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RZE UrbanistvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
10mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$315

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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