Your New Watch Turns Out to Be From Outer Space
A cosmic meteorite dial and Swiss precision define NORQAIN’s Wild ONE Special Edition, a distinctive creation for discerning collectors.
NORQAIN’s latest creation, the Wild ONE Meteorite 42 mm Special Edition, brings an extraordinary material into the realm of contemporary Swiss watchmaking.
Its dial is cut from genuine iron meteorite that spent millions of years travelling through space before falling to Earth.
NORQAIN Wild ONE Meteorite. Credit: NORQAIN
The result is a surface marked by the Widmanstätten pattern, a naturally occurring crystalline structure that reveals itself only in this rare material. No two dials are ever identical, which gives the watch a sense of quiet exclusivity that collectors value.
The meteorite sits within a burgundy NORTEQ case, a lightweight and highly resilient carbon fibre-based composite developed specifically for the brand.
The colour and texture of the case frame the dial with a confident presence that still feels refined. There is a considered balance between technical performance and contemporary design that reflects NORQAIN’s independent spirit.
Powering the watch is the Manufacture Calibre NN20 1, produced with Kenissi and certified by COSC. It is visible through a sapphire crystal caseback engraved with the details of the edition.
The movement is robust, precise and built with long-term reliability in mind, which makes the watch suitable for daily wear despite the rarity of its dial.
What stands out most is the sense of perspective the piece offers. Meteorite has existed far longer than any human craft, and yet here it becomes part of a modern watch made with an eye for detail and longevity.
For those who appreciate objects with a genuine story and distinctive character, this Special Edition offers something unusually meaningful.
It is a merging of natural history and contemporary watchmaking presented with quiet confidence and without theatricality.
