Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II or the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic?

At MSRP the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic is the cheaper of the two at $915, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $80 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic 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 Pompeak Sub-Aquatic?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Halios Universa II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Halios Universa II or the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic?

The Halios Universa II carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Halios Universa IIvsPompeak Sub-Aquatic

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Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

MSRP $915

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

Sub-Aquatic40mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

Sub-Aquatic38h

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

Sub-Aquatic200m

MSRP

Universa II$995

Sub-Aquatic$915

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$915

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