Incredible Full Lume Field Watch! Lorus RJ655AX9 Review

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3 жыл бұрын

What a bargain this little Lorus is!
Suitable for all wrist sizes, part of the Seiko group, reliable quartz movement, 100m WR and more like than you can shake a stick at!
Honestly, if you're looking for a cheap and cheerful field watch, be you man, woman or child, this is it. I adore this Dollar Dazzler!
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@ednammansfield8553 Жыл бұрын

This Lorus field watch is really good for the price. I have had mine for nearly a year now. It was in a sale at my local Argos store for only £29.99 so I didn't hesitate in purchasing it. The lume on this watch is just awesome and will last all night long. I quite like the day and date window like other Seiko watches have but yes I agree with you that on a watch this size a date window alone would have been suffice. It's not really a negative for me though. I also have changed the strap supplied for a nice leather strap which in my opinion makes it look a lot better. The strap it originally came on is the only negative for me because of how flimsy it looked. Lorus do two other field watches which are made of Titanium and are both the same size as the watch. They cost around £70 though but are worth every penny. They can be hard to find but it's rarely you will see them in the shops. I was lucky as I did manage to purchase my 1st one from Hinds the jewellers. I purchased a green dial version of the same watch from Amazon UK at the same price. Definitely worth looking out for the Titanium Lorus field watches they are awesome. Thanks for your review.

@JohnSmith-ki2eq 10 ай бұрын

Such a nice and easy watch to wear, and the 100m of water resistance gives me peace of mind.

@mjdegrey4843 8 ай бұрын

GOT ONE OF THESE. BLOODY EXCELLENT WATCH.

@Alwaysontime-dh1gz Жыл бұрын

Got one the other day, outstanding value for money, one of the nicest watches I've ever had and possibly the cheapest! Absolutely excellent 👌, great review btw

@jfilm7466 9 ай бұрын

One of my all time favourites

@briancolyer8483 3 жыл бұрын

This is a cracking wee watch....I bought one on Jason the watch guys recommendation....ideal field watch, also as a starter piece....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know Jason had done this one! Jason is buddy of mine but I must have missed his review😅totall agree, as a grab and go, you can't go too far wrong here

@briancolyer8483 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews absolutely agree, one of those nuggets that everyone could benefit from having in there collection, I picked mine up from argos last year I think, less than £20, amazing value....will go for years....

@lucafwn 3 жыл бұрын

Lorus offers great value for money. I've been keeping this one in my wish list for some time now. Maybe one day I'll pull the trigger.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely would, treat yourself! A fun little watch that offer a great grab and go, and unlike Timex, it's not a loud movement...

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

It has gone up, I couldn't find it for that cheap for love nor...well...money! 😂 Still excellent value at this price

@daveboylan203 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite watches in the collection, really like it on that nato you wear it on.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

It is a looker alright, I bought a bunch of those NATO's for half nothing just so I can swap it out regularly. It's pretty damn close to my favourite quartz watch I own.

@matthewkniser8367 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Have you come across watches by other brands that have all of the same features (day, date, a lume system, case size and durability)? If so, what are they? Thank you for your content. I appreciate it.

@Andyschannel-ph9sw 3 ай бұрын

Just bought one and I love it 😁

@TXFarmRoad 2 ай бұрын

Just got one delivered to the states from Recon watches. I like it 👌🏻

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Ай бұрын

They are awesome watches, especially coming into summer.

@anthonydevono8833 2 жыл бұрын

I've got this watch and love it mine came with a more washed out grey nato very cheap strap but hey the watch is my go to work watch

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Can't argue with it, and the full Lume dial is fun to play with! If it had sapphire it would be the perfect beater!

@djapojunior 3 жыл бұрын

Had it, sold it and regretted it. It's an amazing watch, best affordable bang for buck field watch. It's silly how much watch you get for the price. Both with that one and the Titanium model. 👏💪

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I sold mine, I actually bought one second hand and sold it to another KZfaq watch reviewer Time In The UK. However, I only sold it as I got this brand new one in the Secret Santa. 😊

@djapojunior 3 жыл бұрын

I sole it because I got a Casio Royale, but I will buy it again. It's a shame not to have it for such a price.

@jamespond7496 2 жыл бұрын

Just a shame the Titanium model Isn't fully lum.

@chupy8901 2 жыл бұрын

Another Seiko sub brand Alba APBT209 is what you are looking for, tho hard to find.

