Which is cheaper, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $4,604 for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a $4,305 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the RZE Urbanist?

The RZE Urbanist wears larger at 36mm versus 30.8mm for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a 5.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the RZE Urbanist?

The RZE Urbanist is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Fears Arnos (Blue).

What movement does the Fears Arnos (Blue) run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Fears Arnos (Blue) runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW1000-1b), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Fears Arnos (Blue)vsRZE Urbanist

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

Fears Arnos (Blue)

arnos-pewter-blue

MSRP $4,604

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arnos (Blue)30.8mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Arnos (Blue)40h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Arnos (Blue)30m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW1000-1b

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,604

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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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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Fratello

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