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Sternglas NaosvsRZE Urbanist

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Naos
SternglasNaos
MSRP $323
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos38mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Naos
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Naos50m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Naos$323
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
7.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 714
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 Naos

The Sternglas Naos is widely praised for its refined daily wearability and Bauhaus design, with owners noting its durable construction, scratchless sapphire crystal, and flawless date mechanism. Reviewers highlight the comfortable and supple bracelet that drapes well and a date window that matches the dial. One owner advises replacing the original tan strap due to a lack of durability. The quartz movement is noted for its accuracy, and the absence of a seconds hand is seen as a unique solution to prevent misaligned markers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos highly for its harmonious design and comfortable wear at its 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.

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