@djapojunior 2 жыл бұрын

@@chupy8901 I know about it, but it's a bit harder to find and more expensive than the Lorus. But it is awesome. 👏

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great little watch. Really good review good too mate.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, means a lot from someone like you! 👍

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews I'm not anyone special.

@martynm.449 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a Lorus lumibrite watch years ago. It's sat in my window sill all that time - because the bracelet was too small. I just picked it up and it's still ticking. Not only is it ticking... it's the right time as well! Though the date is out. I'm planning to wear it everyday at a new job working with metal. If it gets scuffed and scratched I'm really not going to lose sleep over it. It's a fantastic little watch! And the best lume ever!! 👌

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Funnily enough, I just put mine on today on a mesh bracelet for the first time in ages, and forgot how comfortable it was. 👍And it was only a few seconds off!

@martynm.449 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews mine had an integrated bracelet. It's been a real struggle to get a bracelet to fit. I've modified a Citizen Bracelet by taking the end links off and it sits loosely between the lugs. Maybe I'll try some small washers or nuts to fill the gaps. But thank you for your video. These watches need more love ❤

@3rdstone1 3 жыл бұрын

These are ridiculously good for the money. I think there actually is another Lorus field watch that looks similar as well IIRC, but don't think it has the lumibrite feature. The lume here is totally insane. I might have to get one of these considering the price.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

There is a few that look similar alright, and even a titanium one, but that doesn't have lumibrite, if memory serves correctly. I highly recommend them, wore mine yesterday after work, still very much loving it

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

He did actually, I can't honestly remember if bought it or saw the video first and then bought, he did a good video alright. My style of review is a bit different to his though I think. 😊

@3rdstone1 3 жыл бұрын

@Gardius Maximus Yes, now I remember. Think he actually reviewed two models.

@karlgreene2177 11 ай бұрын

They aren't as bright as they used to be and now glow green instead of blue as they used to.

@Mckay2969 3 жыл бұрын

What a cracking watch for that price great style to can't believe its 100m water resistant as well. .cool review 👍

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

It is fantastic, grab some cheap NATOs for literally months of fun! Dark colours in winter, bright in summer, neutral in autumn. The year round watch👍

@Mckay2969 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews changing the watch subject I heard you say you had a Skmei Gshock look a like, I bought one last year after watching a guy on KZfaq torture it in harsh Canadian weather Great watch for around £14. A guy a work was like, "god I bet that was expensive, I couldn't lie 😂3 weeks later he got one on and got one for his brother. Great knock about watch.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Once I review the ACTUAL G sitting on my wrist as I type this, then I can worry about the homage 😂

@benjamr68 3 жыл бұрын

If I had any quibbles about this watch, DK, it's just that the minute hand could really do with being a bit longer. I have a Vostok Amphibia with a fully lumed dial, as good as your Lorus, but a little more expensive. I think I emailed you photos of it back in November. 👍

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

You did indeed, I liked that alright, very nice. I haven't been bothered about the minute hand, I've only had one watch where I really noticed that flaw

@theuktoday4233 Жыл бұрын

It was on discount over xmas 2022 and was so cheap I thought Id get one and if I didnt like it no worries but actually its a really well made little watch.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Жыл бұрын

Be rude not to pick one up, especially on discount!

@wifebeater69 Жыл бұрын

Man, I can't find these Lorus watches for regular price in the US anywhere. I'll just keep waiting

@robertsoper7993 3 жыл бұрын

Quite bright!

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

It's like a torch at night, serious lume on it

@speakforchrist5361 3 ай бұрын

We're can I get the various colour straps for lorus sports lumibri

@lowhangingvegetable Жыл бұрын

Nice review. It's currently gong for 37 euro in Argos. Looks like it might be too good to pass up!

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Жыл бұрын

It is definitely worth grabbing at that price!

@fatg7975 Жыл бұрын

I got one and I love it, the best

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Жыл бұрын

So much fun, aren't they?

@fatg7975 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviewsu bet 👍

@Alwaysontime-dh1gz Жыл бұрын

Subscribed

@user-nt6wj3lk4g 10 ай бұрын

What is the expected battery life?

@matthewkniser8367 3 жыл бұрын

@The Watchtower Watch Reviews Have you come across watches by other brands that have all of the same features (day, date, a lume system, case size and durability)? If so, what are they? Thank you for your content. I appreciate it.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Not that I can think of off hand, Timex had the Indiglo, a quartz movement and sometimes 100m water resistance, but often their cases are brass rather than stainless steel. That's the only brand I can think of at this price point.

@matthewkniser8367 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Thank you. I appreciate it.

@faisalratul8778 3 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend any blue lume dial watch within this same budget?

