Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II or the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

At MSRP the Nezumi Studios Baleine is the cheaper of the two at $821, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $174 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

The Nezumi Studios Baleine wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Universa II or the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

The Nezumi Studios Baleine is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Halios Universa II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Halios Universa II or the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

The Nezumi Studios Baleine carries a 42h-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Nezumi Studios Baleine uses the Miyota 9039.

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Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

Nezumi Studios Baleine

baleine-ref-ba4-102

MSRP $821

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

Baleine40mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

Baleine42hh

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

Baleine200m

MSRP

Universa II$995

Baleine$821

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42hh

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

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