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Halios Universa IIvsGruppo Gamma Field III

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Field III
Gruppo GammaField III
MSRP $439

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Field III40mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Field III41h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Field III200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Field III$439

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
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
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$439

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III

The watch's 200m water resistance is a notable strength. A weakness is the use of the Seiko NH34A GMT movement, which might be considered less desirable than some other options due to its relatively lower grade compared to other movements in this price range.

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