Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Argo or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $345 for the Phoibos Argo — a $46 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Argo or the RZE Urbanist?

The Phoibos Argo wears larger at 40.5mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Argo or the RZE Urbanist?

The Phoibos Argo is rated to 200m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the Phoibos Argo run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Phoibos Argo runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Phoibos ArgovsRZE Urbanist

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

Phoibos Argo

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MSRP $345

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Argo40.5mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Argo40h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Argo200m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Argo$345

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Dial Color

Yellow

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$345

$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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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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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