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Halios Universa IIvsSartory Billard SB10

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
SB10
Sartory BillardSB10
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
SB1039.5mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
SB1055h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
SB1080m
MSRP
Universa II$995
SB10$3,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
80m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
LJP G100
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Complications
None
Jumping Hour

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$3,800

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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.

Sartory Billard SB10

The Sartory Billard SB10 features a unique jumping hour and perimeter hour ring design, with functional grater plates that are not practical for actual grating due to a blocked-off side. Owners note the absence of a seconds hand, minute tick marks, and a conventional crystal. On balance, owners appreciate the unique design elements of the Sartory Billard SB10, despite its impractical features.

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