Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II or the Nodus Nomad?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $420 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Halios Universa II or the Nodus Nomad?

The Nodus Nomad carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Nodus Nomad?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT).

Side by side

Halios Universa IIvsNodus Nomad

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

Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

Nomad38mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

Nomad41h

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

Nomad100m

MSRP

Universa II$995

Nomad$575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Gold

Matte

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$575

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