Lorus Men’s Chronograph 44mm Stainless Steel Watch (RM397GX9)

The Lorus RM397GX9 puts substantial presence on the wrist, built around a stainless steel case. It measures 44 mm across. Case and Wrist Presence \n This is a 44 mm case, worked in stainless steel. The surface treatment is polished. At 44 mm it reads as a statement piece without becoming unwearable, and suits a wrist of roughly 17 cm upwards. \n Movement and Functions \n A quartz movement drives the watch. That means accuracy which needs no daily attention, no winding routine, and no rate drift to correct. \n \n Chronograph – stopwatch timing from the dial \n Date display – the current date at a glance \n Water resistance – 10 ATM (100 metres) \n Mineral crystal – protecting the dial \n \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n The bracelet is stainless steel. Links can be removed by any competent jeweller or watchmaker for a precise fit. \n Water Resistance and Everyday Durability \n The watch is rated to 10 ATM, or 100 metres of static pressure. In practical terms that covers rain, hand washing, showering and recreational swimming. It is not a dive watch, so leave it behind for scuba diving and keep it away from high-pressure water jets. Make sure the crown is fully seated before any contact with water. \n A mineral crystal protects the dial – harder than acrylic and more shatter-resistant than sapphire, which is a sensible trade-off on a case this size. \n Who This Watch Suits \n \n An everyday wrist size that still reads as a proper men’s watch \n Anyone who will actually use a stopwatch – or simply wants the busier dial that comes with one \n Daily wear that includes rain, washing up and the occasional swim \n Gift buyers looking for something recognisable, boxed and properly warranted \n \n Care and Maintenance \n A watch at this level rewards very little maintenance, but the little it asks for makes the difference between one that still looks sharp in five years and one that does not. Have the battery replaced by a watchmaker rather than a kiosk – a proper service reseats the case gasket at the same time, which is what actually preserves the water rating. A flat battery left in the case is the single most common cause of avoidable movement damage. Rinse the case in fresh water after a swim, especially in the sea, and dry it before it goes back on. \n A bracelet collects more than people expect. A soft toothbrush, warm water and a drop of dish soap along the links once a season keeps it looking new. Store it away from magnets and out of direct heat, and it will hold its rate and its finish. \n About the Brand and Ownership \n The appeal of a Lorus is that it is unmistakable. You are buying a design point of view rather than an anonymous case with a dial in it. Quartz keeps the running costs near zero – a battery every few years and the occasional seal check is the whole of the maintenance schedule. Basic care goes a long way – keep it clear of solvents and perfume, rinse the strap if it has been in salt water, and store it somewhere dry. \n The Short Version \n What you are getting is an everyday size that still has presence, a chronograph dial with enough going on to hold your eye. A bracelet that gives it weight on the wrist rounds it out. It is not trying to be a heirloom piece and it does not price itself like one. It is a well-made, recognisable watch that does the job every day and looks considered doing it. \n Technical Specifications \n \n Attribute Specification \n Brand Lorus \n Model / Reference RM397GX9 \n Gender Men’s (44 mm case) \n EAN 8434103465220 \n Case Diameter 44 mm \n Case Material Stainless steel \n Case Finish Polished \n Crystal Mineral \n Movement Quartz \n Strap / Bracelet Stainless steel bracelet \n Water Resistance 10 ATM / 100 metres \n \n Buying With Confidence \n Buying a watch online comes down to trusting the seller, so here is exactly what you get. The watch ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, and it is covered by the full international warranty from the date yo