Watchmaking in 2025 remains remarkably focused on the past, but Swiss brand NORQAIN plays a different, future-proofed game. In the landscape of modern independent watchmaking, few brands have carved out a performance-driven identity as quickly as this Swiss brand. Sure, NORQAIN also uses traditional stainless steel with a fresh take on modernity and curated use of colour, but their signature is clear in the Wild ONE collection.
This collection was developed in collaboration with industry legend Jean-Claude Biver and has become the brand’s flagship expression of technical ambition. Crafted from NORQAIN’s proprietary carbon-fibre composite, NORTEQ®, the Wild ONE is contemporary, engineered to be both ultra-robust and ultra-light. NORTEQ ® is six times lighter than steel and three-and-a-half times lighter than titanium, representing the kind of high-function material innovation typically reserved for F1.
This is clearly visible in the complex, multi-layered construction of the Wild ONE, built around a titanium container for the mechanical movement, set in a patented rubber shock absorber sandwiched by NORQAIN’s proprietary carbon fibre composite, NORTEQ®. The result is a watch built for impact resistance, with its inner workings visible through a sapphire crystal and case back. The NORQAIN Wild ONE simply has the tough nature and potential to spark your taste for adventure, with a design vocabulary that leans unapologetically modern.
SHARP is proud to present the latest addition to the Wild ONE family, among the most exclusive NORQAIN has ever produced: the Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition. Capped at just 25 pieces, it’s exclusively-produced for the Canadian market. The special-edition model takes the performance-minded architecture of the Wild ONE Skeleton and infuses it with a distinctly national character. The 42mm case, rendered in black NORTEQ®, forms a bold visual frame that amplifies the skeletonized movement within. The lightweight case construction, paired with the open-worked dial, underscores the collection’s focus on transparency — both in mechanics and in design intent.
Canada’s identity is woven through the piece with a graphic clarity. A vivid Canada-red traces the perimeter of the dial, echoed by a matching red shock absorber and integrated rubber strap. It gives the watch an aesthetic that sets it apart from the broader Wild ONE lineup, while remaining consistent with the line’s performance ethos. The red accents also create a dynamic contrast against the stealth-black case.
Thanks to bold, applied markers with a liberal application of Swiss Super-Luminova for increased nighttime visibility, with a bold set of sword hands, the Wild ONE’s strong legibility emphasizes the view through the scratch-proof sapphire crystal. That said, your eyes will be drawn to the architectural fascination of the mechanical movement: a COSC-certified NORQAIN Manufacture Calibre N08S by Sellita, an automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve.
The NORTEQ ® case has a 200-metre water resistance. And, with its compact shape, soft rubber strap, and slim 12.3mm profile weighing in at a remarkable 78 grams, it’s a study in ergonomics. The Swiss mechanical movement is also visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, where the open architecture is framed by an engraved maple leaf outline and the inscription “LIMITED EDITION, ONE OF 25.”
This serves as a reminder of the watch’s rarity and of its purpose: a mechanical tribute to the True North. For collectors, the Canada Edition strikes the rare balance between national homage, advanced materials engineering, and modern horological design. In a run this small, it won’t be available for long. We would also add that, in our eyes, the juxtaposition of the black NORTEQ ® case with the deep red that celebrates the Land of the Maple, is one of the best combos offered by NORQAIN, giving the bulletproof sports watch a sartorial edge.
The NORQAIN Wild ONE Canada Limited Edition will be limited to 25 pieces with a retail price of $8,000 (black pin buckle) or $8,500 (black folding buckle). For purchase, contact a NORQAIN Canadian authorized retailer; find the nearest store here.
