Side by side

Dryden Heartlander SolarvsRZE Urbanist

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

Heartlander Solar
DrydenHeartlander Solar
MSRP $279
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Solar38mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Solar40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Solar101m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Heartlander Solar$279
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$299

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Dryden Heartlander Solar vs RZE Urbanist gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dryden Heartlander Solar

The Dryden Heartlander Solar is widely praised for its wearability, with its 38mm case and thin profile making it a versatile, go-anywhere watch. Owners and reviewers highlight its exceptional lume, comfortable president-style bracelet, and compelling $500 price point. The solar power feature is appreciated for its convenience, eliminating the need for winding. Some owners note the 38mm case can feel small on wrists just under seven inches, and one reviewer flags that the prominent crown may irritate some wearers. The use of a Miyota movement is seen as a positive for durability and affordability. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Heartlander Solar highly for its excellent wearability and value at the $500 price point.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.