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Halios Universa IIvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
SII NH36
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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