NORQAIN’s Wild ONE Meteorite 42mm Special Edition dazzles with a dial material that is – literally – out of this world
Nidau, Switzerland, November 18, NORQAIN, the independent family-owned Swiss watch brand, continues to push the boundaries of watchmaking with the launch of the Wild ONE Meteorite Special Edition — the brand’s first-ever timepiece featuring extraterrestrial material. This bold new release marks a significant milestone for NORQAIN, combining cutting-edge engineering with a cosmic twist that elevates the Wild ONE collection to new heights of craftsmanship.
From its debut in 2022, NORQAIN’s signature Wild ONE collection has made a powerful impact on the watch world. Created in collaboration with industry legend Jean-Claude Biver, this innovative, high-performance timepiece perfectly embodies the brand’s DNA. Its concept is truly unique: the revolutionary case, made from just 25 components, combines ultra-lightness with exceptional robustness thanks to NORTEQ®, an innovative, highly shock-resistant carbon-fibre material developed exclusively for NORQAIN in collaboration with BIWI. The result is a cutting-edge luxury watch that is as resilient as it is refined.
In this special edition, the spotlight falls on a signature feature: a dial crafted from authentic iron meteorite stone. Each dial, which is unique to each watch, features the distinctive Widmanstätten pattern, which is naturally occurring crystalline structures that form through extremely slow cooling of metallic asteroids over millions of years, making every piece truly one of a kind. The eye-catching 42mm burgundy NORTEQ® case provides the perfect contrast, creating a striking interplay of light, textures, and storytelling.
NORQAIN Founder and CEO Ben Küffer says: “The iron meteorite dial taps into something wonderfully primal. We’re dealing with a source material that travelled from a distant part of our solar system, got through our atmosphere, discovered in northern Sweden and ultimately found its way into a unique NORQAIN watch. Everyone who looks at the Wild ONE Meteorite Special Edition reacts with amazement. It’s hard to take your eyes off it. We like it when our watches tell stories and this one, which started millions of years ago, is truly remarkable!”
This Wild ONE Meteorite Special Edition features an engraved burgundy NORTEQ® NORQAIN plate on the left side of the case, which can be personalised with a short message, initials, or a significant date. The open caseback features scratch-proof flat sapphire crystal, offering a glimpse at the mechanical artistry within. Underscoring the watch’s exclusivity, the caseback features the black inscription: ‘SPECIAL EDITION, METEORITE.’
The beating heart inside the watch is a NORQAIN Manufacture Calibre NN20/1 by Kenissi, a COSC-certified chronometer. Adding to the movement’s allure are a personalised bridge proclaiming NORQAIN’s core values:, “Adventure – Freedom – Independence”, and a personalised NORQAIN oscillating weight.
The NORQAIN Wild ONE Meteorite Special Edition combines the creativity and ingenuity of a contemporary luxury Swiss watch brand working at the peak of its powers with an ancient relic from a far-distant part of our solar system, a perfect formula for out-of-the-ordinary adventure.
The exclusive timepiece, with a limited production of 300 pieces in 2025, will be officially launched ahead of Dubai Watch Week, where it will make its debut in the presence of NORQAIN founder and CEO Ben Küffer, as well as Vice President Toby Küffer.
The Wild ONE Meteorite Special Edition will be available from the day of its launch, priced at CHF 5’950 / $6,590 with an integrated anthracite rubber strap featuring a Milanese pattern and a burgundy NORTEQ® pin buckle, or CHF 6’300 / $6,990 with a black DLC titanium folding clasp. The clasp version includes a black NORTEQ® plate and a quick adjustment system for added comfort and versatility.
This is NORTEQ®
NORTEQ® is an innovative, highly shock-resistant carbon-fibre material that was created exclusively for NORQAIN and its watches in a close collaboration between NORQAIN, Jean-Claude Biver and BIWI SA. Six times lighter than steel and three-and-a-half times lighter than titanium, NORTEQ® can also be colourised—giving NORQAIN’s designers unmatched creative freedom. The material is composed of carbon fibre, which is commonly used in the aerospace industry, and a high-performance polymer matrix containing 60 per cent bio-sourced material (castor oil).
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About Norqain
Founded in 2018, NORQAIN is a fully independent, family-owned Swiss watch brand based in Nidau, Bienne, at the heart of the Swiss watch industry. As a Swiss mechanical sport watch specialist, NORQAIN is driven by a spirit of innovation, independence, and passion — with a board of watch industry experts and elite athletes, including Jean-Claude Biver as Advisor. The brand’s three collections, Independence, Adventure, and Freedom, are exclusively equipped with mechanical automatic movements. NORQAIN introduced two Manufacture Calibres in collaboration with Kenissi, followed by a flyback chronograph calibre developed with Manufacture AMT. These innovations reinforce NORQAIN’s dedication to Swiss craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. As the Official Timekeeper of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, NORQAIN is a proud partner of an Abbott World Marathon Major. The brand is also the Official Timekeeper of the Spengler Cup Davos, and the Official Watch Licensing Partner of the Swiss Football Association. In addition, NORQAIN is the Official Timekeeper of Soccer Aid for UNICEF, the world’s largest charity football match, underlining our commitment to making a meaningful difference for families in need. The latest addition to our global partnerships is the National Hockey League (NHL), where NORQAIN proudly serves as the Official Luxury Sports Watch of the NHL. NORQAIN watches are available worldwide, with retail partners across Europe, the US, Japan, and Asia, including Bucherer, Wempe in Germany, Ben Bridge, Westime, and Reeds in the US, L’Oro in Canada, Seddiqi in Dubai, Ethos Watches in India, and over 30 points of sale in Japan. NORQAIN continues to expand its retail presence with flagship boutiques in Zermatt, Singapore, Zurich and Interlaken. NORQAIN has been part of Watches and Wonders Geneva for the past three years, reinforcing its commitment to Swiss watchmaking, innovation and its independent spirit.
