Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $3,550 for the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME — a $3,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The RZE Urbanist runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME runs a automatic (L844.4).

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

L3.812.4.50.6

MSRP $3,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Underside

Both sides

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L844.4

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$3,550

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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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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