD 9,650 with an integrated anthracite rubber strap and burgundy Norteq® pin buckle, or SGD 10,150 for a version with a black DLC titanium folding clasp.
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