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RZE UrbanistvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
11mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
40mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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