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RZE UrbanistvsVaer Tactical Field

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
11mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
36mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$199

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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 Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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