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Phoibos Voyager GMTvsRZE Urbanist

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

Voyager GMT
PhoibosVoyager GMT
MSRP $429
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager GMT39mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Voyager GMT40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Voyager GMT100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Voyager GMT$429
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Voyager GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager GMT for its exceptional fit and finish, attractive dials that play with light, and outstanding lume. The bezel action is described as perfect with a grippy, smooth-threaded crown, and the bracelet clasp is noted as high quality for the price. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits tracking to hour-offset time zones. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may show slight misalignment. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its vibrant dials and excellent value.

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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