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Halios Universa IIvsWolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Douglas Grand Prix Racing
WolbrookDouglas Grand Prix Racing
MSRP $442

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Douglas Grand Prix Racing40mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Douglas Grand Prix Racing40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Douglas Grand Prix Racing100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Douglas Grand Prix Racing$442

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Racing
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 8315

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$442

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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.

Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing

The Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing features a Hesalite box crystal, a roulette date wheel, and a 40mm steel case. Owners note it is powered by a Miyota 8315 movement with a 60-hour power reserve, regulated to within ±15 seconds per day. One owner points out that an earlier iteration of the movement did not hack and had a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners appreciate the Hesalite crystal and roulette date wheel at its $275 price point.

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