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Halios Universa IIvsTudor Black Bay 58

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Black Bay 58
TudorBlack Bay 58
MSRP $5,350

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Black Bay 5839mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Black Bay 5865h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Black Bay 58200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Black Bay 58$5,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
MT5400-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$5,350

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 58

The Tudor Black Bay 58 is widely praised for its superb wearing experience, perfect proportions, and comfortable wearability, with owners anticipating it becoming a Tudor classic. Reviewers highlight its substantial, rugged build quality and significant value, rivaling more expensive timepieces. One owner notes the clasp's sharp shield as a minor annoyance.

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