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RZE UrbanistvsZelos Blacktip 41

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Teal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$499

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

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