Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II or the Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid Diver?

At MSRP the Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid Diver is the cheaper of the two at $630, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $365 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid Diver?

The Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid Diver wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Universa II or the Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid Diver?

The Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid Diver is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid Diver uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Halios Universa IIvsWhitby Watch Co. Intrepid Diver

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Halios Universa II

MSRP $995

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MSRP $630

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

Intrepid Diver44mm

Power Reserve

Universa II—

Intrepid Diver—

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

Intrepid Diver200m

MSRP

Universa II$995

Intrepid Diver$630

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gold

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$630

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