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Halios Universa IIvsIslander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Gold
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$429

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

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