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Halios Universa IIvsPraesidus Desert Field

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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