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Halios Universa IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Tangente date power reserve35mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Tangente date power reserve42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Tangente date power reserve50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Tangente date power reserve$3,820

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
11.8mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
DUW 4401
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$3,820

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve's classic 37.5mm sizing, white dial, blued hands, and red power reserve indicator. Reviewers highlight the thin, well-proportioned case and the admirable, thin DUW 4601 hand-wound movement with a 52-hour power reserve. Some find the dual date display unnecessary, and the blue dial's ring date can be difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve for its elegant design and well-executed movement.

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