- Norqain’s Wild One Skeleton has become the de facto flagship watch of the fledgling Swiss luxury brand
- The watch has a complex case made from a proprietary carbon fiber composite with a rubber bumper, making it ideal for sports use
- Previously only available in 42mm, Norqain has now launched a more versatile 39mm version
Generally speaking, the title “sports watch” isn’t meant to be taken literally. It implies a watch with a robust build intended for casual use, not one that’s actually built for athletic pursuits. Would you play a game of basketball while wearing a Royal Oak? Probably not.
The Norqain Wild One Skeleton is not a sports watch in name only — it’s built to perform. Designed with input from legendary watch executive Jean-Claude Biver, the watch features a 25-part case consisting of a titanium movement holder, a rubber shock absorber, and an external cage made of Norqain’s proprietary carbon fiber composite, Norteq.
The watch is exceptionally light and highly resistant to shocks, making it ideal for the bumps one encounters during aggressive athletic activity. The Wild One Skeleton has popped up on the wrists of pro tennis players and other athletes and celebrities, and its popularity among them — some of whom are paid Norqain ambassadors, while others, like Mark Wahlberg, found the watch organically — has made the watch the de facto flagship of the young brand.
Previously, the Wild One Skeleton was only available in 42mm. Today, the brand has launched a version in 39mm, making it suitable for a wider range of wrists. Not only that, but thanks to its reduced case size, the watch is even lighter than its larger sibling. Weighing just 64 grams, it’s the lightest watch Norqain has ever produced.
