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Halios Universa IIvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
A perfectly useless morning
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless morning
MSRP $225

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
A perfectly useless morning
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
A perfectly useless morning40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
A perfectly useless morning
MSRP
Universa II$995
A perfectly useless morning$225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$225

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning

Owners and reviewers praise Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning for its creative, original designs and novelty at an affordable price, with a unique time-telling mechanism. Some owners find the stretched lugs on the 37mm case design awkward on smaller wrists, while others note the lack of a seconds hand detracts from practicality. One reviewer found the Milanese bracelet too shiny but noted the watch's comfortable wear and ability to provoke thought. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning highly for its gorgeous appearance and attention to detail at the price.

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