A Very Good Year: A Roundup Of NORQAIN’s 2021 Novelties

Like other NORQAIN watches, it is equipped with a super sturdy, COSC-certified automatic calibre made in collaboration with movement manufacturer Kenissi – in this case, NORQAIN’S Manufacture Calibre NN20/1, which is visible through the sapphire glass exhibition caseback.
 

The Adventure NEVEREST 40mm in green is priced between $3,180 and $3,390.

The Adventure NEVEREST GMT, launched in September, represents NORQAIN’s ability to read the room. Featuring a case size of 41mm and a thickness of 14.94mm, these three GMTs reflect the current taste for slightly smaller sports watches. Two of the three models are offered with forest green or royal blue accents and stainless steel cases with polished and satin-brushed finishing. The third model comes with sunset orange accents and a more modern steel case coated with black DLC.
 

Like the standard 40mm Adventure NEVEREST we already discussed, the NEVEREST GMT is also built for whatever exploits the wearer may indulge in – from hiking to biking – and has a knurled bezel edge for better grip. However, unlike the 40mm Adventure NEVEREST, which has a unidirectional bezel, all three of the GMT models feature a bidirectional rotating bezel with a 24-hour scale.
 

The two steel models have a black ceramic ring with white markings, and the DLC-coated model has a matching DLC-coated bezel with light grey markings for optimum legibility. Plus, the GMT models have a very respectable 100 meters of water resistance.
 

Finally, because NORQAIN fans value individuality, the Adventure NEVEREST GMT watches can be outfitted with a variety of strap options. These include a vegan-certified rubber NATO strap with accents that complement the color scheme of the chosen watch.
 

The Adventure NEVEREST GMT is priced between $3,760 and $4,500.

Last but not least, the most recent addition to the brand’s Adventure NEVEREST line, the Night Sight, is exceptional because of its gorgeous glowing green dial. It’s a time-only watch with a black DLC case and a dial fully painted in X1 Super-LumiNova. And it’s thanks to this radical dial that makes the Night Sight a bold departure from previous NEVEREST watches.
 

The black hour markers and hands, including large Arabic numerals at the cardinal positions, have military-style stencil treatment, allowing maximum visibility in any lighting conditions (including sitting outside under the stars). And, while a fully illuminated dial has been done before, the black DLC case frames it in a whole new light.
 

Finally, it must also be noted that a percentage of the sale proceeds from every NEVEREST timepiece sold goes to the Butterfly Help Project, which benefits the families of Sherpas who have lost their lives in the Himalayan Mountains.

The NEVEREST Night Sight is priced between $3,490 to $3,890.
 

For more information on NORQAIN’s 2021 releases, visit the brand’s website.

(Photography by Kat Shoulders)