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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsHalios Universa II

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Universa II100m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$995

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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.

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