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Halios Universa IIvsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$559

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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 Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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