Lorus Lumibrite Field: Best Full Lume Field Watch under $100?

[@JuandelaCruz001]

You're becoming one of my "go to" ⌚ review channels because of your straightforward choices and method for evaluation. Short and simple without fluff.

[@Realidealgear]

I appreciate that! Have a great week!

[@chrise7058]

Nice review. Looking at buying the Lorus, a lot cheaper in the UK. Personally I wouldn't worry about 50 or 100 metres, if you are that far down you have other things to worry about!

[@Realidealgear]

Excellent point

[@checkm8606]

Have a look at the Seiko Alba - AQPJ403. It's the loris but in Titanium at the 60usd mark. Sadly only retails in Asia.

[@Realidealgear]

I’m familiar with it and it appears to be the better version. I couldn’t get a hold of one to do a review at the time of the review. Have a blessed day!

[@simonhendy199]

In Britain the Lorus is available in a store called Argos for £25 AND it has a screw down case back with the Seiko wave engraved on it. Mine is on a leather strap which completely changes the look and makes it feel much more premium! The only negatives for me are that at night there's not enough differentiation between the minute and hour hands and the day date window can be confused with the hour hand. Great video by the way! 😊

[@Realidealgear]

After the publishing of the video I did put a leather strap on it. As you’ve pointed out, it’s a game changer. Have a great weekend and thank you for watching.

[@AlecGrinage]

This goes for $90usd on Amazon

[@flybobbie1449]

I saw £29.99 Argos, nearly bought one.

[@halemcdan1]

@@flybobbie1449 £24.99 now

[@matrixegg]

Good comparison! For the strap swappers it may be interesting to mention that the springbars in the MDC are fixed, so only nato straps can be used, whereas the Lorus has drilled lugholes and normal removable springbars, so all kinds of straps/bracelets can be attached.

[@Realidealgear]

I saw they had spring bars but didn't realize they were not the easily removed spring bars. However, as you mentioned, they're not normal so when you remove them, you have to replace with traditional spring bars. Since you mentioned it, I've replace the spring bars on the MDC with normal ones. Thanks for the info.

[@matrixegg]

@@Realidealgear You‘re welcome! Did you get them out easily? I wasn‘t able to get them out without using a lot of force and was afraid of damaging the watch.

[@Realidealgear]

I did. I used a dedicated wire cutter so I could get up-close to the bars. I did a video of this (posted within the month) and specifically mentioned your comment as the occasion for making the change. Thank you!

[@scheuerle2]

The Lorus case also features a crown guard and handy drilled lugs. Waiting for mine to arrive from GB!

[@Realidealgear]

Great features

[@scheuerle2]

@@Realidealgear Update - arrived today. No drilled lugs, snapback case, which I assumed. Needs a NATO strap.

[@WATCH-4U]

@@scheuerle2 im from the uk bought mine locally that has the screw case back and drilled lugs about 9 month ago but do hear the new models now come with snap back no drilled lugs....

[@johanvandersandt8904]

I absolutely love these! There various versions of these. Some are in steel and others in titanium. Some like this one is fully lumed and others are have only the indices and hands lumed. This is on the edge of what I would wear with my 8"0 wrist. I agree with you on the crown. It really is hard to grip. Not perfect but a great watch. Have a great day Tim!

[@Realidealgear]

I'm officially torn between the MDC and this watch...and one more coming next week...it might be curtains for the MDC and Lorus.

[@WATCH-4U]

Great review..These are fantastic little field watches...Bought mine 9 month ago locally in the UK does come with the Screw down case back and drilled lugs... Do hear the newer variants come with no drilled lugs and snap on case back...😧 Maybe i got lucky and grabbed old new stock ...Either way its still a fantastic fully lumed dial watch..Slightest bit of light it glows very bright...Also have the MDC lumed dial n got to agree with you for £25 its fantastic value with great lume yet not as bright but still very good....Better dial lay out...If only lorus made a 39mm no day date version hey !!!

[@Realidealgear]

I agree on all points…100%. Have a great week and thank you for watching and commenting.

[@DerbyshireBrian]

I put a desert khaki nato strap on my Lorus, it looks great. Nice review.

[@Realidealgear]

Good choice!

[@chriscon8463]

Love that MDC for the price. I’ve still got to get one!

[@Realidealgear]

Absolutely

[@jouwenlee7829]

In Asia, we can buy these identical watches under the brand, Alba. It’s the sister company to Seiko cater for Asia market. There are different versions of these small size field watches - fully lumed dial, normally lumed hands and indexes; solar powered or normal battery; 50m or 100m water resistance; stainless steel or titanium. I was lucky to bought 2 discontinued, probably JDM version of used Alba field watches. One is about 36mm, indexes and hands are lume that can last as long as my Seiko diver despite the small lumed are, kanji/English date wheel in titanium with 200m water resistance. Still trying to find the other version which is same size and layout, titanium 200m WR but full lumed dial. Another that I have in same size is white (not lumed) dial, titanium body with 100m WR. These are comfortable, slim, lightweight and accurate field watches. Wear them in good health. Looking forward to more watch reviews!

