Norqain

[GolfJunkie]

Anyone have any experience with this brand? Seems they've only been around for a couple years but aesthetically these watches look great IMO. Especially the Adventure Sport!

I also like the plate on the side that you can get engraved. Was thinking about getting one with my sons birth date engraved.

[Pw92676]

No experience firsthand but I do think that is a damn nice watch. The engravable side plate is also what interested me in this brand, love the concept.

[Psmith]

No experience either - but it looks nice enough, if perhaps a little 'generic'. Seems quite expensive for what it is... around $2.5k I believe?

[sgwatchguy]

Cool.

I can see where PP got the inspiration for the 6007a dial and strap. That pattern on the dial even has a name it seems “Norqain pattern”. Strap and dial combo existed before 6007a launch. So interesting.

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by Psmith

No experience either - but it looks nice enough, if perhaps a little 'generic'. Seems quite expensive for what it is... around $2.5k I believe?

MSRP on the model pictured above is $1,830 and I’m guessing you could do a little better through a dealer.

[thesingularity7]

I've tried a few of these on in person. Great watches! Appeared to be made well, and well priced. I hope they stay in the $1000-2000 price range.

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by thesingularity7

I've tried a few of these on in person. Great watches! Appeared to be made well, and well priced. I hope they stay in the $1000-2000 price range.

Were you able to try the watch with any strap options or just the bracelet?

I watched a review and it was mentioned that the straps are very stiff and rigid.

[chinaski]

There was one model I saw on a Facebook advertisement that was absolutely stunning, Chronometer rated to boot. Interesting watches for sure.

[GolfJunkie]

Bumping this thread.

Really considering adding an adventure sport diver or chrono model.

Would love to hear some more reviews.

[woowoo]

They appear to be a somewhat well-funded, well-connected new brand. They have generated better press reviews than many new micro brands. I have yet to read a review from an actual owner. Hodinkee carries them in their shop for whatever that is worth.

I think there are many brands offering similar watches around this price point. The plate thing you mentioned would be one of their unique points however.

I have seen the brand take a bit of criticism for the name. "NORQAIN" doesn't exactly roll of the tongue. Sounds like a brand of medicine.

While many people prefer to buy from watch brands with more heritage and that have been around longer, smaller newer brands deserve a shot too. If you want to be that guy more power to you. Do you plan to pass this watch down one day? Will this 2 year old brand still be around to service and repair watches decades from now?

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by woowoo

They appear to be a somewhat well-funded, well-connected new brand. They have generated better press reviews than many new micro brands. I have yet to read a review from an actual owner. Hodinkee carries them in their shop for whatever that is worth.

I think there are many brands offering similar watches around this price point. The plate thing you mentioned would be one of their unique points however.

I have seen the brand take a bit of criticism for the name. "NORQAIN" doesn't exactly roll of the tongue. Sounds like a brand of medicine.

While many people prefer to buy from watch brands with more heritage and that have been around longer, smaller newer brands deserve a shot too. If you want to be that guy more power to you. Do you plan to pass this watch down one day? Will this 2 year old brand still be around to service and repair watches decades from now?

Appreciate your thoughts.

Can't say for certain I'd keep the watch forever and pass it down but at that price point it'd liekly be a keeper. As far as service, they use modified ETA movements so I don't think future service should be an issue

[Spoonage]

I thought for some reason they used Tudor movements. Interesting watches either way.

[Screwly]

Originally Posted by Spoonage

I thought for some reason they used Tudor movements. Interesting watches either way.

Yes the dealer here in town told me they share Tudor movements as well.

[Spoonage]

This link says they currently use ETA but plan on moving to the Kenissi movements.


https://monochrome-watches.com/disco...for-movements/


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[GolfJunkie]

Well i found a pretty good deal on a grey dial Adventure sport and pulled the trigger.

I’m pretty impressed after a couple days of ownership. Good build quality, bezel action is one of the best I’ve used, love the grey textured dial with orange accents. Bracelet is better than i expected but i do wish it tapered. The clasp
Is big and wide although very secure and has good closing action. The watch also wears very big for 42mm. It’s not tall by any means just has a lot of presence.

All in all great quality for the price. Going to give it a few more weeks of wear and see if my thoughts change at all. Also going to check the timing just to see how it’s running.

[thesingularity7]

Congratulations! Sorry I missed your question earlier. I didn't actually try the rubber straps, and only tried the bracelet.

[ap1]

Looks nice, enjoy. What size wrist do you have

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by thesingularity7

Congratulations! Sorry I missed your question earlier. I didn't actually try the rubber straps, and only tried the bracelet.

Thank you and no worries.

Originally Posted by ap1

Looks nice, enjoy. What size wrist do you have

Right at 7", maybe slightly larger when it's warm.

[yessir69]

Love the brand, but those strange things they attach to the case at 9 o'clock look suspicious to me...

[1William]

Congratulations on your purchase and as long as you like it that is all that matters. The brand reminds me of a less expensive Bremont. If you do some searching on the reviews they question the movements and overall brand value. My AD carries the watches and I think they are geared for a younger buyer, both age and experience with watches.