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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$488

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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