Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $3,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGP007 — a $3,601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The Grand Seiko SBGP007 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

Both watches run quartz movements — the RZE Urbanist uses the Miyota 2035 and the Grand Seiko SBGP007 uses the 9F85.

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsGrand Seiko SBGP007

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Grand Seiko SBGP007

sbgp007g

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

SBGP00740mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

SBGP00740h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

SBGP007100m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

9F85

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$3,900

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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 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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Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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