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Fears BrunswickvsHalios Universa II

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.25mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$995

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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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