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A sophisticated flyback chronograph revealed under transparent discs on the dial and protected from shocks by the robust Norteq cage.
Norqain’s Wild One high-performance sports watch collection was developed with input from industry maverick Jean-Claude Biver. Launched in 2022, it introduced the brand’s proprietary Norteq material, a carbon fibre composite six times lighter than steel and 3.5 times lighter than titanium. Launching at Watches & Wonders 2026, Norqain unveils the Wild One Skeleton Chrono with a flyback chronograph movement fully exposed on the skeletonised dial and reverse. Available in three variants, the Wild One Chronograph’s robust, shock-absorbing case is built to withstand the rigours of extreme sports.
Norteq is an exceptionally robust, super-light and ultra-resistant carbon fibre composite with a polymer matrix that can also be produced in any colour under the rainbow. Thanks to the complex 25-part Wild One Skeleton Chrono case with a rubber shock absorber, a titanium container for the movement and a carbon fibre Norteq protective cage secured with screws, most cases can withstand shocks of up to 5,000 g. The screw-down crown, sheathed in black or grey rubber, ensures the Wild One’s 200m water-resistance rating.
Sharing the same 42mm matte case with a thickness of 13.6mm, the standard edition features a black Norteq carbon fibre cage with black rubber shock absorbers and turquoise accents on the dial, a second 400-piece edition in burgundy Norteq with black shock absorbers, and a special limited edition of 75 pieces with a PX Impact 18k red gold cage and a black Norteq caseback, grey shock absorbers and gold and grey accents on the dial. The well-protected pusher at 2 o’clock starts/stops the chronograph, while the one at 4 o’clock handles the reset and restart.
The flyback chronograph calibre developed with AMT, Sellita’s bespoke branch, is not new; it was first seen in 2024 in the Independence. Using a classic Sellita SW500 base that has been extensively modified with a more sophisticated column wheel, a flyback function, an extended power reserve of 62 hours, COSC chronometer certification and personalised bridges, plates and rotor, the movement is rightfully considered a proprietary Norqain calibre.
To enhance the view, the Wild One Skeleton Chrono features twin wafer-thin transparent discs floating over the movement at noon for 30-minute elapsed times and at 6 o’clock for running seconds. Promoting visibility one step further, the sub-dial hands are replaced with more discreet printed pointer arrows. Calibrated for athletes, the sloping pulsometer scale on the flange helps them monitor their heart rate.
The flange also supports the chapter ring with the applied indices suspended over the dial, reinforced by a black bridge traversing the dial with Norqain’s mountain silhouette. The diamond-cut indices and hands are treated with Super-LumiNova, as is the arrow-shaped tip of the central seconds hand. The sapphire window on the caseback reveals the black openworked rotor with Norqain’s double N mountain logo and contemporary sandblasted, polished and brushed finishings throughout.
The three Wild One Skeleton Chrono models can be ordered with rubber straps and pin buckles or folding clasps. Prices for the watches paired with a rubber strap and pin buckle range from CHF 7,200 for the standard black model to CHF 7,300 for the burgundy model, rising to CHF 18,950 for the red gold reference. For more information, please visit Norqain.com.
