The Titanium Field Guide

Lorus Titanium 12

RH997QX9

The Lorus Titanium 12 is a 40 mm titanium watch with a PC32 quartz movement. At a list price of $132, it costs less than 98% of the 1,324 titanium watches in production, leaving out the fashion brands.

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Price
≈$132 (£99.99)
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
RH997QX9
Type
Other
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
10.2 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Quartz
Caliber
PC32
Complications
Date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
None
Finish technology
Natural finish
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Bracelet, 20 mm, three-fold clasp with push-button release. The maker's spec field states stainless steel while the maker's own description on the same pages states a titanium case and bracelet, and the conflict is unresolved.
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Flat mineral crystal
Display back
No
Dial
Blue, black, or grey
Dial colours
Black Grey Blue
Lume
Semi-luminous hands and hour markers
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Weight, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Caseback
Medium confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: Lorus RH997QX9 (maker product page) / Lorus RH995QX9 (maker product page) / Lorus RH999QX9 (maker product page) / Lorus RH997QX9 (maker spec sheet PDF) Also sold asRH995QX9RH999QX9
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Lorus Titanium 12?

Titanium, with no grade stated. The record is at medium confidence, so check the maker's page before relying on it.

What size is the Lorus Titanium 12?

The case is 40 mm across and 10.2 mm thick. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Lorus Titanium 12 cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $132.

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