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Halios Universa IIvsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$39,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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