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Halios Universa IIvsYema Diver

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Diver200m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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