Dress Watch RJ655AX9

An excellent watch at a really good price. Quality in manufacture and good design and looks. Exceptional lume. The strap is the only thing that could be better but that is easily remedied. Recommended.

The watch is supplied on a standard green nylon strap that I find comfortable. The watch feels light and is almost un-noticeable on my wrist. The face is clear and easy to read in all light conditions. The lumibrite works very well, with a glow still bright enough to allow the face to be read after 3 hours of darkness. The watch keeps good time. I was excited by the luminous feature, and I was not disappointed. This is an excellent quality time-piece that matches items at twice the price.

Such a great little watch. Probably could be little bit bigger for my wrist. Looks nice, very light, you cannot even feel it wearing it. It was on my wrist day and night. Unfortunately after good week or so it’s started to loosing time and getting late everyday. Till about 10min/day. So I decided to return while return window wasn’t closed. Probably just a flat battery. However it shouldn’t happening with brand new watch. Got refund no problems.

I like the excellent lume, Seiko Epson have used their own "Lumibrite" across all of their models, whether third tier or top tier, for many years now and I'm confident that the Liberal application of the Lumibrite on this watch will last for at least ten years just as brightly. But the piece itself is pretty decent too, with a durable, shot peened case that will resist scuffs & scratches better than a polished or brushed finish would. Mine tipped up yesterday and so I can confirm the accuracy of the quartz module as found in this watch; it has neither lost nor gained at all in the intervening 24 hours to now. The water resistance, a stated 100m/ 10atmospheres, is trustworthy, I placed the watch in my pressure testing rig using air as clean, soap free water wouldn't penetrate the case. This I know because thought the watch lacks a screwdown crown, it still has very effective O rings on the stem and a well fitted crystal (Seiko's own "Hardlex" according to the test I did using my diamond gauge. So expect the crystal to be more durable than lesser mineral ones. It's not sapphire but it's top of its class nonetheless. Oh, and air only began to sneak into the watch when the pressure in the test reached an equivalent 172metres, so yes, it resists water ingress under pressure but I wouldn't subject any watch, no matter how deep it can go in air/cold water test conditions, to the hot and soapy environment of your shower or bath, heat and soap are any watches worst enemy! The only way in which I could criticise the watch in any way is that the supplied, NyLon strap has yet to soften to my skinny (⅝ inch) wrist. I'm sure that the strap will gradually soften in use but this point might put off some potential buyers so better I mention it now than havering people cursing me for daring to judge the watch using only my own experience and measures.

I have just bought the LORUS RJ656X9 LUMIBRITE watch. The older but similar RXF41AX7 can be bought cheaper but there are differences. It arrived from Amazon in less than 24 hrs and I'm happy to report that it functioned correctly on all counts. Agreed, the strap is basic but I knew this and had already ordered a BISONSTRAP alternative leather strap and a Deployment Clasp as I hate buckles. I set the time and day/date, all adjusted easily (French alternate settings for the day) The second hand struck all the minute marks accurately, even some reasonably pricey watches don't do this! Accuracy of timekeeping, so far 2 seconds fast in 15 days! About the Lumibrite, NO lume is perfect, they all dim over time in the dark, some more than others. I rate this lume as one of the better ones. LIKING.. the sandblasted stainless steel case with crown guards and screw back, drilled lugs, day/date, hacking crown, accuracy of the second hand, the lumibrite, the easy to read face, overall design and size, the flat Mineral Glass Crystal, Seiko VJ33 movement, and the 10 atm water proofing. NOT LIKING…..the strap! I am far from being a “watch snob” as my 10 watch collection includes cheap, old, new and expensive watches. For a £38 outlay, I cannot fault this timepiece at all.

Great Watch and very clear face to tell the time with. My 10 year old is fascinated with the glowing face, very happy with the purchase.

Comfortable, clear, reliable. Great that I found one and bought it.

Watch was ok but face was small