Which is cheaper, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Halios Universa II?

At MSRP the Halios Seaforth IV is the cheaper of the two at $765, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $230 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Halios Universa II?

The Halios Seaforth IV wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Halios Universa II?

The Halios Seaforth IV is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Seaforth IV run compared to the Halios Universa II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Seaforth IV uses the Sellita SW200-2 and the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Halios Seaforth IVvsHalios Universa II

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Halios Seaforth IV

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MSRP $765

Halios Universa II

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MSRP $995

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seaforth IV40mm

Universa II38mm

Power Reserve

Seaforth IV40h

Universa II40h

Water Resistance

Seaforth IV200m

Universa II100m

MSRP

Seaforth IV$765

Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Gold

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-2

Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$765

$995

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Halios Seaforth IV

Owners widely praise the Halios Sunburst Blue for its perfect 40mm size, stunning sunburst dial, and excellent lume, with one owner calling it Halios's best effort and a potential "Omega AT killer." The ETA 2824 movement is noted as running smoothly, and the watch is considered a great value with strong resale. Some owners desire larger sizes or different dial colors, and one reviewer found the Sinn 556i more versatile. The sapphire bezel is described as tall and flat, which is a point of contention for some. Overall, owners rate the Halios Sunburst Blue highly for its design, size, and value.

From video reviewers

The sunburst blue dial is a standout feature. Limited water resistance is a shared concern.

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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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