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Halios Universa IIvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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