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RZE UrbanistvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diameter
36mm
30mm
Thickness
11mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$2,700

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its quality execution, comfortable dimensions, and value, with many appreciating its classic styling and solid engineer bracelet. The 36mm and 38.5mm variants are considered ideal for a dress watch, offering understated elegance and impeccable finishing. One owner notes a smooth winding feel from the L629.2 movement, while another reports accuracy within +/- 5 seconds per day. However, the polished case is described as a smudge magnet, and the white Roman dial is not universally appealing. The 42-hour power reserve is flagged as a weaker characteristic by one reviewer. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its neo-vintage design and build quality at its price point.

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