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RZE UrbanistvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$279

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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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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