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Halios Universa IIvsHELM Togiak Scout

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Togiak Scout
HELMTogiak Scout
MSRP $265

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Togiak Scout39.5mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Togiak Scout40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Togiak Scout100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko Instruments NH36
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$265

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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.

HELM Togiak Scout

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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