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Islander Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316vsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
IslanderIslander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
MSRP $379
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-31640mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316200m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316$379
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$379
$488

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What people say

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Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 offers excellent value at $329 MSRP, featuring a handsome anthracite dial with applied indices, a sapphire crystal, and a quality 120-click unidirectional bezel. Owners highlight the NH34 movement and well-proportioned 40x48x20mm case. Overall, owners rate the Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 highly for its value and feature set at the price point.

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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