[@Realidealgear]

Agreed. I think the Alba is the better version and in titantium!

[@jouwenlee7829]

@@Realidealgear The best part is regardless they are still very affordable. Probably around USD 100 and below.

[@Realidealgear]

Yes, very much worth it.

[@Barefoot808]

@@Realidealgear if you can find them!

[@Realidealgear]

Check out my webpage for the reviewed model that is for sale. www.realidealgear.com/shop/p/edc-kit-lorus-lumibrite-used-nitecore-tiki-review

[@ElPashmino]

How many hours does the MDC lume last?

[@Realidealgear]

most of the night.

[@jono8884]

Looks like both hit the tick marks which is nice to see.

[@Realidealgear]

It’s a great little field watch. Have a great weekend.

[@vipnetworker]

How about this vs a Bertucci Field Watch?

[@Realidealgear]

Another great idea. I just got rid of a Bertucci a few months ago.

[@vipnetworker]

@@Realidealgear I’ve never seen a Bertucci in real life. Did you like it? Did you do a review on it? I’m really enjoying your reviews. 👍

[@WanderWomenGearReviews]

@@vipnetworker my bertucci's crown broke in two months

[@vipnetworker]

@@WanderWomenGearReviews That’s a bummer. That shouldn’t happen, but were you pretty rough on it? Or was that from light wear?

[@jacobt1027]

Where did you purchase this watch? I've had a hard time finding it in the U.S

[@Realidealgear]

I found two used ones. These are almost exclusively European. No mention on the Lorus website. The only way I found the two I have was through Ebay. I'll be putting one of these up for sale shortly. I'm getting my new webpage up and running including a resale page of watches I've reviewed.

[@TXFarmRoad]

Bought one from Recon watches in GB Arrived today in Idaho a week later

[@jimmy86gti]

What movement does the MDC use?

[@Realidealgear]

I've been on the Infantry website and no information is available for the MDC Infantry Field. Funny you asked because I emailed the owner, Jason, yesterday about getting more info regarding the MDC Field. Haven't heard back. You're not alone in wanting more info about the watch. I just picked up another Infantry field watch and I'm finishing up a comparison video of the two Infantry field watches.

[@eddiejones.redvees]

This watch is on offer in the U.K

[@Realidealgear]

That's my understanding, Lorus brand is available in Europe.

[@modofatak]

Dude: “Let’s go ahead with the 5 things…” Also Dude: *Lists about tree-hunnit-fiddy things* Regardless, I like this vid. Will subscribe.

[@Realidealgear]

Thanks for the support. Have a great week.

[@corunseen]

I have the non titanium model. I wear it everyday.

[@Realidealgear]

It’s a great watch design no matter the composition of the case. One of the lowest profile field watches I’ve come across.

[@primz87]

wait I have the exact same watch but why does mine have a screw-down case back?

[@Realidealgear]

You have the titanium case version.

[@Rick-ve5lx]

@@RealidealgearNot necessarily. The Ti version is indeed screw-down but the screw-down caseback was also used on your (and my) steel version until recently. It now has the snap caseback. I was lucky enough to get the screw caseback before they sold out. The shop in the UK where I bought mine had the snap-on caseback version in their catalog but when I inspected mine I saw it was the screw down version. This was about a year ago.

[@petehurd5301]

Looks a tonne like like my Alba, gotta be the same thing... hmmm, Alba doesn't have through springbar pin holes, and has lum on hands which is a bad idea, lum on a lum background :(

[@Realidealgear]

Alba and Lorus are sister brands. They are essentially the same case. I agree with you on lume on hands on a full lume dial is less effective. I prefer blackout handset for lumed dials. I'm having a hard time finding an Alba. My understanding is that they are sourced to Asian market. Have a great weekend!

[@WanderWomenGearReviews]

is it reliable?

[@Realidealgear]

Absolutely. Seiko quartz movement.

[@mohammedyunus2385]

How long lume lasts?

[@Realidealgear]

Most of the night. (Depends on definition of nigh)

[@flybobbie1449]

UK these are £30, about $35.

[@Realidealgear]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kira07]

10 minutes test is not really a test.. 10 h test would be nice to see. and with a camera locked exposure not set to auto,

[@Realidealgear]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It’s true the extrapolation from ten is not as accurate as 10 hrs. I’ve worn it over night several times and it’s ok the money.

[@anthonywest2989]

Lorus is a great watch i have two.

[@Realidealgear]

It’s a sleeper model with great specs.