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RZE Resolute 36vsZelos Aurora Field

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Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute 3636mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Resolute 3640h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Resolute 36200m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Resolute 36$689
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$689
$529

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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