Thank you for sharing your story. Facinated by vintage solar tech, especially how solar watches have been developed over time. As well as part of the wider search for alternate power sources other than single use batteries like Bulova Thermatron etc. 

Unfortunatly have no clue what this Lorus model is called.

Swatch Skin Classic range starts at £96 pounds, only 4.30 mm thick.

Thanks, had no clue this watch existed. Love the design of it feels a bit Roger Tallon.

Never owned a Seiko, but am aware of Seiko's qc problems thanks to Jody from Just One More Watch. That along with their price increases has made wary of buying any, although may buy from one of Seiko's sub-brands, or vintage Seiko.