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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVEvsHalios Universa II

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CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CRYSTAL LOVE
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
CRYSTAL LOVE
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
Universa II100m
MSRP
CRYSTAL LOVE$399
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Gold
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota Automatic
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$995

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What people say

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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE for its striking dial details and significant wrist presence. However, legibility is frequently cited as a challenge, even with generational improvements. Strap options are limited, with the watch being particular about compatible pairings. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE highly for its visually arresting dial and unique aesthetic, despite the legibility and strap limitations.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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