Lorus was first launched in 1982 in Australia and is produced by Seiko Australia Pty. Ltd. Lorus is a cost-effective brand alternative to its parent organisation, Seiko Group Corporation. Seiko Instruments Inc. is the body responsible for manufacturing watches for the Seiko Group Corporation including Lorus watches. Seiko Insturmets Inc. is located in Japan, with distribution centres in the USA and Australia.