Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $4,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGX355 — a $3,801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 wears larger at 37mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGX355?

Both watches run quartz movements — the RZE Urbanist uses the Miyota 2035 and the Grand Seiko SBGX355 uses the 9F62.

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsGrand Seiko SBGX355

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Grand Seiko SBGX355

sbgx355g

MSRP $4,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

SBGX35537mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

SBGX35540h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

SBGX355100m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

SBGX355$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

9F62

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$4,100

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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.

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Grand Seiko SBGX355

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 is widely praised for its beautiful dial, excellent finishing, and perfect 37mm size. Owners report unparalleled accuracy from the 9F62 quartz movement, rated to within 10 seconds per year. The high-intensity titanium case and 100m water resistance are noted features. Some consider the SBGX355 a "baby Snowflake" and a more accessible alternative to other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGX355 highly for its iconic Snowflake dial and exceptional quartz accuracy in a wearable 37mm case.

From video reviewers

The titanium case finishing is a significant strength. The deployant clasp is noted as prone to rattle. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size for everyday wear.

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