Which is cheaper, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $5,550 for the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON — a $5,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON wears larger at 43mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is rated to 300m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the RZE Urbanist or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON carries a 52-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the RZE Urbanist run compared to the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The RZE Urbanist runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON runs a automatic (L836.6).

Side by side

RZE UrbanistvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

L2.839.4.52.2

MSRP $5,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Urbanist36mm

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm

Power Reserve

Urbanist40h

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h

Water Resistance

Urbanist100m

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m

MSRP

Urbanist$299

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Underside

Both sides

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L836.6

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

40h

52h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$5,550

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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 ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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