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Halios Universa IIvsPinion Pure Bronze

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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