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RZE UrbanistvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$328

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What people say

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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