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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsHalios Universa II

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$995

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What people say

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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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