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Halios Universa II
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Halios Universa II

Dress

$995
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-lug
48mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial colour
Gold

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Sellita

A slim Swiss automatic from Sellita, a pin-compatible alternative to the ETA 2892-A2, beating at 28,800 vph with roughly 42–56 hours of power reserve. Favoured by brands needing a thinner movement than the SW200.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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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.

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