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Halios Universa IIvsZelos Thresher 41 GMT

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Thresher 41 GMT
ZelosThresher 41 GMT
MSRP $729

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Thresher 41 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Thresher 41 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Thresher 41 GMT200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Thresher 41 GMT$729

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9075 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$729

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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.

Zelos Thresher 41 GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its creative design, titanium construction, and excellent lume. Some find the worldtimer bezel busy and the GMT function less easy to read, while others note the double Mother of Pearl dial's dynamic color shifts can be reflective in direct sun. The bezel-based world timer requires manual adjustment and allows for independent GMT use. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT highly for its unique titanium build and striking dial at its price point.

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