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Lorus RZ515AX9 Solar Chronograph Black Leather Strap Watch - W16299
Ref. RZ515AX9
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 is the everyday sibling of Seiko, and this chronograph is built around Seiko's own VR42 solar calibre — a movement that runs entirely on ambient light and holds charge for four months in complete darkness. There is no battery to replace, and accuracy sits within twenty seconds a month, which is about as much as a quartz solar of this type can offer. At 43.8mm the case reads as a proper sports chronograph without tipping into oversized territory, and at 11.8mm it is flat enough to avoid bulk on the wrist. The black sunray dial carries red accents that give the sub-dials some contrast, and the tachymeter scale sits on the fixed bezel rather than the dial itself, keeping the face legible. The power reserve sub-dial is a practical addition given the solar movement — it tells you at a glance whether the watch needs time in the light before a trip.
- Reference
- RZ515AX9
- Brand
- Lorus
- Collection
- Classic
- Case size
- 43.8mm
- Case thickness
- 11.8mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Movement
- Solar
- Calibre
- VR42
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Power reserve indicator, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Also in 7 collections
This watch appears in the Lorus Classic range (30), Stainless Steel Watches (3,092), Back in Stock (2,772), Chronograph Watches (1,180), Leather Strap Watches (1,012), Watches Under £100 (641) and Solar & Kinetic Watches (210).
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
- 43.8mm sits at the larger end
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Lorus RZ515AX9 Solar alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RZ515AX9 | TW2U30300 | AW0110-82L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £75 | £149 |
| Case size | 43.8mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 50m | 100m |
| Movement | Solar | Solar | Solar |
| Strap | Leather strap | Fabric strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| 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. It charges from light, and the cell behind that is designed to last a decade or more.
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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