Which has better water resistance, the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition or the Halios Universa II?

The Halios Universa II is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition.

What movement does the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition run compared to the Halios Universa II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition uses the Miyota 9039 and the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet EditionvsHalios Universa II

Q: Which is cheaper, the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition or the Halios Universa II?

At MSRP the Halios Universa II is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $1,130 for the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition — a $135 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition or the Halios Universa II?

The Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Halios Universa II.

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Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition

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MSRP $1,130

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MSRP $995

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition38mm

Universa II38mm

Power Reserve

The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition42h

Universa II40h

Water Resistance

The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition50m

Universa II100m

MSRP

The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition$1,130

Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (double-domed)

Dial Color

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Gold

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,130

$995

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