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Halios Universa IIvsPhoibos Apollo Titanium

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Apollo Titanium
PhoibosApollo Titanium
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Apollo Titanium41mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Apollo Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Apollo Titanium300m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Apollo Titanium$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$575

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Titanium

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium Dark Matter Blue is described as beautiful and unique, with one owner noting it as their first Chinese watch. One owner reports small marks on the case, bracelet, bezel, and case back, but otherwise finds the watch in very good condition. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Apollo Titanium to be a visually appealing and unique timepiece.

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