Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 40 or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $799 for the Maen Manhattan 40 — a $500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 40 or the RZE Urbanist?

The Maen Manhattan 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Maen Manhattan 40 run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Maen Manhattan 40 runs a automatic caliber, while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 40vsRZE Urbanist

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

Maen Manhattan 40

manhattan-40-m3-1-1

MSRP $799

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 4040mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 4040h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Manhattan 40100m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Manhattan 40$799

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

M3.1.1

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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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