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Galo Novo CruisinvsCIGA Design EDGE

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
EDGE30m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
40.8mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$299

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What people say

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

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