Halios UniversavsHalios Universa II

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Halios Universa at true scale

Universa

Halios Universa II at true scale

Universa II

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

48mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$995

$995

Movement

Sellita SW300-1

Sellita SW300-1

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and Polished
n/a
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Green
Gold
Indices
Applied
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Halios Universa

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa for its exceptional quality and value, with many highlighting its sublime proportions, beautiful applied indices, and top-notch bracelet. The 38mm case design is lauded for its versatility and classic aesthetic, featuring a vertically brushed finish with polished chamfered lugs and a concentrically brushed fixed bezel. The applied dial is described as stunning and well-lummed, and the finishing is considered terrific for the price point. One owner notes the manual winding action is not enjoyable, while others consider it an excellent summer watch. Overall, owners rate the Halios Universa highly for its outstanding build quality and bracelet at its price point.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices and excellent finishing for the price, with many highlighting the comfortable 38mm dimensions and robust feel. The integrated bracelet design is frequently noted as satisfying, featuring a micro-adjust clasp, though some find the clasp itself to be chunkier than the overall design. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied dial elements and overall finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The pastel blue dial is a standout feature. The push-pin crown is a potential drawback.