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RZE UrbanistvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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