Which is bigger, the Redux Zero-Hour or the RZE Urbanist?

The Redux Zero-Hour wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Redux Zero-Hour or the RZE Urbanist?

The Redux Zero-Hour is rated to 200m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Redux Zero-Hour or the RZE Urbanist?

The Redux Zero-Hour carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the Redux Zero-Hour run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Redux Zero-Hour runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Redux Zero-HourvsRZE Urbanist

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

Redux Zero-Hour

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RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Zero-Hour39mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Zero-Hour41h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Zero-Hour200m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Zero-Hour—

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

39mm

36mm

Thickness

13.7mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

42mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

Material

Titanium

Grade 5 Titanium

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$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.

Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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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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