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Galo Novo CruisinvsBoldr Safari

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

Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Safari200m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
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
Silver Fox
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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