Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Grand Seiko SBGX353?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $4,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGX353 — a $3,801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Grand Seiko SBGX353?

The RZE Urbanist wears larger at 36mm versus 34mm for the Grand Seiko SBGX353 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the RZE Urbanist or the Grand Seiko SBGX353?

The RZE Urbanist is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGX353.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGX353?

Both watches run quartz movements — the RZE Urbanist uses the Miyota 2035 and the Grand Seiko SBGX353 uses the 9F61.

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Grand Seiko SBGX353

sbgx353g

MSRP $4,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

SBGX35334mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

SBGX35340h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

SBGX35330m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

9F61

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$4,100

Follow this matchup

Get a note when RZE Urbanist vs Grand Seiko SBGX353 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

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.

WatchUSeek

Fratello

Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

Reddit·4

Fratello·2

Keep exploring