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Halios Universa II
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the 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 Typsim Noir Stainless Steel Dress Watch is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW300-1) and Dress. Stepping up, the Seiko King Seiko KSK ($3,300) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Typsim Typsim Noir Stainless Steel Dress Watch
Typsimmicro
Noir

Typsim Noir Stainless Steel Dress Watch

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (White Canvas - Bonklip)
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Tom Rice (White Canvas - Bonklip)

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M

5 variants
37.5mm·Automatic
$130MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Praesidus Victory Watch
Praesidusmicro

Victory Watch

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$580MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Monta Noble
Montamicro

Noble

3 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·152m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Baltic Hermétique Tourer
Balticmicro

Hermétique Tourer

4 variants
37mm·Automatic·150m WR
$594MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Brunmontagne Connector
Brunmontagnemicro

Connector

10 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$136MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M

4 variants
36mm·Automatic
$110MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Seagull Ultra-Thin Calendar Dress Watch 38mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Ultra-Thin Calendar Dress Watch 38mm

 
38mm·Automatic
$569MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Vario Futurist
Variomicro

Futurist

7 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$648MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT II (TRI-LUME): "WHITE NO DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-20 (2ND BATCH DELIVERY: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2025)
MMI Watchesmicro

NOR-LIGHT II (TRI-LUME): "WHITE NO DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-20 (2ND BATCH DELIVERY: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2025)

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$520MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II

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

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
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
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0460
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0460

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II

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 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Orient Bambino Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

2 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variants · Essentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Seiko Essentials Automatic
Seiko

Essentials Automatic

2 variants · Essentials
41.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

4 variants · Recraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Timex Automatic E Line 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex
E Line

Automatic E Line 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
38mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Citizen Eco-Drive AW0092
Citizen

Eco-Drive AW0092

Ref. AW0092-07Q
40mm·Eco-Drive
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II

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

6 variants
38.1/38.6mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Stowa Partitio Classic
Stowamicro

Partitio Classic

5 variants
37mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Damasko DF10 Old Radium
Damaskomicro

DF10 Old Radium

 
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
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
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer

29 variants · Constellation
29/39/41mm·Automatic
$11,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

4 variants · Portofino
39mm·Automatic
$6,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variants
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
Yema

Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,117MSRP
vsCompare with the Halios Universa II
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