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Praesidus Type H-75vsRZE Urbanist

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Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Type H-7539mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Type H-7540h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Type H-75100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Type H-75$245
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
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
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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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