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Lorus RL488BX9 Automatic Gold Plated Bracelet Watch - W16312
Ref. RL488BX9
Sits in Lorus’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Lorus watches we list, which start at £30.
Price range £30 to £160 across 94 Lorus watches in stock.Lorus sits within the Seiko Watch Corporation, and the Y676 that powers this watch reflects that directly: it is essentially the same architecture that underpinned the old Seiko 5 line, a 21-jewel workhorse with a lineage longer than most watches at this end of the market. It does not hack and cannot be wound by hand — the rotor charges only through wrist motion — which is simply the character of the platform, unchanged from its origins. The embossed black sunray dial sits in contrast with the fully polished gold-tone case and bracelet, and the combination reads more formally than the 100m rating might suggest. At 12.2mm thick for a 42mm case, the proportions are reasonable, and the three-fold clasp offers micro-adjustment at the fastening itself rather than requiring link removal. The exhibition caseback shows the movement clearly, which on a watch with this kind of mechanical inheritance is worth looking at.
- Reference
- RL488BX9
- Brand
- Lorus
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 12.2mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- 7S26
- Functions
- Day-date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Three-fold clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Automatic Watches (1,659), Gold Watches (632) and Automatic Watches Under £500 (313).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Lorus's more premium watches
Lorus RL488BX9 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RL488BX9 | R8821108001 | 1710694 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £189 | £169 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | 41 hours | 36 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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