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Dan Henry 1962vsHalios Universa II

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1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196239mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
196240h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
1962
Universa II100m
MSRP
1962$280
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$995

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

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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