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Halios Universa II
Finding alternatives to

Halios Universa II

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$995
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Halios Universa II is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto ($1,245) — common cross-shop and Classic dress. If price is the constraint, the Orient Stretto Date at $360 (vs $995 for the Universa II) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (White Canvas - Bonklip) is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Seiko King Seiko KSK ($3,300) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (White Canvas - Bonklip)
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Tom Rice (White Canvas - Bonklip)

2 variantsA-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
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Baltic Hermétique Tourer
Balticmicro

Hermétique Tourer

4 variantsHermétique Tourer
37mm·Automatic·150m WR
$594MSRP
—Used
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Praesidus Victory Watch
Praesidusmicro

Victory Watch

5 variantsVictory Watch
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$580MSRP
—Used
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Vario Futurist
Variomicro

Futurist

7 variantsFuturist
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$648MSRP
—Used
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Monta Noble
Montamicro

Noble

3 variantsNoble
38.5mm·Automatic·152m WR
$1,895MSRP
—Used
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Typsim Typsim Noir Stainless Steel Dress Watch
Typsimmicro
Noir

Typsim Noir Stainless Steel Dress Watch

36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
—Used
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Duckworth Prestex Marcato Jumping Hour Limited Edition
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Marcato Jumping Hour Limited Edition

4 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic
$1,950MSRP
—Used
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anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro

Model 1

8 variantsModel 1
38mm·Manual
$3,804MSRP
—Used
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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38
Oak & Oscarmicro
Olmsted

The Olmsted 38

4 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,775MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Comet 39
Zelosmicro

Comet 39

5 variantsComet 39
39mm·Manual
$2,499MSRP
—Used
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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

2 variantsA-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$550MSRP
—Used
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Lorier Zephyr
Loriermicro

Zephyr

Ref. 97831S
36mm·Automatic
$549MSRP
—Used
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

34/38mm
8 variantsJazzmaster Performer Auto
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

38/40mm
5 variantsGentleman
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

38/40/42mm
7 variantsAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

40/42mm
4 variantsJazzmaster Day Date Auto
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variantsBallade
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variantsHeritage 1938
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm
20 variantsPresage Cocktail Time
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

4 variantsPresage Cocktail Time
40.5mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

40.5mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0461
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0461

40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
—Used
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variantsUrban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
—Used
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

4 variantsClassic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variantsStretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

2 variantsBambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variantsSeries
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

3 variantsEssentials
34mm·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variantsEssentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Automatic
Seiko

Essentials Automatic

2 variantsEssentials
41.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

34/40mm
7 variantsBallade
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

33/38/40mm
4 variantsKhaki Field Quartz
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

28/42mm
4 variantsClassic Dream
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Peyten
Citizen

Peyten

3 variantsPeyten
41mm·Solar·100m WR
$296MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

5 variantsCorso
40mm·Solar
$278MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

38.1/38.6mm
6 variantsKing Seiko KSK
38.1/38.6mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
—Used
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variantsConquest Heritage
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variantsPortofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
—Used
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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variantsWristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
—Used
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Tudor Monarch
Tudor

Monarch

Ref. m2639w1a0u-0001
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,875MSRP
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date

Ref. IW359201
39mm·Automatic
$5,500MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

28/31/34/36/41mm
10 variantsOyster Perpetual
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

4 variantsPortofino
39mm·Automatic
$6,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variantsKing Seiko KS1969
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
—Used
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Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
Yema

Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

4 variantsWristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,117MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGW281
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW281

6 variantsSBGW281
37.3mm·Manual
$4,900MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
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