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RZE UrbanistvsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
9F82

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$3,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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