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Redux Zero-HourvsRZE Urbanist

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Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zero-Hour39mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Zero-Hour41h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Zero-Hour200m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Zero-Hour
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Zero Hour 39MM for its robust, utilitarian design inspired by pilot and dive tools, its lightweight Grade 5 titanium construction, and its comfortable wearability. The proprietary RDXB1 lume is noted for its bright initial glow, though it fades quickly. The Seiko NH53A or NH35 movement is generally considered reliable. However, multiple owners report a flimsy or fragile crown stem, and some describe the unidirectional bezel as having play or being able to rotate clockwise by one minute, though one owner reported a tight bezel with no play. The 39mm case size is considered good by some, while others find it small for larger wrists or note it looks large, with some desiring a 42mm option. One owner found the titanium finish looked slightly cheap and wished for a bezel insert. The dial is described by one owner as too busy for easy reading without glasses. The Redux Courg Zero Hour 39MM is available for $300, down from an original price of $507.

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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