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Halios Universa IIvsRZE Resolute Type A

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$499

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What people say

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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.

RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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