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Halios Universa IIvsSternglas Kanton

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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