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RZE UrbanistvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
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
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$265

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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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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