Halios Universa IIvsBaltic MR Roulette

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Halios Universa II at true scale

Universa II

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

11.8mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$995

$545

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW300-1

Hangzhou 5000A

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Hangzhou 5000A
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$545
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices and excellent finishing for the price, with many highlighting the comfortable 38mm dimensions and robust feel. The integrated bracelet design is frequently noted as satisfying, featuring a micro-adjust clasp, though some find the clasp itself to be chunkier than the overall design. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied dial elements and overall finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The pastel blue dial is a standout feature. The push-pin crown is a potential drawback.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.