Incredible Full Lume Field Watch! Lorus RJ655AX9 Review

[@ednammansfield8553]

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.

[@mjdegrey4843]

GOT ONE OF THESE. BLOODY EXCELLENT WATCH.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

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

[@LilBlighter]

I bought mine from Argos today for £29.99, to replace my trusty vintage Timex Expedition that the crown fell off somewhere and I'm very happy with my purchase. I asked if I could check that it was one with the screwdown back and the drilled lugs version which it was, so I snapped it up and wore it straight out of the shop. You could tell the Lumibrite was charging immediately as it even shone walking under the trees in today's sunshine. The Lumibrite is much brighter than the Timex Indiglo, so I'm sure I'll be popular in the cinema when the lights go out and the film starts! 😄

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

And hey, if the movie's bad, you can annoy your partner in the cinema by showing off the lume! 🤣

[@sidwhitten7126]

24 pound in argos atm, thanks for the rev.

[@lucafwn]

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]

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]

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

[@anthonydevono8833]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@djapojunior]

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]

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

[@chupy8901]

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

[@djapojunior]

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

[@briancolyer8483]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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]

@@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....

[@jfilm7466]

One of my all time favourites

[@daveboylan203]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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]

@@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.

[@theuktoday4233]

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]

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

[@martynm.449]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@karlgreene2177]

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

[@Alwaysontime-dh1gz]

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

[@rm9sbg93zxjzg]

damn! it better than a Timex due to screw down back

[@benjamr68]

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]

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

[@TXFarmRoad]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

They are awesome watches, especially coming into summer.

[@Andyschannel-ph9sw]

Just bought one and I love it 😁

[@Mckay2969]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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]

@@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 KZbin 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]

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

[@mahboobahmad9743]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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

[@mahboobahmad9743]

@@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]

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.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews I'm not anyone special.

[@speakforchrist5361]

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

[@lowhangingvegetable]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

It is definitely worth grabbing at that price!

[@ezrabreath7499]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

The dangers of it being so versatile! 🤣

[@BN99239]

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]

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]

@@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

[@matthewkniser8367]

@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]

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]

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@joeestes-u8z]

What is the expected battery life?

[@PB-fk1sx]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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

[@ChrisDuncan]

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

[@PB-fk1sx]

@@ChrisDuncan Haha great :) Cheers mate!

[@faisalratul8778]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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

[@robertsoper7993]

Quite bright!

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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

[@fatg7975]

I got one and I love it, the best

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

So much fun, aren't they?

[@fatg7975]

​@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviewsu bet 👍

[@gianlucabassi8853]

Perfect size..Timex are beautiful but too big!

[@SilentCanary]

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

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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

[@SilentCanary]

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

[@Hakuna_My_Tatas]

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

[@SilentCanary]

@@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]

@@SilentCanary 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.

[@demej00]

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]

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

[@sdnalyam]

How long does the battery last?.

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

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

[@tambor76]

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]

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 😂

[@jaladwiniowito7147]

Saya harus beli jam ini 😊 suka banget saya ❤

[@harpomarx7777]

A single pass strap is called a "zulu', not a "single pass NATO". Most vendors get this wrong too.

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

I didn't know that, I thought the only differentiation was the rounded buckles Vs the rectangular buckles. Appreciate the heads up

[@tiggergiggles]

Yo is that a taco bell toy yoda? My mom has one of tbose she got all of them but most got destroyed by me when I was a kid lmao

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

It is indeed, a gift from a subscriber 👽

[@Alwaysontime-dh1gz]

Subscribed

[@karlsenula9495]

The dial looks a bit busy for my taste.

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

To each their own, but most field watches are like that!

[@karlsenula9495]

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews I have the Seiko SNK809 and Timex Expedition and my opinion the dial looks less crowded than this one.

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

I think it's debatable really, but like I say, it's all personal opinion 😊

[@karlsenula9495]

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews i agree.