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Galo Novo CruisinvsPhoibos Eagle Ray No Date

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

Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Eagle Ray No Date
PhoibosEagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Eagle Ray No Date40mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Eagle Ray No Date40h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Eagle Ray No Date200m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Eagle Ray No Date$480

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$480

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date for its value at the price point. One owner notes the watch is a great purchase with no regrets, and is unbothered by its lume. The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a 41mm steel case and a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. However, one owner received a non-working watch and reported difficulty obtaining a refund, citing horrible customer service. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date well for its value, though customer service experiences can vary.

From video reviewers

The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement, which is a notable strength. A weakness of the watch is its relatively weak lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the added features of the Ceramic model justify the extra cost, with one reviewer finding it worth the extra cost and another noting it's a trade-off for the No Date model.

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