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

At MSRP the Maughan Jones Nira is the cheaper of the two at $143, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $852 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Halios Universa II wears larger at 38mm versus 32mm for the Maughan Jones Nira — a 6mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

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

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Halios Universa IIvsMaughan Jones Nira

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Halios Universa II

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MSRP $995

Maughan Jones Nira

nira-gold-silver

MSRP $143

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

Nira32mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

Nira—

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

Nira50m

MSRP

Universa II$995

Nira$143

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gold

Mother of Pearl

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota quartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

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