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Lorus RL498AX9 Automatic Gold Plated Bracelet Watch - W16249
Ref. RL498AX9
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 £140 across 44 Lorus watches in stock.Lorus sits within Seiko's wider family of brands, and the Y676 movement inside this watch reflects that directly — it is a Seiko-built automatic from the instruments division, the same lineage as the mechanisms that made the Seiko 5 a fixture of everyday automatic wearing. It winds itself through the rotor as the wrist moves, with no hacking or manual winding, and the exhibition caseback lets you watch the process. The crown sits recessed at four o'clock, which keeps the profile unbroken against the wrist and removes the usual snag point at three. The gold sunray dial and matching bracelet make this a deliberately coordinated piece, the kind of watch that reads as intentional rather than assembled. At 41mm with the crown tucked away, it wears cleanly. The 100-metre rating puts it well beyond daily water contact, which matters on a bracelet that will see showers and sinks.
- Reference
- RL498AX9
- Brand
- Lorus
- Collection
- Sports
- Case size
- 41mm
- Case thickness
- 12.5mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Gold
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- 7S26
- Functions
- Day-date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Warranty
- 2 years
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Lorus Sports range (38), Back in Stock (3,992), Automatic Watches (1,673), Gold Watches (515), Watches Under £100 (440) and Automatic Watches Under £500 (260).
Temporarily out of stock
F.Hinds is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 25 October 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
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 RL498AX9 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RL498AX9 | 1530345 | PEWJI21943011 |
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| Price | £90 | £79 | £75 |
| Case size | 41mm | 42mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
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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.
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