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Halios Universa IIvsMassena LAB Uni-Racer

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Uni-Racer
Massena LABUni-Racer
MSRP $3,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Uni-Racer39mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Uni-Racer58h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Uni-Racer50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Uni-Racer$3,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
No
Dial Color
Gold
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
58h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$3,495

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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.

Massena LAB Uni-Racer

The Massena LAB Uni-Racer is praised for its refined vintage chronograph aesthetic, featuring a 39mm case with unique horizontal finishing, a GPHG-nominated hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, and a sector dial with a "big eye" counter. Owners and reviewers highlight its period-perfect Super-LumiNova and snailing on recessed registers, all supported by a 58-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Massena LAB Uni-Racer highly for its authentic vintage design and refined execution at its price point.

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