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RZE UrbanistvsSeiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
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.

Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

Owners praise the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) for its clean, professional look and unique herringbone dial with thin Roman numerals, finding it suitable for various occasions. One owner notes the date complication with Roman numerals and a red marker for Sunday aids readability. The watch is also described as lightweight and wearable for daily use. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) highly for its elegant dial design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)29.6mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)50m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
29.6mm
Thickness
11mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
14mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
6N01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$350
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