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Astor + Banks ChronovsRZE Urbanist

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$299

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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.

Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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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