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Halios Universa IIvsZelos GT

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

Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
GT100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9133

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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