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RZE UrbanistvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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