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Halios Universa IIvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
15mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$239

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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 Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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