Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Seiko Essentials Solar?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $375 for the Seiko Essentials Solar — a $76 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Seiko Essentials Solar?

The RZE Urbanist wears larger at 36mm versus 30.5mm for the Seiko Essentials Solar — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Seiko Essentials Solar?

Both watches run quartz movements — the RZE Urbanist uses the Miyota 2035 and the Seiko Essentials Solar uses the V115.

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Seiko Essentials Solar

sup467

MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

Essentials Solar30.5mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

Essentials Solar40h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

Essentials Solar—

MSRP

Urbanist$299

Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

V115

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$375

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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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Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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