Adventure Time: A First Look At The NORQAIN Adventure NEVEREST GMT 41mm

Watches and adventure go hand in hand. Who doesn’t imagine exploring the ocean depths when trying on a diver? And it’s almost impossible to not pretend you're Steve McQueen when you strap on a chronograph.

Of course, none of these exploits are really possible without travel. Wanderlust has been on our collective consciousness after months of lockdown. NORQAIN is a brand that has a handle on the zeitgeist and knows that enthusiasts are bursting to see the world. For those fans, we welcome three new Adventure NEVEREST GMT 41mm editions.

Mountaineering is another outdoor endeavor that is forever linked with watchmaking (must be all those Swiss peaks). After adding the NEVEREST sub-collection to their Adventure family in August, NORQAIN is sensing that buyers are ready for more high-altitude experiences.
 

The Adventure NEVEREST GMT edition is made up of three 41mm models that are ready to deliver. There are two stainless steel variations: one polished and one with a satined finish. Both feature a black dial with the signature NORQAIN pattern and 3 o’clock date window. Both also have a satined stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a ceramic ring.
 

The time in a second time zone is easily legible with a 24-hour scale — half of which is highlighted in one of two colors — around the central GMT hand and X1 Super-LumiNova on all indices and hands. Each variation makes a strong design statement, but the wearer can further display their tastes by choosing either royal blue or forest green details (a good way to ease into the green watch trend without going all-in).

Each of these three versions comes with a few firsts for NORQAIN. The timepieces are available with a stainless steel bracelet, a fabric strap, or a black NATO strap. This is the first NATO strap in Norqain’s entire collection. It is formed of a hardy, water-resistant, vegan-certified rubber, made by BIWI, a Swiss industry leader known for its innovative vegan-certified products.
 

These Adventure NEVEREST GMTs are also the first timepieces in the Adventure collection to be fitted with the high-performance Manufacture Calibre NN20/2 developed with movement manufacturer Kenissi. The jumping hour Manufacture Calibre NN20/2 is COSC-certified and features a “weekend-proof” 70-hour power reserve. The sturdy construction featuring a traversing bridge with two-point fixation ensures the timekeeping performance will not be hindered by powerful activity.