Which is bigger, the Compass Timepieces Explorer or the Halios Universa II?

The Compass Timepieces Explorer wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Compass Timepieces Explorer or the Halios Universa II?

The Halios Universa II carries a 40-hour power reserve against 39 hours on the Compass Timepieces Explorer.

What movement does the Compass Timepieces Explorer run compared to the Halios Universa II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Compass Timepieces Explorer uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsHalios Universa II

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Compass Timepieces Explorer

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Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Explorer42mm

Universa II38mm

Power Reserve

Explorer39h

Universa II40h

Water Resistance

Explorer100m

Universa II100m

MSRP

Explorer—

Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (double-domed)

Dial Color

White

Gold

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

39h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$995

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