Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Galo Novo Cruisin?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $488 for the Galo Novo Cruisin — a $338 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Galo Novo Cruisin?

The Galo Novo Cruisin wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Galo Novo Cruisin?

The Galo Novo Cruisin carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

What movement does the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 run compared to the Galo Novo Cruisin?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Galo Novo Cruisin uses the Miyota 9039.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8vsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Galo Novo Cruisin

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MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Novo Cruisin39mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Novo Cruisin42h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Novo Cruisin100m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Cream

Texture

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Layered sector dial

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$488

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