INDEPENDENCE SKELETON CHRONO 42MM
A pair of exclusive new watches
Both watches share the same dynamic architecture, fusing the visual theatre of the skeletonised dial with the superlative mechanics of the movement and wrapping them in the Independence’s elegant, sporty case, which is further enhanced by its satin-finished, polished and sandblasted surfaces.
The three-dimensional effect continues on the watch’s reverse, thanks to a transparent sapphire crystal case back defined by its wide aperture, a detail that encourages wearers to lose themselves in the intricacies of the 8K’s complex construction. As well as integrating a mountain shape into its form, it’s also coloured to match what remains of the dial after the skeletonisation process is complete.
The Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium DLC has a lightweight Grade 5 Titanium case coated in black DLC and a skeletonised black satin-finished dial with purple detailing and gun-metal-plated, lumed hands and hour markers. It weighs less than 90 grammes in total and comes on a purple animal-cruelty-free rubber strap. Each case back will highlight the watch’s exclusivity with the engraving “Limited Edition ONE of 300”.
Independence Skeleton Chrono
The Independence Skeleton Chrono is powered by the NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre, an exclusive high-performance skeletonised flyback chronograph movement inspired by the world’s highest mountains. This model is the first chronograph in the Independence collection.
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The Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Steel will continue the story. It won’t be limited, other than by production. Initially, NORQAIN has only commissioned 600 8K Calibres, with a second batch expected in time for Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025. The steel watch has a black satin-finished skeletonised dial with gold-plated detailing and lumed hands and hour markers, and comes on a four-link stainless steel metal bracelet.
“The NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre is a giant leap forward in our mission to bring innovative products to the market, and it takes NORQAIN to new heights in Swiss mechanical watchmaking.”
Ben Küffer,
NORQAIN Founder & CEO
“After the launch of the Wild ONE, the 8K Manufacture Calibre is another huge step for us. We will continue to innovate and surprise and there is more exciting innovation in the pipeline.”
Jean-Claude Biver,
Advisor to the board
Introducing a new flyback chronograph calibre
Today, the company is ready to take the next big step in its own watchmaking adventure with a new mechanical milestone and the introduction of an exclusive new high-performance manufacture flyback chronograph movement, the NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre (NK24/1), developed in partnership between NORQAIN and Manufacture AMT under the guidance of NORQAIN founder and CEO Ben Küffer and NORQAIN Advisor to the Board Jean-Claude Biver.
NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre
The NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre is a bold, graphic expression of the company’s love of the mountains and unflinching attitude to watchmaking mechanics. Its headline function is its flyback chronograph, a chronograph that can be reset and restarted with a single push of a button. This complex mechanical device was invented almost a century ago as a tool for pilots, but today has many use cases, particularly in sports where fast-paced repeat training exercises are used to build speed, strength and stamina.
