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Halios Universa IIvsPhoibos Eagle Ray

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Eagle Ray
PhoibosEagle Ray
MSRP $360

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Eagle Ray41mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Eagle Ray40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Eagle Ray200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Eagle Ray$360

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

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
SII NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$360

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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.

Phoibos Eagle Ray

The Phoibos Eagle Ray is praised for its solid build quality and affordable GMT functionality. Owners appreciate its sawtooth bezel and crown, finding it a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its functional GMT complication and robust construction at an accessible price point.

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