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RZE Fortitude GMTvsRZE Urbanist

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Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude GMT41mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude GMT40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude GMT200m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Fortitude GMT$719
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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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