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Henry Archer ØhavvsGalo Novo Cruisin

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Øhav
Henry ArcherØhav
MSRP $5,499
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Øhav40mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Øhav40h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Øhav200m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Øhav$5,499
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Purple
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,499
$488

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Øhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its quality, finish, and dial that comes alive in direct light, with applied indices creating a depth effect and good lume. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box, and its mirror-polished rehaut is a highlight. However, the date window is consistently noted as very small and illegible, and one owner found the crown could be grippier, though winding is smooth. Some owners are disappointed that the dial effect is not as bright as website photos suggest and that the pattern is identical across colorways. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial's depth effect and excellent out-of-the-box accuracy.

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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