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Zelos Tuxedo (sellita)vsHalios Universa II

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Tuxedo (sellita)
ZelosTuxedo (sellita)
MSRP $629
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tuxedo (sellita)39mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Tuxedo (sellita)40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Tuxedo (sellita)50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Tuxedo (sellita)$629
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
7.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$629
$995

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What people say

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Zelos Tuxedo (sellita)

Owners widely praise the Zelos Tuxedo (sellita) for its surprising quality and versatile design at its $629 price, highlighting the deep starburst dial and orange accents. The Sellita SW215 hand-wound movement, sapphire crystal with inner AR coating, lume, water resistance, and Horween leather strap are also appreciated. Frustration exists within the community regarding Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs and scalping. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Tuxedo (sellita) highly for its impressive build and aesthetic appeal at the 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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