Which is cheaper, the RZE Aspirare or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $699 for the RZE Aspirare — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Aspirare or the RZE Urbanist?

The RZE Aspirare wears larger at 44mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the RZE Aspirare or the RZE Urbanist?

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

What movement does the RZE Aspirare run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The RZE Aspirare runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

RZE AspirarevsRZE Urbanist

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

RZE Aspirare

RZE-ASP

MSRP $699

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aspirare44mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Aspirare40h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Aspirare200m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Aspirare$699

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$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.

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.

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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