Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Halios Universa II?

At MSRP the Farr + Swit Vice is the cheaper of the two at $729, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $266 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Halios Universa II?

The Farr + Swit Vice wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Halios Universa II?

The Farr + Swit Vice is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Halios Universa II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Halios Universa II?

The Farr + Swit Vice carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Vice run compared to the Halios Universa II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Vice uses the Miyota 9015 and the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Farr + Swit VicevsHalios Universa II

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Farr + Swit Vice

MSRP $729

Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vice40mm

Universa II38mm

Power Reserve

Vice42h

Universa II40h

Water Resistance

Vice300m

Universa II100m

MSRP

Vice$729

Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (double-domed)

Dial Color

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Gold

Lume

C3 Green Grade X EF, C9 Teal Grade X

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$729

$995

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