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Halios Universa IIvsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$463

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What people say

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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