Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $498 for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic — a $199 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic 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 Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The RZE Urbanist runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic runs a automatic (Miyota 8315).

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Steel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Miyota 8315

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$498

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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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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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