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Halios Universa IIvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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

Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Gold
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW330
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$2,175

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What people say

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

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