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

When you say blue lume, do you mean like the BGW9/Chromalite style lume? Never seen a full blue lume dial before if I'm being honest, and I think it would be tough to get on in a budget piece. Deep blue seem to have one, but it's €230, which is 5 times the price of this

@mahboobahmad9743 3 жыл бұрын

£24 of awesomeness from argos. I also have the lorus titanium field watch....love it.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

It is amazing, don't have the Titanium but I've heard excellent things too. Just love that full lume dial! 😍

@mahboobahmad9743 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews I really reccomend that you check it out. I have had mine for about 8 months and I love it. The lume is not to good, but that's not why you would buy it. Titanium case makes it so lightweight and comfortable. The most comfortable watch I have ever owned. And it's small size really does look awesome on wrist. Lorus titanium RXD425L8. Was recently on sale for £25...cool.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I might grab one eventually but it feels a little similar to the one I already have. A titanium auto is potentially on my wish list though.

@ezrabreath7499 Жыл бұрын

Eversince I got this, I'm constantly looking for the best strap and have spent more than it original price

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Жыл бұрын

The dangers of it being so versatile! 🤣

@BN99239 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how this compares to the MDC Glow in The Dark Watches from Infantry on Amazon. Almost identical designs but the Infantry is almost half the price. Then there's also the Soki one which also looks almost identical and that watch is on AliExpress for $4.

@AndyCarter-db4gt Ай бұрын

I suspect the build quality is nowhere near as good. I own a Lorus Kinetic field watch that has been running now for nearly 30 years with no intervention. I also had the fully lumed version that my friends used to joke must be radioactive as it glowed so brightly. It was often the brightest thing in the room and could be spotted from the other side of a darkened arena! I have since passed that one on to son who seems to live in almost perpetual darkness.

@BN99239 Ай бұрын

@@AndyCarter-db4gt the MDC is surprisingly good quality but yes the Soki is what you would expect for $4 haha. The lume on both are very bright and will still last quite long though

@jaladwiniowito7147 5 ай бұрын

Saya harus beli jam ini 😊 suka banget saya ❤

@demej00 Жыл бұрын

I have this watch and love it. Wish they would do this version in Titanium but it is light as it is. Also needs sapphire crystal to be perfect.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Жыл бұрын

There is a titanium version, but I don't think that has the full lume dial unfortunately.

@sdnalyam 3 жыл бұрын

How long does the battery last?.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Normally these little ones are about 3 years, but hard to say. I've only had it a year and still works!

@gianlucabassi8853 Жыл бұрын

Perfect size..Timex are beautiful but too big!

@PB-fk1sx Жыл бұрын

Is there a chance you watched the Detectorists series? I wonder if that's the watch Lance wore :)

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of it to be honest, bit after googling, it's possible, considering they sold these in Argos (RIP) and props department might have just raided Argos for a budget friendly watch

@PB-fk1sx Жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Thank you for your answer. BTW are you still wearing this watch? How it works after over a year of use?

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Жыл бұрын

Absolutely zero issues. Battery still runs away perfectly, lume still strong, and still looks cool on pretty much any strap 👍

@ChrisDuncan Жыл бұрын

I'm a big Detectorists fan and yes, it is the watch Lance wears!

@PB-fk1sx Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisDuncan Haha great :) Cheers mate!

@tambor76 2 жыл бұрын

I have a new one and even after being in direct sunlight the lume barely lasts 15 minutes in the dark before fading out.

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Really? Jesus mine is mad bright. Maybe they've started cheaping out, but mine is insanely bright after a sunny day, and if you hit it with a UV torch before bed for 45 seconds you have a torch for the night 😂

@mr.timezone1336 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t find this beauty anywhere! They’re gone

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 2 жыл бұрын

No way! They have them on sale now n Amazon UK for 40 pounds?

@mr.timezone1336 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews no way? I’m in the US, you think they’d ship my way?

@Hakuna_My_Tatas Жыл бұрын

Same been looking for one in the US but no luck and everywhere else or on ebay is going for almost $180 to $200 with shipping ridiculous

@mr.timezone1336 Жыл бұрын

@@Hakuna_My_Tatas I actually found one but too small for me. It’s set aside as a trade watch if you or anyone is interested.

@Hakuna_My_Tatas Жыл бұрын

@@mr.timezone1336 were you able to find a brand new one? Id be interested in taking it off ya. How much shipped to oahu hawaii 96818 Edit:if its in brand new condition and undamaged no scuffs or scratches no dings/dents, we can work something out.