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Halios Universa IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.3mm
Thickness
11.8mm
8.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$3,700

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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 Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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