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HELM MiyakovsGalo Novo Cruisin

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

Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Miyako40mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Miyako42h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Miyako200m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Miyako$375
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$488

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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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