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Halios Universa IIvsBoldr Odyssey Regatta

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

Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Odyssey Regatta
BoldrOdyssey Regatta
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Odyssey Regatta45.5mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Odyssey Regatta40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Odyssey Regatta500m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Odyssey Regatta$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
ETA Valjoux 7750

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,499

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Regatta

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta is noted for its robust functionality and utilitarian design, powered by a Valjoux 7750 Elaboré movement. It features a tachymeter bezel graduated in knots and offers 500m water resistance. While its 45.5mm diameter, 18.2mm thickness, and 245g weight make it a substantial timepiece, it wears better than its dimensions might suggest. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Boldr Odyssey Regatta's workhorse movement and functional tool-watch capabilities.

From video reviewers

500m water resistance is a consistently praised feature. The watch's significant weight and large case size were noted as drawbacks by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagreed on whether the bezel's 15-minute markings were redundant given the regatta complication.

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