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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
14.15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-002
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
42h
Jewels
33
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$488

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Christopher Ward C63 True GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 True GMT is widely praised for its in-house CW-002 caliber, which offers a 120-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Owners find the 39mm case size comfortable, though some note it wears closer to 40-41mm. While the PVD hands provide good contrast and the lume is praised for readability, one owner felt the orange accent lacked pop and the gloss dial/text combo appeared cheap in certain lighting. One owner also noted a perceived slight difference in production quality compared to a sibling model's bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 True GMT highly for its impressive power reserve and COSC-certified movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its polished and curved surfaces. The watch uses a Sellita SW330-2 movement. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one noting 40.5mm and another highlighting a 36mm option.

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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