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Galo Novo CruisinvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.4mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Cream
Black
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$1,550

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

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