Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II or the Signum Cuda?

At MSRP the Signum Cuda is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $496 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Signum Cuda?

The Signum Cuda wears larger at 42.5mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Universa II or the Signum Cuda?

The Signum Cuda is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Signum Cuda?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Signum Cuda uses the Miyota 9015.

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Halios Universa IIvsSignum Cuda

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Halios Universa II

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MSRP $995

Signum Cuda

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MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

Cuda42.5mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

Cuda—

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

Cuda200m

MSRP

Universa II$995

Cuda$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gold

—

Lume

None

SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$499

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