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NORQAIN—Your Life, Your Way
NORQAIN is a fully-independent, family-owned brand from Nidau, Switzerland. Founded in 2018, the Swiss maison rapidly distinguished itself as a luxury watchmaker. Though profoundly new to the industry, the family that owns the brand carries four decades of horological experience inside the heart of the Swiss watchmaking industry.
Founded by Ben Küffer, NORQAIN holds the distinction of being a watch brand with a mountaineer’s DNA. The logo—depicting two mountain peaks facing each other, forms the letter ‘N’ in all its glory. The affection that the brand carries for the mountains is primarily due to the rebellious and independent nature of the peaks. This association has led to the creation of timepieces that exude robustness and resilience.
The Adventures Of The NN20
Further expanding on the independent arena, NORQAIN has employed manufacture movements inside their timepieces. Christened the NN20, these movements are produced by Kenissi which was founded by Tudor. The collaboration between Kenissi and NORQAIN has led to two robust and precise movements called the NN20/1 and NN20/2.
The NN20/1 is designed for a wrist with an active lifestyle displaying hours, minutes and seconds with the NORQAIN logo engraved in gold on the oscillating weight. Whereas NN20/2 is a robust iteration of the GMT featuring a jumping hour feature. These two movements are omnipresent in the entire catalogue offered by NORQAIN. Currently, the brand is equipped with three collections named Adventure, Freedom, and Independence.
The Adventure
Perfectly describing NORQAIN’s DNA, the Adventure collection embodies the idea of exploration coupled with the thrill of adventure. These robust timepieces are equipped with signature dials, a rotating bezel, and a sturdy case.
The Adventure collection is also home to the Adventure Sport Chrono, a timepiece made in collaboration with National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA). The watch features a chronograph and celebrates NORQAIN’s association with NHL players.
Apart from NHLPA, the Adventure collection is also associated with the Butterfly Help Project. The Butterfly Help Project is an initiative that provides educational and financial support to the families of the Himalayan mountaineers who have lost their lives conquering the mighty peaks.
The Freedom
In a bid to combine the effects of modern watchmaking skills and classical designs, the Freedom collection instils a perfect balance between sporty and dressy. Be it the elegance of Freedom 60 Chrono or the utility of the Freedom 60 GMT, this collection is the perfect embodiment of utilitarianism from the 60s. The vintage straps available in most Freedom watches feature the signature ‘NORQAIN stitches’.
The Independence
The Independence collection holds the idea of exploring the unknown. With innovation, robustness, and exclusiveness instilled inside the timepieces, it holds true to NORQAIN's DNA.
Associations
NORQAIN is known for extensively associating itself with adventure sports. Icons such as Mark Streit and Roman Josi are distinguished players from the Ice hockey arena. Whereas, skiing icons such as Tina Weirather and Felix Neureuther are also embedded in the brand ambassador suite of NORQAIN.
In addition, NORQAIN has also collaborated with Dean Schneider, a Swiss animal sanctuary founder based in South Africa. Schneider has actively participated in the rehabilitation and betterment of the wildlife sanctuaries.
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Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)
What is special about NORQAIN?
NORQAIN is a fully-independent, family-owned brand from Nidau, Switzerland. Founded in 2018, the Swiss Maison rapidly distinguished itself as a luxury watchmaker. Though profoundly new to the industry, the family that owns the brand carries four decades of horological experience inside the heart of the Swiss watchmaking industry.
Which are the most popular NORQAIN collections in India?
The most popular collection of NORQAIN in India are:
Which are the most popular NORQAIN watches for men in India?
The most popular NORQAIN watches for men in India are:
Which are the most popular NORQAIN watches for women in India?
The most popular NORQAIN watches for women in India are:
Where can I get my NORQAIN watch serviced?
One of the best luxury watch service centres in India is operated by Ethos Watches. Ethos Watch Care | Shop No 118-120, First Floor, Square One Mall, District Center Saket New Delhi - 110017 | Phone: +91 11 4142 1691, +91 93190 95793 | E-Mail: customercare@ethoswatches.com | URL: https://www.ethoswatches.com/repair-and-service/