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Halios Universa IIvsZelos Artemis

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Universa II$995
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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