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Halios Universa IIvsPhoibos Voyager

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Voyager39mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Voyager40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Voyager200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Voyager$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
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
$299

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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 Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

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