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Sternglas BerlinvsHalios Universa II

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Berlin$258
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$995

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

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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