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Halios Universa IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Tangente neomatik blue gold35mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Tangente neomatik blue gold43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Tangente neomatik blue gold50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Tangente neomatik blue gold$4,250

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
11.8mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
DUW 3001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$4,250

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beauty and exceptionally thin case, with some finding the dial too busy. The in-house DUW 3001 movement is noted as a positive, though some variants lack lume and the clasp on the 39mm model can chafe. One owner found the Gold Neomatik Dore 18ct overpriced for its functionality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its aesthetic appeal and slim profile at its price point.

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