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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mmvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Adventure Sport 37mm
NorqainAdventure Sport 37mm
MSRP $4,271
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Adventure Sport 37mm37mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Adventure Sport 37mm41h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Adventure Sport 37mm100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Adventure Sport 37mm$4,271
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,271
$888

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What people say

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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm

The Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm is a well-received sports watch, with owners appreciating its availability in a smaller 37mm size that fits well on wrists, addressing a lack of options under 40mm. Reviewers highlight its reliable Sellita SW200-based NN08 Calibre movement, 38-hour power reserve, and specific design elements like a black diamond bezel and rose-gold plated accents on a limited edition model. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm a satisfactory and well-proportioned sports watch.

From video reviewers

The Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm's great finishing is a notable strength, with multiple reviewers praising the watch's quality and attention to detail. One weakness is the polishing flaws on the DLC coating, which detract from the watch's overall finish. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's value for money is its strongest selling point, with some emphasizing its affordability and others highlighting its quality and features.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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