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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm S-G GreyvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey
NorqainAdventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey
MSRP $4,848
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey37mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey41h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey100m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey$4,848
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Grey
Hodinkee Sunburst
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,848
$1,905

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What people say

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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey for its quality finishing, excellent printing, and applied indices, with its 37mm size, 11.5mm thickness, and 44mm lug-to-lug offering a comfortable and well-proportioned wear. The watch is noted for its legible dial with good lume and a distinctive herringbone pattern, and the knurled bezel is described as well-executed and easy to grip with solid clicks. Some owners find the brand and its price point of around $2500 to be a point of contention, and one reviewer noted the 100m water resistance as a drawback. The strap is described as stiff initially, and some might find the rose gold accents unusual on a sporty watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey highly for its blend of sporty and stylish design in a smaller, thinner automatic package.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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