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Halios Universa IIvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$428

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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 NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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