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Halios Universa IIvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.8mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$725

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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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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