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Lorus RM379JX9 Chronograph Blue Leather Strap Watch - W16323
Ref. RM379JX9
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 107 Lorus watches in stock.A Seiko subsidiary, Lorus draws on the same movement stable as its parent, and the VD57 here carries an accuracy rating of ±20 seconds per month — dependable enough that the chronograph function is genuinely usable rather than decorative. The 1/10th-second resolution and lap capability give it real utility for anyone who actually times things. At 43mm across and only 11.4mm through the case, it sits flatter than the sports category typically allows, and at 72 grams the weight is light enough that the size reads larger on the wrist than it feels. The blue sunray dial works with the orange sub-dial accents to produce a high-contrast layout that stays legible quickly, and the fixed tachymeter bezel keeps the proportions tidy rather than adding bulk. The blue leather strap with contrast stitching coordinates deliberately with the dial — a considered choice that stops it reading as a purely utilitarian piece.
- Reference
- RM379JX9
- Brand
- Lorus
- Collection
- Sports
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 11.4mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- Fixed tachymeter
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VD57
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Lorus Sports range (38), Stainless Steel Watches (3,546), Back in Stock (3,538), Chronograph Watches (1,376), Leather Strap Watches (1,171) and Blue Dial Watches (974).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Lorus's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 43mm sits at the larger end
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Lorus RM379JX9 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RM379JX9 | W0366G4 | AR11362 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £115 | £119 | £129 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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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?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
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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