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RZE UrbanistvsZelos Vitesse

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Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Urbanist36mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Urbanist40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Urbanist100m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Urbanist$299
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Gulf

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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