Norqain
Cornol, Switzerland · Est. 2018
Founded by Ben Küffer
Norqain was founded in Biel/Bienne in 2018 by Ben Küffer and an experienced team, producing sport and adventure watches with Kenissi movements — the manufacture also supplying Tudor and Chanel. The brand has grown rapidly through its emphasis on Swiss manufacture credentials and straightforward, purposeful design.
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Cornol, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Wild ONE — Ultra-light adventure watch using a proprietary carbon-fibre composite case, developed with Kenissi movements and designed for extreme outdoor use.
- Independence — Skeleton-dial collection showcasing in-house movement architecture with sporty finishing and modern proportions.
- Adventure — Robust sport collection for outdoor and expedition wear, featuring NORTEQ carbon cases and bold dials.
- Freedom — Elegant everyday collection with classic proportions, automatic movements and versatile design.
Timeline
- 2018 — Ben Küffer founds NORQAIN in Nidau, Switzerland, as an independent family-owned watch brand.
- 2019 — Launches first collections — Independence and Freedom — powered by quality third-party Swiss movements.
- 2021 — Partners with Kenissi (Tudor's movement manufacturer) for exclusive calibre supply.
- 2023 — Introduces the Wild ONE with a proprietary NORTEQ carbon composite case, weighing under 60 grams.
- 2024 — Expands global distribution and establishes itself as one of Switzerland's fastest-growing independent brands.
- 2025 — Announces landmark multiyear partnership with the NHL as Official Luxury Sports Watch. Debuts the 8K Manufacture Calibre skeletonised flyback chronograph movement and Wild ONE Skeleton 39mm at Watches & Wonders 2025.
- 2026 — Launches the redesigned Adventure 40mm and the Wild One Skeleton Chrono with flyback at Watches & Wonders 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about Norqain
- Who is behind NORQAIN?
- Ben Küffer, a third-generation Swiss watch industry professional whose family has deep roots in the industry (his father led Breitling for years).
- What makes the Wild ONE special?
- It uses NORTEQ, a proprietary carbon-fibre composite developed with a Swiss materials specialist, making it one of the lightest Swiss mechanical watches ever produced.