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Halios Universa IIvsSeiko Prospex LX line

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Prospex LX line72h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Prospex LX line200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Prospex LX line$5,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
44.8mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
5R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
30

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$5,500

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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.

Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

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