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Halios Universa IIvsMr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
The Accurate: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
The Accurate: mechanical
MSRP
Universa II$995
The Accurate: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical is widely seen as a joy-bringing, eye-catching timepiece with a unique dial message. Owners report it's not a gimmick and brings happiness with every glance, with one noting it runs at standard time with 1 second equaling 1 second. However, some find its case design unappealing and not the most comfortable, while a reviewer noted visible dust specs on the mirrored dial. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical for its unique, happiness-inducing dial and its non-gimmicky mechanical execution.

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