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RZE UrbanistvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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