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Galo Novo CruisinvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$450

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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