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Halios Universa IIvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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