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Halios Universa IIvsPraesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Jungle Field A-11 JFV
PraesidusJungle Field A-11 JFV
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Jungle Field A-11 JFV34mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Jungle Field A-11 JFV40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Jungle Field A-11 JFV50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Jungle Field A-11 JFV$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
Black Canvas

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$195

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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.

Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV

The Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV is praised for its modern take on a classic military design, featuring a well-proportioned 38mm sandblasted steel case and 100m water resistance. It is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement, which is rated for accuracy between -10/+30 seconds per day and offers a 42-hour power reserve. The watch includes a no-date dial with beige Super-LumiNova and a double-domed sapphire crystal. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV as a well-proportioned field watch offering vintage charm at a $550 price point.

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