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Galo Novo CruisinvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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