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Halios Universa IIvsRedux Zero-Hour

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Zero-Hour39mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Zero-Hour41h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Zero-Hour200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Zero-Hour

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995

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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.

Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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