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Sternglas HamburgvsRZE Urbanist

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

Hamburg
SternglasHamburg
MSRP $323
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg42mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg50m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Hamburg$323
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 2035
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

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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