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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm PurplevsPhoibos Narwhal

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Adventure Sport 37mm Purple
NorqainAdventure Sport 37mm Purple
MSRP $3,446
Narwhal
PhoibosNarwhal
MSRP $509

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Adventure Sport 37mm Purple37mm
Narwhal38mm
Power Reserve
Adventure Sport 37mm Purple41h
Narwhal40h
Water Resistance
Adventure Sport 37mm Purple100m
Narwhal200m
MSRP
Adventure Sport 37mm Purple$3,446
Narwhal$509

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Purple
Malachite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,446
$509

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What people say

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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm Purple

Owners widely praise the Norqain Adventure Sport for its excellent build quality and finishing for the price, with many appreciating its comfortable fit and distinctive textured dials. Reviewers note the solid DLC coating and legible "old radium" lume on some variants. The automatic movement, while reliable, is considered basic by some for the price point, and a few owners find the Arabic numerals on the bezel less intuitive and prefer a larger crown. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Adventure Sport highly for its attractive design and robust construction at its price.

Phoibos Narwhal

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Narwhal's 38mm size and slim 11.5mm height for a 200m diver, noting it wears well on smaller wrists and its case shape resembles an integrated bracelet. The aventurine and Howlite dials are described as captivating, and some appreciate the contrast finishing and retro looks. However, some owners criticize misaligned markers and a tilted date window, with one owner finding the hands thick and popsicle-style. The value proposition is debated, with some finding it a good buy at $390 but others considering $480-$490 too much due to a slabby design and difficult-to-size bracelet. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Narwhal appealing for its design and wearability, though quality control and pricing are points of contention for some.

From video reviewers

The unique stone dial is a significant strength. The bracelet's refinement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the dial's appeal, with one highlighting its sunburst effect and applied indices, while another focuses on the natural stone variation.

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