Lorus RL449AX9 Diver Style Auto Review

First off, Lorus is a division or sub-brand of Seiko. It's probably better known in Europe than the United States. Having that Seiko connection caused me to take a look at their offerings and I quickly noticed that most are inexpensive watches with the bulk being quartz.
Then I noticed this "Diver Style" watch. For about $146 USD, it looked like it was worth closer inspection. It's an automatic with a 42mm case, 100 meters water resistance and good looks on a Jubilee-style bracelet. Was it worth the money? Did it meet expectations? To find out, you'll have to Watch It!

[@JT-32]

just bought the green one for 60GBP, unless you go Aliexpress no established brand sells you a automatic watch for that price. its a great beater watch, makes a fantastic starter watch for those seeking to start a watch collection.

[@watchit5985]

Invicta Pro Diver has a better Seiko movement, real dive bezel, twice the WR for less. There are more options available at that price or just a little more. Seiko screws their own loyal customers by deliberately choosing to sell them inferior products.

[@muratoren5815]

My watch's size is 16 and this watch is 42 mm. I wonder if it will be too big?

[@watchit5985]

I don't know for sure. The lug-to-lug is decent so it just may work for you?

[@donnyboon2896]

As odd as it sounds, I think there is some nostalgia for this old movement. It was in the SKX007. The Seiko Shuffle doesn't seem so bad now. After all, it is a Seiko.

[@allanredford6070]

Lorus now has Solar Quartz in this design format AX9.superb value.

[@paulrobinson9355]

Nice video and something I actually like about this watch but why why a fixed bezel 😓

[@watchit5985]

Seiko just cheaped out, I guess. 🤔

[@gokselsahin6904]

nice watch

[@mislimuslim]

nice video. But I need to be sure that this watch will look well on small wrists like mine.

[@raylang339]

I guess that you get what you pay for.

[@indianasunsets5738]

Then why can you get an Invicta Pro Diver with an NH35, 200m WR, 120 click bezel for $85 yet a this Seiko product has a 7S26, 100m, and a fixed bezel (with admittedly better brushing) for $140?

[@jamessalepe]

@@indianasunsets5738 $85?

[@watchit5985]

@@jamessalepe Yep, look on Amazon.

[@jamessalepe]

@@watchit5985 Those Invicta are very cheap.

[@watchit5985]

@@jamessalepe they're good watches with good movements.

[@kostependrhs]

Like very much this blue color. BUT it is not 40mm It is a 42mm case. The big size and the fixed bezel, unfortunately, makes it suitable only for the trash bin.

[@watchit5985]

Quite right on it being 42mm instead of 40mm. I mistyped it in the description, but got it right in the video itself. Good catch!

[@donnyboon2896]

It would make good gift for a teenager just starting in watches.