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Lorus RS901EX9 Burgundy Dial Black Leather Strap Watch - W16345
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Stepping up in Lorus's range
Lorus sits within the Seiko Watch Corporation family, and that relationship shows in the movement: the VJ42 is a Seiko calibre, and the roughly three-year battery life it typically returns reflects the engineering care behind even the more accessible end of that stable. At 40mm the case is mainstream in proportion, and at 9.8mm thick it wears without bulk — useful on a leather strap, where anything deeper can feel top-heavy. The detail worth noting is the curved mineral crystal, which bends slightly over the dial and gives the burgundy a quality it would not have under flat glass: the colour shifts as the light angle changes, reading closer to oxblood in shade and brightening toward red in direct light. Silver baton indices give the dial clean legibility without competing with that colour.
- Reference
- RS901EX9
- Brand
- Lorus
- Collection
- Classic
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 9.8mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Red
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VJ42
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Lorus Classic range (30), Stainless Steel Watches (3,092), Back in Stock (2,772), Leather Strap Watches (1,012), Watches Under £100 (641) and Dress Watches (539).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Lorus RS901EX9 Burgundy Dial Black alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RS901EX9 | TW2R46200 | 30147 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £80 | £80 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Fabric strap | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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?
20mm. 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, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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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