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RZE UrbanistvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$3,100

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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 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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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