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RZE AspirarevsRZE Fortitude GMT

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Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699
Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aspirare44mm
Fortitude GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Aspirare40h
Fortitude GMT40h
Water Resistance
Aspirare200m
Fortitude GMT200m
MSRP
Aspirare$699
Fortitude GMT$719

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Red
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9075
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$719

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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