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Halios Universa IIvsVenezianico Nereide GMT 39

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Nereide GMT 39
VenezianicoNereide GMT 39
MSRP $1,150

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Nereide GMT 3939mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Nereide GMT 3940h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Nereide GMT 39100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Nereide GMT 39$1,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,150

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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.

Venezianico Nereide GMT 39

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide GMT for its attractive, unique design featuring a tungsten bezel and blue MOP dial, and its good build quality for the price. One owner notes it keeps great time and looks beautiful, while another highlights the Miyota 9039 movement contributes to a thin profile. However, some owners express disappointment with the bracelet's split pins and the absence of a standard half link for optimal fit. On balance, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and value proposition.

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