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

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $8,150 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $7,851 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The RZE Urbanist wears larger at 36mm versus 30.6mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 5.4mm difference across the dial.

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

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the RZE Urbanist.

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

The RZE Urbanist runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines EVIDENZA runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsLongines EVIDENZA

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.142.8.73.2

MSRP $8,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

EVIDENZA30.6mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

EVIDENZA45h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L592.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$8,150

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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 EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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