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RZE UrbanistvsSeiko Prospex Rotocall

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Prospex Rotocall
SeikoProspex Rotocall
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Prospex Rotocall37mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Prospex Rotocall40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Prospex Rotocall100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Prospex Rotocall$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
A824

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$550

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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.

Seiko Prospex Rotocall

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Rotocall for its charismatic retro design and comfortable 37mm size, with many appreciating its space-faring heritage. However, multiple sources criticize its price point, suggesting it is too high for an all-digital quartz watch with features like a stamped clasp, mineral crystal, and standard quartz movement. Some owners also note drawbacks such as a flimsy battery mount and split pin bracelet construction. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Rotocall visually appealing and a faithful re-release, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to its price.

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