# RZA Urbanist Medallion Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The RZA Urbanist Medallion is a bold urban fashion statement watch co-designed by Wu-Tang Clan legend RZA, featuring a chunky 44mm gold PVD-coated stainless steel case with a distinctive textured medallion dial inspired by hip-hop medallions and street culture, ideal for style-conscious wearers wanting an eye-catching accessory rather than a tool watch; it runs on a reliable quartz movement with no specified power reserve typical for battery-powered timepieces.

## Overall Watch Rating: 4.5/10.0

**Dials & Design Metric (7.5/10.0)** - The textured black medallion dial with gold accents offers standout urban flair comparable to premium fashion watches like those from Shinola's streetwear lines.

**Material Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Stainless steel with gold PVD plating and mineral crystal delivers solid everyday durability on par with mid-tier fashion brands like Fossil.

**Versatility Metric (6.0/10.0)** - Suited primarily for casual streetwear and statement outfits, it punches above basic fashion peers like MVMT in urban adaptability.

**Movement Metric (4.4/10.0)** - The basic quartz movement provides accurate timekeeping similar to entry-level Citizen Eco-Drive models but lacks mechanical appeal.

**History & Innovation Metric (4.0/10.0)** - RZA's hip-hop influence adds niche cultural innovation akin to celebrity collabs from brands like G-Shock.

**Functions Metric (4.0/10.0)** - Standard time-only display matches expectations for affordable quartz watches like Timex Ironman.

**Rarity Metric (3.4/10.0)** - Limited production elevates it slightly above mass-market fashion watches but not to collector rarities like microbrand one-offs.

**Brand Metric (2.0/10.0)** - As a niche celebrity fashion label, it trails established names like Casio in prestige and reliability perception.

**Complications Metric (2.0/10.0)** - Absence of any complications keeps it basic, like most sub-$500 quartz fashion pieces.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0

## WM Collector Grade: D

## Performance Insights: Strengths in dials, materials, and versatility shine for fashion appeal, but weak brand, movement, and complications drag it down, positioning it as fair value slightly above its implied price for style seekers.

## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: The watch delivers eye-catching urban aesthetics and basic reliability at an accessible price point without overpromising on horological merits.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**