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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
NORQAIN & G-SHOCK's Dope New Drops Are Giving Ice Cream & Ocean Vibes
Looking to level up your wrist game? From exclusive pieces that scream summer, to dazzling creations that'll give you a summer glow-up – here are two timepiece drops that'll make you the main character. NORQAIN Freedom 60 Chrono 'Enjoy Life' Edition NORQAIN's new 'Enjoy Life' version for the Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm is a vibrant outlier in a watch industry that frequently honours tradition and heritage with a respectful silence. It's a mechanical watch that dares to seem buoyant without compromising the engineering that powers it. The dial itself has the feel of a moving gelato counter. The subdials are anchored by three ice cream-sherbet tones: green, pink, and blue. The entire amusing image is framed by a black tachymeter ring. The eye-catcher, however, is the date window: on five dates per month, the numerals are replaced by an image of a triple-scoop cone – the kind of decadence that instantly takes you back to your early years. The watch depends on more than just visual innovation. The Swiss-made NORQAIN calibre N19, which has a 62-hour power reserve, manages timekeeping with discipline behind the dial. The 40mm-diameter 316L stainless steel case is water-resistant up to 100 meters and has been carefully polished and brushed. At its core, this is still a tool watch – the only one that has been permitted to have a relatable personality. The motto, 'Enjoy Life,' is engraved on the sapphire glass of the caseback and is visible when you turn it over. Instead of presenting itself as an aspirational luxury item, it plays into the notion that, like ice cream, time is something to be cherished. NORQAIN also capitalised on the watch's personality when they first unveiled it. Starting with a formal shopping event and concluding with a pool party, the launch was held in Las Vegas. Instead of trying to dress up the watch to fit a certain event, they let the event fit the piece's fun and laid-back vibe. This model offers some design reflection in the context of luxury timepieces, where restraint and formality are frequently confused with seriousness. What if happiness was just as essential to design as accuracy? What if innovation and nostalgia were seated at the same table? The 'Enjoy Life' edition is all about the ordinary rather than pushing the limits of high-end watchmaking. It's for creating fashionable and unforgettable summer days. In the warmer months, mix it with a light suit for dressier dinner gatherings or use it to round off casual ensembles. However, keep the colours mild in tone. The Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm Enjoy Life Special Edition retails for RM21,670 a piece. If you'd like to purchase one for yourself, visit NORQAIN's official website. G-SHOCK's Hidden Glow Vol. 2 Collection G-SHOCK has released the next chapter in its highly popular watch series, the Hidden Glow Vol. 2: Sea of Stars. With its inventive dial designs, the six-piece collection, which includes models from the GA-2100, GA-110, GA-700, and DW-6900 series, captures the mystery of bioluminescent tides and is inspired by the summer sea. Made from resin parts impregnated with a unique phosphorescent substance, each watch has an eye-catching blue phosphorescent dial. When used all over the dial or just in certain places, this substance gives out a soft blue light in the dark that is evocative of plankton glinting in moonlight. This ethereal light creates an elegant and eye-catching design by fusing G-SHOCK's distinctive ruggedness with an ocean-inspired accent. The sophisticated white and blue colour scheme of the bio-based resin complements the phosphorescent dials, which depict the coastline's organic change. Each model offers G-SHOCK's well-known performance and durability, including LED lighting for the best vision in low light, while capturing the vibrant mood of coastal summer living. In addition, the clocks have a 200-meter water resistance, a stopwatch, a countdown timer, five daily alarms, a 12- or 24-hour time format, and a shock-resistant construction. The Hidden Glow Vol. 2: Sea of Stars collection is now available for purchase via G-SHOCK's website as well as select retailers, with prices ranging from US$110 (~RM466) to US$140 (~RM593). What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Hypebeast
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
NORQAIN's Freedom 60 Chrono "Enjoy Life" Edition Blends the Art of Time and Ice Cream
In a watch industry that often celebrates tradition and heritage with a reverent hush,NORQAIN's new 'Enjoy Life' edition for the Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm is an exuberant outlier. It's a mechanical timepiece that dares to be buoyant in appearance—without sacrificing the engineering beneath it. The dial itself feels like a gelato counter in motion. Three ice-cream-sherbet tones—green, pink, and blue—anchor the subdials, while a black tachymeter ring frames the whole playful scene. But it's the date window that's the headturner: on five dates each month, the numbers give way to an illustration of a triple-scoop cone, the kind of indulgence that seems to transport you straight back to childhood. The watch doesn't rely solely on aesthetic novelty. Beneath the dial, the Swiss-made NORQAIN calibre N19 handles timekeeping with discipline, offering a 62-hour power reserve. The 316L stainless steel case is 40mm across, water resistant to 100 meters, and finished with a thoughtful mix of polish and brush. This is still a tool watch at heart—only one that's been allowed a personality anyone can relate to. Flip it over and the ethos is spelled out: 'Enjoy Life,' etched into the caseback's sapphire glass. Rather than positioning itself as an aspirational luxury piece, it leans into the idea that time is worth savoring, just like ice cream. When NORQAIN introduced the watch, they also leaned into its character. The launch took place in Las Vegas, beginning with a formal retail event and ending at a pool party. Rather than attempt to elevate the watch to suit an occasion, they let the occasion match the spirit of the piece – enjoyable and easy-going. In the context of luxury watches—where formality and restraint are often mistaken for seriousness—this model offers some design introspection. What if joy was as integral to design as precision? What if nostalgia had a seat at the table alongside innovation? The 'Enjoy Life' edition isn't pushing the boundaries of haute horology but it's all about the everyday. It's for making summer days memorable and stylish. Wear it to complete laid back looks or paired with a light suit for dressed up dinner events in the warmer months. Keep the colors light in tone, though. Ultimately, NORQAIN's new 'Enjoy Life' edition for the Freedom 60 Chrono is proof that timepieces can be dependable, thoughtfully built, and still leave room for a bit of fun. Shop the model now at NORQAIN'sofficial site.
