Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II or the Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m?

At MSRP the Halios Universa II is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $1,350 for the Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m — a $355 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m?

The Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m wears larger at 40.2mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Universa II or the Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m?

The Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m uses the F6N47.

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Halios Universa IIvsOrient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m

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Halios Universa II

MSRP $995

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Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m

RE-AU0502S

MSRP $1,350

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m40.2mm

Power Reserve

Universa II—

M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m50h

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m200m

MSRP

Universa II$995

M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m$1,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Gold

Silver

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

F6N47

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$1,350

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