Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,700 for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a $2,401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The RZE Urbanist is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The RZE Urbanist runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

L4.984.3.08.7

MSRP $2,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

36mm

40mm

Thickness

11mm

8.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

47mm

Lug Width

18mm

21mm

Material

Grade 5 Titanium

Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Caseback

Solid

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

Dial Color

Blue

Brown

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L888.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,700

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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.

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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC as a beautiful, classy dress watch with deep brand heritage, suitable for special occasions. One owner noted the stock strap appears narrow due to the lug design, making spring bars visible. The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC reissue is considered a fantastic deal at $700, especially after a recent official Longines service and dial replacement, presenting it as a like-new watch. However, its lack of patina may disappoint collectors who value "character" from wear and scratches. Overall, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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