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RZE UrbanistvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600
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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$2,600
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