Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,350 for the Longines HYDROCONQUEST — a $2,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

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

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST is rated to 300m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

The RZE Urbanist runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines HYDROCONQUEST runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

L3.780.3.78.6

MSRP $2,350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

HYDROCONQUEST39mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

HYDROCONQUEST40h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

HYDROCONQUEST300m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

HYDROCONQUEST$2,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Grey

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L888.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,350

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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 HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines HydroConquest's dial and finishing, with one owner finding it superior to a Rolex Submariner. The movement is noted as well-regulated, losing about 2 seconds per day. The watch is considered a versatile everyday or business-casual option, offering good value. However, owners criticize the bracelet for lacking tool-less micro-adjustment and describe winding the crown as a nuisance. Some in the line report tiny GMT markers that are difficult to read and the absence of a quick date adjust feature. Overall, owners rate the Longines HydroConquest highly for its finishing and value.

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