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RZE UrbanistvsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
33mm
Thickness
11mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
15mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
9F51

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299

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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 SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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