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Halios Universa IIvsSpinnaker Dumas GMT

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Dumas GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Dumas GMT40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Dumas GMT300m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Dumas GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
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
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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