Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $1,851 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The RZE Urbanist is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The RZE Urbanist runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE runs a automatic (L615.3).

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

Blue

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L615.3

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,150

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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.

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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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