Lotus 19057/1 Classic Steel Watch
The Lotus 19057/1 is a men's quartz watch that presents itself as a three-hand classic: clean dial, no date, and a steel case that combines silver tones with a gold-tone bracelet. It is Lotus's proposal for those looking for a sober dress watch, with a touch of warmth that monochrome steel does not have. This model rests on a simple idea: the essentials, well resolved.
The case is stainless steel, round, 40 mm in diameter and 9.5 mm thick, with polished and brushed finishes. The silver-tone dial features gold-tone indices that add contrast and hands in the same tone, with no calendar. The crystal is mineral and the water resistance is 5 ATM (50 metres). The bracelet, also in stainless steel with a gold-tone finish, measures 20 mm wide and has a deployment clasp with pushers. The movement is a Japanese-made Miyota 2035 quartz. The whole weighs 91.79 g, a weight distributed across a 40 mm case designed for medium wrists.
A classic is an essential: the time, clearly read, on a dial with a radial engraving, with no date or complications. That is the starting point of the 19057/1 and also of Lotus's Esenciales line. What changes the character is the finish: the contrast between the silver-tone steel case and the gold-tone bracelet takes the whole into classic gold-tone watch territory, without falling into full gold plating.
Quartz 40 mm Gold-tone steel Silver-tone dial 91.79 g
Why choose this watch?
Gold-tone bracelet with deployment clasp
The deployment clasp avoids the typical wear point of pin buckles, where the coating rubs with every use. It also allows the watch to be put on and taken off without forcing the links, which extends the life of the gold-tone finish.
40 mm and 9.5 mm: low profile, no bulk
Compared with 42 or 44 mm cases, the 40 mm diameter and 9.5 mm thickness keep the watch within a discreet profile. It is a piece that does not seek prominence through size, but through the two-tone finish of the whole.
Frequently asked questions
Does the gold-tone finish on the bracelet wear with use?
The bracelet is stainless steel with a gold-tone coating, not solid gold. With continuous rubbing against desks or clothing, the coating may lose shine over the years, especially on the most exposed links. It is not immediate wear, but contact with abrasive surfaces should be avoided and the bracelet cleaned with a soft cloth to prolong the finish.
Can the bracelet be changed for a leather strap?
Yes. The mounting is standard spring bars, not integrated, and the lug width is 20 mm. A 20 mm leather strap will fit without adapters. The original bracelet can be stored and refitted when the gold-tone look of the whole is to be recovered.