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Sternglas Naos SolarvsRZE Urbanist

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
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 Punkten
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$299

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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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