Quick facts
Description
Halios is a Canadian brand and possibly my favourite brand other than Christopher Ward. I certainly have more Halios in my own collection than any other. Jason Lim started the brand in Vancouver, and the name Halios comes from the Greek halios, meaning “of the sea”, which neatly sums up both the focus and character of the brand. From the outset, Jason’s watches were unapologetically functional, stripped back and engineered with intent. Early pieces like the Holotype, Bluering and Laguna built a strong following by doing the fundamentals exceptionally well, but it was the Puck that really differentiated Halios from the pack.
If the Puck established Halios as a brand with confidence, the Seaforth showed that the same confidence could be applied with greater precision and balance. The Seaforth is the high point in the Halios catalogue, taking the brand’s core principles and refining them into a watch that feels considered rather than compromised. The proportions are perfect making it so wearable. It is the Seaforth that continues to drive Halios forward for a very good reason.
What elevates this particular Seaforth II is the dial. Jason Lim consistently nails colour, and Nimbus Grey is one of his most successful executions. Exclusive to the Series II run and never repeated, it is now genuinely rare. The tone sits between silver and slate, changing character depending on the light and angle, sometimes cool, sometimes warmer, always expressive. It works perfectly with the stainless steel case and bezel, giving the watch a presence that relies on design and finish rather than contrast or saturation. The applied indices and lume stand out cleanly and the overall effect is cohesive and confident.
In SHWC terms, the Seaforth II in Nimbus Grey earns its place because it captures exactly why Halios has built such a loyal following. This is independent watchmaking driven by taste and conviction rather than trends or artificial scarcity. The colour was offered once, it landed perfectly and it was never revisited. You do not see many of these and, when you do, there is a reason they rarely linger.
Condition and performance
The watch is in very good condition with light signs of regular wear.
Supplied on its original rubber strap with Halios buckle
Comes boxed (in its brilliant Nunuk case) with warranty card.
Timegrapher: Approximately -7 seconds per day.
Strap options
Please send us a message if you would like any other strap option.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed on our sister site, Ward Hoard, in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout on Ward Hoard.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re always happy to help.
Quick facts
Description
Halios is a Canadian brand and possibly my favourite brand other than Christopher Ward. I certainly have more Halios in my own collection than any other. Jason Lim started the brand in Vancouver, and the name Halios comes from the Greek halios, meaning “of the sea”, which neatly sums up both the focus and character of the brand. From the outset, Jason’s watches were unapologetically functional, stripped back and engineered with intent. Early pieces like the Holotype, Bluering and Laguna built a strong following by doing the fundamentals exceptionally well, but it was the Puck that really differentiated Halios from the pack.
If the Puck established Halios as a brand with confidence, the Seaforth showed that the same confidence could be applied with greater precision and balance. The Seaforth is the high point in the Halios catalogue, taking the brand’s core principles and refining them into a watch that feels considered rather than compromised. The proportions are perfect making it so wearable. It is the Seaforth that continues to drive Halios forward for a very good reason.
What elevates this particular Seaforth II is the dial. Jason Lim consistently nails colour, and Nimbus Grey is one of his most successful executions. Exclusive to the Series II run and never repeated, it is now genuinely rare. The tone sits between silver and slate, changing character depending on the light and angle, sometimes cool, sometimes warmer, always expressive. It works perfectly with the stainless steel case and bezel, giving the watch a presence that relies on design and finish rather than contrast or saturation. The applied indices and lume stand out cleanly and the overall effect is cohesive and confident.
In SHWC terms, the Seaforth II in Nimbus Grey earns its place because it captures exactly why Halios has built such a loyal following. This is independent watchmaking driven by taste and conviction rather than trends or artificial scarcity. The colour was offered once, it landed perfectly and it was never revisited. You do not see many of these and, when you do, there is a reason they rarely linger.
Condition and performance
The watch is in very good condition with light signs of regular wear.
Supplied on its original rubber strap with Halios buckle
Comes boxed (in its brilliant Nunuk case) with warranty card.
Timegrapher: Approximately -7 seconds per day.
Strap options
Please send us a message if you would like any other strap option.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed on our sister site, Ward Hoard, in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout on Ward Hoard.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re always happy to help.
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