Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $2,326 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the RZE Urbanist?

The Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) wears larger at 39.5mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the RZE Urbanist?

The RZE Urbanist is rated to 100m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G101), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsRZE Urbanist

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

redcliff-39-5-date-boutique-edition-event-exclusive

MSRP $2,625

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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Fratello

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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Fratello

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