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RZE UrbanistvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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