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Lorus RL497BX9 Automatic Blue Dial Brown Leather Strap Watch - W16317
Ref. RL497BX9
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 group, and the Y676 movement inside this watch is evidence of that relationship in practical terms: it is a Seiko-built automatic calibre, self-winding through wrist movement, with a 41-hour power reserve that carries the watch comfortably through a sedentary weekend without being worn. The sunray finish on the blue dial shifts noticeably as the light changes angle — closer to slate indoors, noticeably brighter in daylight — and it works well against the warm brown leather. At 42mm the watch sits with some presence on the wrist, but the 49mm lug-to-lug measurement means it follows the wrist rather than bridging it. The exhibition caseback lets the movement be seen, which is a reasonable reason to own an automatic at this level.
- Reference
- RL497BX9
- Brand
- Lorus
- Collection
- Classic
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 12.2mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Kinetic
- Calibre
- Y676
- Functions
- GMT, Day-date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 49mm
- Power reserve
- 41 hours
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Lorus Classic range (30), Stainless Steel Watches (3,092), Leather Strap Watches (1,012), Blue Dial Watches (828), GMT Watches (243) and Solar & Kinetic Watches (210).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 49mm lug-to-lug keeps the 42mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Second time zone for travelling
- One of Lorus's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Lorus RL497BX9 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RL497BX9 | AX2463 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £140 | £217 |
| Case size | 42mm | 46mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 50m |
| Movement | Kinetic | Kinetic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 41 hours | — |
| This watch |
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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. Wrist motion generates the charge, stored in a capacitor rather than a disposable cell.
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.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 49mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs 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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