Radiant Lumi RA701205 Watch
The Radiant Lumi RA701205 is a women's watch from the Lumi family, the Radiant line defined by two signs: the rectangular case and the decorative crystals on the sides. Within Lumi, what sets one reference apart from another is not the function, but the combination of finish and bracelet. This RA701205 is the silver Milanese mesh version, the most sober in the family compared with the gold-tone versions with link bracelets.
The case is stainless steel, rectangular, 22 mm wide and 8 mm thick. The dial is silver, with black Roman numerals and silver hands. The crystal is mineral and water resistance is 3 ATM (30 metres). It runs on a Japanese quartz movement, VJ20 caliber, with three hands. The bracelet is silver Milanese mesh, with buckle clasp and safety catch. The decorative crystals run along the sides of the case.
The rectangular case and Roman numerals already point to a classic watch, but the side crystals break that formality: they are the hallmark of the Lumi family and, in this RA701205, they sit alongside a Milanese mesh that gives it a more restrained feel than the link bracelet. The mesh adjusts to the wrist without sitting loose, something that does not always happen with a leather strap. The 22 mm case and 8 mm thickness keep the whole within a compact format, without the bulk of a round 36 or 38 mm case.
VJ20 Quartz 22 mm 8 mm Milanese Mesh 3 ATM Silver
Why choose this watch?
Silver Milanese mesh: the most sober version of Lumi
Compared with the gold-tone Lumi models with five-link bracelets, this RA701205 opts for a continuous silver mesh. It is the most discreet option in the family and the one that best fits a search for a dress watch without giving up the collection's hallmark.
Decorative crystals on the sides: the family hallmark
The side crystals are not a feature exclusive to this reference: they are the trait that identifies Lumi. They break the straight line of the case and give it a touch that smooth-case watches do not have.
22 mm rectangular case: compact format
The 22 mm wide and 8 mm thick case is compact and light. The elongated rectangular format sets it apart from usual round cases and fits slim wrists without sitting loose.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 22 mm case too small for a medium wrist?
No. The 22 mm wide case is designed for an elongated rectangular format, not a round one. On medium wrists it sits adjusted without looking disproportionate, and on slim wrists it is one of the sizes that works best. If coming from a round 36 or 38 mm watch, this one looks more contained, but not small.
Does the Milanese mesh pull hair?
It can happen, especially at first, until the mesh adapts. It is the usual drawback of metal mesh bracelets. If the wrist has hair, a leather or silicone strap avoids it, but the mesh can be adjusted so it does not sit loose and to minimise the pull.
Can the mesh be replaced with a leather strap?
Yes. The bracelet is mounted with standard spring bars on the lugs, so it can be replaced with a leather strap or another material of the same width. It is not an integrated-lug case, so the change does not require special adapters. The buckle clasp with safety catch belongs to the original mesh and does not condition the strap change.