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Halios Universa IIvsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$463

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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 Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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