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Halios Universa IIvsRZE Urbanist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Gold
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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