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RZE UrbanistvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,099

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What people say

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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