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Halios Universa IIvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9.4mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
40mm

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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