Norqain - Wild One Meteorite 42
The Wild One 42 has been around for a while now, popping up in all sorts of colours and dial configurations. But as we edge toward the end of 2025, Norqain has finally pulled the trigger on something collectors have been waiting for: its first-ever meteorite dial. And it’s a beauty. The silvery texture pairs effortlessly with a grey-and-burgundy case that feels purpose-built for the colder months.
While the solid dials have always been the more legible options in the lineup, and admittedly a touch more reserved than the louder skeletonised models, this one steals the show. The palette may be muted, but the meteorite’s natural patterning brings a frosty sort of drama that lifts the whole watch. It’s easily the standout of the range, with a winter-ready look that feels both fresh and inevitable.
This is a seriously capable sports watch. On paper, the 42mm x 49.4mm x 12.3mm dimensions might sound a touch bold, but it’s one of those pieces that wears far better than the numbers suggest. Even on smaller wrists, it settles in nicely, so don’t write it off until you’ve actually tried one on.
You’re getting all the right specs for a do-anything tool watch: 200 metres of water resistance, a screw-down crown, and a sapphire crystal. It comes on an anthracite rubber strap with a subtle mesh pattern that keeps things sporty without feeling overcooked. As for hardware, the only choices are a burgundy Norteq pin buckle or a black DLC-coated titanium folding clasp, simple, functional, and very on-brand.
This is the first time Norqain has gone all-in with an anthracite iron meteorite dial, and it’s a strong debut. You get that distinctive Widmanstätten pattern, those icy, interlocking lines that only really pop once the meteorite is properly polished. It gives the whole dial a natural texture that feels almost alive.
The markers are applied, diamond-cut, and finished in black with Super-LumiNova X1, playing nicely against the darker backdrop. Aside from the logo at 12, the dial stays impressively clean. Skeletonised hands and an arrow-tipped seconds hand keep things purposeful without cluttering the view. The minute track sits on an angled rehaut, keeping everything crisp and contained.
And, mercifully, there’s not a date window in sight, just the way this dial deserves to be.
The multi-layered, 25-part burgundy Norteq carbon case is a bit of a flex in itself, both the top and bottom sections use the material, giving the watch that signature Wild One feel. Sandwiched between them is a grey moulded rubber midcase that handles shock absorption, so you can knock it about without worrying too much.
Inside, a titanium core keeps the Kenissi-made automatic movement well protected. The NN20/1 is COSC-certified, packs a solid 70-hour power reserve, and even sports a partially skeletonised rotor for a bit of mechanical theatre when you flip it over. Priced at £5,450, this one sits firmly in premium territory, and honestly, it feels appropriately positioned. Whether it’ll hit the same heights as the more established models in the range is something only time will sort out, but the early signs are promising. This dial stands out more than anything Norqain has done before, and it shows they’re still keen to push their own boundaries rather than coast on past successes.