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RZE UrbanistvsBoldr Venture Velo

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Khaki
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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