Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Quasar ABYSS?

The Quasar ABYSS wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Universa II or the Quasar ABYSS?

The Halios Universa II is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Quasar ABYSS.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Halios Universa II or the Quasar ABYSS?

The Quasar ABYSS carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Quasar ABYSS?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Quasar ABYSS uses the Miyota 9015.

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Halios Universa IIvsQuasar ABYSS

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Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

Quasar ABYSS

abyss-automatic-musou-black

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

ABYSS40mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

ABYSS42h

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

ABYSS50m

MSRP

Universa II$995

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Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

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