Vintage Lorus Quartz Watch – Gold Tone Case – Date – Working
Description: A vintage Lorus quartz wristwatch featuring a classic gold-tone case with a champagne dial and date display at 3 o’clock. The watch is currently in working order and has had a new battery fitted. A nice honest vintage piece with clear signs of age and wear, suitable either as a daily wearer or a restoration project.
Brand History: Lorus is a brand launched by Seiko in the early 1980s, intended to offer reliable Japanese quartz technology at an accessible price point. Many Lorus watches were produced using Seiko movements, making them well regarded for their accuracy and durability.
Key Details:
Brand: Lorus
Movement: Quartz (Japan)
Functions: Time and date
Dial: Champagne with applied baton markers
Case: Gold-tone (base metal)
Case back: Stainless steel screw back
Water resistance: Marked “Water Resistant” (not tested)
New battery fitted
No strap included
Dimensions:
Case diameter: approx. 35.7mm (excluding crown)
Lug width: 18mm
Lug to lug: approx. 41.9mm
Case thickness: approx. 8.6mm
Condition:
In working order at time of listing
Heavy wear to gold plating, particularly to case edges and lugs
Scratches and marks to the acrylic crystal
Dial shows age-related marks and spotting
Crown operates correctly; time and date set as they should
Overall honest vintage condition, as clearly shown in the photos
Summary: A genuine vintage Lorus quartz watch with classic styling and Japanese reliability. Offered at an accessible price point due to cosmetic wear, making it ideal for someone looking for a wearable vintage piece or a light restoration project.
Important Notice (Vintage Watch Disclaimer): Please note this is a vintage watch. While it is currently running and the time and date set correctly, no guarantee is given regarding long-term accuracy or reliability. Service history is unknown and a future service may be required. This watch is sold as a vintage collectible rather than a modern timepiece.
Postage & Shipping: As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
