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Halios Universa IIvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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