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RZE UrbanistvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Meteorite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW288
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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