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Halios Universa IIvsIslander Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267
IslanderIslander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267
MSRP $695
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.

Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267

Owners widely praise the Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267 for its good fit and finish, unique design, and comfortable wearability, with many noting its integrated bracelet and case dimensions make it wear smaller than its specs suggest. Some owners find the dial cluttered and unbalanced, with specific criticism directed at the date window placement and the hour hand, while others appreciate the case's skeletonized lugs and the overall bold, retro-futuristic aesthetic. Accuracy figures range from +3.6s/day to more variable performance, and the crown is frequently described as slightly hard to manipulate due to its guards. On balance, owners value the Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267 for its originality and finishing at its price point, despite some polarizing design elements.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-26743.2mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267150m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Islander x The Urban Gentry "Rangemaster II GMT" Limited Edition Watch #ISL-267$695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
43.2mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Gold
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$695
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