Like many of you, I?ve had a love/hate relationship with Halios for years. The watches are fantastic, and I genuinely enjoy the brand?s creator, Jason Lim. That said, gathering intel on new releases, and deciphering how to actually obtain one have added some unwelcome drama to my experience of the brand. On the bright side, that makes finding and owning one all the more rewarding. Such is the case with the Fairwind, a watch that had been on my radar since first being shown back in 2019 alongside the upcoming Universa. Thankfully, someone far more prepared for the sale than myself was willing to depart with his Bathyal blue example with blue dive bezel. Thank you, kind soul.

Why all the fuss with Halios" As the cliché goes: it?s all in the details. Halios gets them right, and has developed a bit of a cult following as a result. I hate to say if you know, you know, but it?s apt here. If you don?t, well, that?s okay, too. Read on.  

$775

Owner’s Review: The Halios Fairwind

Case
Stainless Steel

Movement
Sellita SW-200

Dial
Bathyal Blue

Lume
Superluminova C3 (glows green)

Lens
Domed Sapphire

Strap
Steel bracelet

Water Resistance
200m

Dimensions
39x48mm

Thickness
12.4mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Screw Down

Warranty
Yes

Price
$775

From forum darling to mainstay in the independent scene, Halios has come a long way since its inception in 2009. The driving force behind the brand has remained largely unchanged,...