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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-TvsRZE Urbanist

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atomic Perpetual A-T41mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Atomic Perpetual A-T40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Atomic Perpetual A-T200m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Atomic Perpetual A-T
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T for its handsome appearance, solid fit and finish, comfortable bracelet, and intuitive world time function. Its perpetual calendar and atomic timekeeping are highlighted as major conveniences, maintaining accuracy within 0.5 seconds even without syncing, and owners appreciate its "set & forget" nature and solar charging. The watch features a modest, stylish blue dial with delicate design details and a clutter-free layout, along with high water resistance without a screw-down crown and light titanium construction. Some find the dial unnecessarily busy, and its time zone functionality is noted as less useful outside the US, with atomic sync being less compelling below the equator. Accuracy is reported as +/-15 seconds per month if not syncing, but +/-0 seconds if it syncs via radio signal. Some find the watch a bit on the large side.

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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