Which is cheaper, the HELM Miyako or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $375 for the HELM Miyako — a $76 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the HELM Miyako or the RZE Urbanist?

The HELM Miyako wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Miyako or the RZE Urbanist?

The HELM Miyako is rated to 200m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the HELM Miyako or the RZE Urbanist?

The HELM Miyako carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the HELM Miyako run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The HELM Miyako runs a automatic caliber, while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

HELM MiyakovsRZE Urbanist

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

HELM Miyako

miyako

MSRP $375

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Miyako40mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Miyako42h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Miyako200m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Miyako$375

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Dial Color

Gray

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$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.

HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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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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