Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Kanton or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $971 for the Sternglas Kanton — a $672 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Kanton or the RZE Urbanist?

The Sternglas Kanton wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Kanton or the RZE Urbanist?

The RZE Urbanist is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Kanton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Kanton or the RZE Urbanist?

The RZE Urbanist carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sternglas Kanton.

What movement does the Sternglas Kanton run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Sternglas Kanton runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Sternglas KantonvsRZE Urbanist

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

Sternglas Kanton

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MSRP $971

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kanton39mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Kanton38h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Kanton50m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Kanton$971

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$971

$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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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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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