Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II or the Maughan Jones Apex?

At MSRP the Maughan Jones Apex is the cheaper of the two at $141, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $854 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Maughan Jones Apex?

The Maughan Jones Apex wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Universa II or the Maughan Jones Apex?

The Halios Universa II is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Maughan Jones Apex.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Maughan Jones Apex?

The Halios Universa II runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW300-1), while the Maughan Jones Apex runs a quartz (Seiko VD53).

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Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

Maughan Jones Apex

apex-purple

MSRP $141

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

Apex41mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

Apex—

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

Apex50m

MSRP

Universa II$995

Apex$141

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gold

Purple

Lume

None

luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Seiko VD53

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

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