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Citizen Zenshin Three-HandvsRZE Urbanist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Zenshin Three-Hand
CitizenZenshin Three-Hand
MSRP $394
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Three-Hand39mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Three-Hand40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Three-Hand100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Zenshin Three-Hand$394
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Super Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand

Owners widely praise the Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand for its exceptional value, highlighting the Super Titanium case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and scratch resistance. Reviewers consistently commend the superb textured dials, with one noting the green dial's depth and richness, and another mentioning applied indices that rival higher-end brands. The comfortable wearability, attributed to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet, is also frequently cited. The in-house Calibre 8322 automatic movement offers a 60-hour power reserve, though accuracy figures range from –20 to +40 seconds per day, with some owners desiring tighter performance. One owner noted potential second hand misalignment and clasp quality concerns, and some prefer regular bracelets over the integrated design.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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