Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II or the Resco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial?

At MSRP the Halios Universa II is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $2,155 for the Resco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial — a $1,160 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Resco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial?

The Resco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Universa II or the Resco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial?

The Resco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Resco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Resco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Halios Universa IIvsResco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial

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Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

Resco Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial

custom-c8-gen2-udt-olive

MSRP $2,155

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial42mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial40h

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial300m

MSRP

Universa II$995

Custom C8: DLC Gen2, Olive UDT dial$2,155

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gold

Olive

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$2,155

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