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Ferro AGL 2 AutomaticvsHalios Universa II

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AGL 2 Automatic
FerroAGL 2 Automatic
MSRP $695
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AGL 2 Automatic42mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
AGL 2 Automatic40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
AGL 2 Automatic50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
AGL 2 Automatic$695
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$995

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What people say

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Ferro AGL 2 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic for its well-executed microbrand design, featuring a color-matched big date complication at 12 o'clock and sandwiched indices with superluminova. The watch is noted for its 42mm brushed stainless steel case, 11mm thickness, double-domed sapphire crystal, and a grippy onion crown with a smooth locking mechanism. It offers 100m water resistance and comes with an Italian leather strap, all powered by a Swiss Ronda 5040B quartz chronograph movement. On balance, owners rate the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic highly for its impressive feature set and finishing at the $200 price point.

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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