Norqain is back with two new variants in their popular Freedom 60 GMT line. You might recall that we told you about the initial release of Norqain?s jumping hour GMT back in October, and at the time we thought it was an impressive alternative to ETA and Sellita based ?caller? style GMTs. Kenissi, Norqain?s movement supplier, also makes Tudor?s GMT movement for their Black Bay, so the Freedom 60 GMT offers not only a caliber that?s made to a proven high standard, but some watch nerd cred as well. 

Norqain is still a relatively new brand, having incorporated only about three years ago, but in that time they?ve defined an aesthetic that is very much their own thing. Their watches seem to me to be all about balance. They are built to be robust but have some more subtle and refined features; they?re a new brand that embraces contemporary design, but also feels rooted in classic mid-century sports watch tropes. The Freedom 60 GMT is a highly legible sports watch with modern proportions (the case is 40mm in diameter) and lines that will remind you of classic sports watches, with brushed and polished surfaces to match. These watches are handsome, not overly adventurous, and generally well executed. 
The new Freedom 60 GMTs joining the collection today include a sleek white opaline dial on a bracelet (or strap) and a limited edition green dial variant with bronze case that will show patina over time. Both watches utilize a GMT scale on a bi-color center ring with ...