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RZE UrbanistvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Ronda 505.24H
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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