Independent Swiss watchmaker Norqain delivers a watch from outer space, literally. The Wild One Meteorite 42mm Special Edition is the brand’s first-ever creation to feature a dial hewn from extraterrestrial rock, as the name suggests.
The centrepiece of the special edition is its dial, which is cut from an honest-to-goodness iron meteorite. Needless to say, each dial is one-of-a-kind, showcasing the distinctive Widmanstätten pattern — a crystalline structure formed over millions of years as metallic asteroids slowly cooled in space. This funky name explains the appeal here, for those in the know, and it is also handy shorthand for the unique looks of the dial. Of course, the latest Wild One is not only about a pretty face.
The dial is just the most newsworthy part of the striking 42mm burgundy watch, featuring a case made from Norteq®, the innovative and ultra-light carbon-fibre composite developed for the brand by specialist maker Biwi. The revolutionary case, consisting of 25 components, is six times lighter than steel and exceptionally shock-resistant, continuing the high-performance legacy of the Wild One collection developed in collaboration with industry legend Jean-Claude Biver.
“The iron meteorite dial taps into something wonderfully primal,” said Norqain founder and CEO Ben Küffer. “We’
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