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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsHalios Universa II

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PILOT SERIES II
FarerPILOT SERIES II
MSRP $1,350
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
What people say

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

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.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Universa II100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Blue
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$995
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