Vortex Watch 18946/2

The Watch

The iconic Iberian brand Lotus continues to push the boundaries of its craft, bringing to the forefront high-quality, innovative, and contemporary timepieces built for life in motion. Drawing on its artisanal expertise and boundless creativity, it leverages advanced techniques and modern metals to accompany men and women with durable, high-performance creations that are firmly in step with the times. From its Vortex collection, Lotus presents this stunning 18946/1 men's watch that is sure to captivate. Blending urban chic aesthetics, modern metals, and practical complications, it is the elegant and refined addition that will elevate every look and accompany you reliably through every adventure. Designed for comfortable, all-day wear, it is fitted with a round stainless steel case that sits beautifully on the wrist. Its dark gray tone is elevated by a polished and brushed finish for a refined look. As for dimensions, it measures 46 mm in diameter and 12.10 mm in thickness. It is topped by a clean bezel secured by four visible screws, which frames a mineral crystal protecting the dial. A grooved crown sits at 3 o'clock, allowing you to set the time, date, day, and Moon phase at any time. Finally, this watch offers 10 ATM water resistance, guaranteed by its screw-down caseback.

The Dial

Reinforcing the sporty, urban elegance of this model, a beautiful round multi-layer dial with a 35 mm opening is set precisely within the case. Its background is dressed in a deep dark gray that mirrors the case, while its inner ring reveals a blue finish that echoes the strap, creating a harmonious and balanced look on the wrist. This dial delivers a smooth, clear analog display enhanced by practical everyday complications. It is swept by two skeletonized gray hands - the shorter one tipped with an orange arrow - and a slender gray seconds hand with a red tip, together marking the hours, minutes, and seconds. They point to twelve baton hour markers and a minute track graduated on the inner ring. The track is marked with white dashes and punctuated every five minutes by white Arabic numerals. The hands and markers feature a luminescent treatment for optimal readability in the dark. They are joined by three subdials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, respectively displaying the date, Moon phase, and day functions. The subdial at 6 o'clock, topped by a skeletonized gray plate, stands out with its star-filled background, while the other two are presented as half-discs, each fitted with a gray double red-tipped hand. Finally, the brand name and logo are displayed below 12 o'clock, with the "Day-Date" indication on the opposite side.

The Movement

Inside the case ticks a high-quality quartz movement that delivers outstanding performance. Supplied by Japanese manufacturer Miyota, the caliber 6P20 was specifically chosen to drive the hands and subdials with smooth precision. Powered by an Sr621sw battery, it offers a 3-year battery life. Hours, minutes, seconds, date, day, and Moon phase are all displayed with accuracy and reliability throughout the day.

The Strap

A charming rubber strap attaches on either side of the case, amplifying the sport-chic appeal of this model. It is elevated by a beautiful blue hue and features a ribbed texture along its center line that highlights its clean design. Comfortable, supple, and refined, it hugs the curves of your wrist with ease and feels great to wear in any situation. This strap pairs effortlessly with every outfit, adding a subtly modern touch to each look. It is fitted with a dark gray pin buckle measuring 21 mm in width, crafted in stainless steel for a secure and comfortable fit.

Water Resistance

With water resistance of 100 meters - that's 10 ATM in watchmaking terms - this bold timepiece handles both black-tie events and water with ease. You can wear it in the shower, the bath, or even during a swim (yes, even an energetic one!). That said, our team of watch experts wants to make it clear: this model is not designed for scuba diving, freediving, or high-pressure cleaning. Remember: shower, bath, and swimming only - and keep the pushers and crown dry.