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RZE UrbanistvsStraton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599
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.

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Valjoux ETA7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$599
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