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

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,950 for the Longines PRIMALUNA — a $1,651 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The RZE Urbanist wears larger at 36mm versus 30mm for the Longines PRIMALUNA — a 6mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

Both watches run quartz movements — the RZE Urbanist uses the Miyota 2035 and the Longines PRIMALUNA uses the L257.2.

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsLongines PRIMALUNA

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Longines PRIMALUNA

L8.142.4.97.6

MSRP $1,950

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

PRIMALUNA30mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

PRIMALUNA40h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

PRIMALUNA30m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

PRIMALUNA$1,950

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Underside

Both sides

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L257.2

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$1,950

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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.

WatchUSeek

Fratello

Longines PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with some preferring the automatic for its craftsmanship and heirloom quality. The redesigned 34mm model features an automatic movement, date complication, and polished case design, available in steel or bi-metal with various dial and strap options. Accuracy averages a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions, running 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist, which is within COSC standards. Prices range from EUR 2,850 to EUR 6,600. Overall, owners rate the Longines PRIMALUNA highly for its appealing design and reliable automatic movement.

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