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RZE UrbanistvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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